Qualcomm entered the third fiscal quarter of 2025 in good shape, having confirmed its ability to grow beyond the traditional mobile segment. In particular, the company benefited from growing demand in automotive technology and loT, underscoring the success of its long-term diversification strategy. The results thus show that the company is increasingly relying on new revenue streams to help it offset the cyclical nature of smartphone demand.

In addition, Qualcomm $QCOM continues to return capital to shareholders while investing massively in the development of chips for artificial intelligence and advanced connectivity. This solidifies its position as a key technology supplier not only for the consumer market, but also for industrial and automotive applications. Investors are thus eyeing the company as one of the prime candidates for a long-term winner in a world where AI and digitalization are permeating everyday life.

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Qualcomm's total revenue came in at $10.4…