Qualcomm stock could double to $340 on edge AI and automotive shift
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Updated · Trefis · May 4
Qualcomm stock could double to $340 on edge AI and automotive shift
9 articles · Updated · Trefis · May 4
Trefis says Qualcomm, up about 40% in the past month, could reach that level as automotive, AI and CPU growth offset Apple's modem exit and memory-related smartphone weakness.
The forecast assumes revenue rises from about $44bn in FY2025 to $65bn by 2029, with net income near $16bn and EPS around $17 as buybacks reduce share count.
Qualcomm's $45bn automotive design-win pipeline, Snapdragon device footprint and newer industrial platforms underpin the case, while the stock still trades near 17 times forward earnings versus more than 35 for the sector.
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