Qualcomm's stock has been upgraded back to Buy after a sharp correction brought its valuation to a more reasonable 17 times forward earnings. Despite near-term challenges such as weak Chinese smartphone demand, rising component costs, and Apple's shift away from Qualcomm modems, management's risk mitigation efforts are seen as credible. The handset revenue cycle appears to be bottoming out, while longer-term growth opportunities in AI data centers and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) provide significant upside potential. Qualcomm's diverse product strategy and potential $5–15 billion data center revenue make it an attractive, lower-risk investment as the stock forms a credible bottom and optionalities begin to emerge.
QUALCOMM is recommended as a Buy due to its strategic diversification and AI infrastructure projects expected to boost growth. The company aims to increase its non-handset revenue from 24% to over 60% by fiscal year 2027, offsetting declines related ...
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