247wallst.comNov 5$QCOM

Qualcomm Says December Won’t Be Its Biggest Quarter Anymore as Apple Walks Away

Qualcomm (QCOM) reports fiscal 2027 will see a shift as Apple (AAPL) reduces chip orders, ending the pattern of December being its biggest quarter. Revenue fell 8% YoY to $10.32B, but beat estimates. EPS dropped 28% to $2.17, missing consensus. Automotive revenue grew 89% to $1.99B. Guidance for the December quarter projects revenue of $10.4B-$11.2B and EPS of $2.15-$2.35. Qualcomm plans for data center revenue growth, targeting $5B in fiscal 2027.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 5:14 PM UTC

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$QCOMBearishHigh

Why it matters

The earnings miss and lower guidance suggest short‑term pressure, but new data‑center and automotive opportunities may offset the decline over the next quarters.

Market read

Earnings and guidance for a large‑cap chipmaker provide immediate trading signals; the stock fell sharply on the news.

What to watch

SpaceX deal and automotive growth provide diversification beyond Apple.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after earnings release

Background

Qualcomm's Q4 2026 earnings were released on Nov 4, 2026, highlighting a shift away from Apple as a handset customer.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$QCOMBearishHigh confidence

Context

QCOM reported Q4 2026 earnings with revenue miss and guidance below consensus, noting Apple chip loss.

Expected impact

likely downside as market prices in weaker guidance

Evidence & confidence

Earnings miss and lower guidance are fresh, material facts for a large cap.

Market effects

Sector

Handset chip segment faces headwinds; data‑center opportunity may shift focus to AI infrastructure.

Regional

U.S. tech sector may see modest pullback on earnings disappointment.

Global

Apple's modem transition could affect other suppliers worldwide.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If data‑center revenue exceeds $650 M and non‑handset growth accelerates, the stock could rebound.

Key entities

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