CLAIM #51579 · Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) · 2025Q3 earnings call · Jul 30, 2025 · due Sep 30, 2025
“Lastly, we estimate non-GAAP operating expenses to be approximately $2.35 billion in the quarter.”
Akash Palkhiwala · CFO
In context
“itment to return 100% of our free cash flow in the fiscal year. Before turning to guidance, a quick reminder that our fourth quarter and fiscal '25 includes 13 weeks relative to a 14-week quarter in the year ago period. For the fourth quarter, we are forecasting revenues of $10.3 billion to $11.1 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.75 to $2.95. In QTL, we estimate revenues of $1.25 billion to $1.45 billion and EBT margins of 69% to 73%. In QCT, we expect revenues of $9 billion to $9.6 billion and EBT margins of 27% to 29%. We anticipate QCT handset revenues to grow approximately 5% sequentially consistent with typical historical trends despite lower Apple revenues. We estimate QCT IoT revenues to be flat sequentially and QCT automotive revenues to reach $1 billion in the fourth fiscal quarter. Lastly, we estimate non-GAAP operating expenses to be approximately $2.35 billion in the quarter. In closing, we are very pleased with our performance in fiscal '25 as we continue to execute on the financial metrics we outlined at our Investor Day last year. Based on the midpoint of our guidance, we are positioned to deliver revenue and non-GAAP EPS growth of 12% and 16%, respectively, relative to fiscal '24. We are forecasting fiscal '25 to be the second consecutive year of greater than 15% year-over-year growth in total QCT non-Apple revenues. We anticipate QCT IoT and automotive revenues to grow by approximately 20% and 35%, respectively, reinforcing our confidence in achieving our fiscal '29 target of $22 billion in combined automotive and IoT revenues. We are pleased to see our customer relationships strengthening during the time of global trade volatility, including the upcoming”
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