Qualcomm’s AI Chip Expansion and Q4 Earnings Preview
Qualcomm (QCOM) prepares to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings amid heightened investor optimism. The chipmaker recently unveiled plans for two new AI chips—AI200 and AI250—slated for 2026 and 2027 deployment in data centers. A strategic partnership with Saudi-backed Humain to deploy 200MW of accelerator cards further solidifies its pivot toward AI infrastructure.
Wall Street anticipates adjusted EPS of $2.87 (up 6.7% YoY) and revenue of $10.76 billion (5% growth). The announcements have offset concerns over Qualcomm's historical reliance on smartphones, with analysts highlighting its aggressive diversification into automotive and IoT sectors.