Qualcomm – FY26Q1 results
This document is the Qualcomm (QCOM) 10-Q quarterly report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending December 29, 2025. Here are the key highlights from the report: Financial Performance Qualcomm reported revenue of $10.216 billion for the quarter, an increase of approximately 3% compared to $9.935 billion in the same period last year. […]
Qualcomm – History and Competitions
Phase 1: Foundations and the CDMA Gamble (1985-1995) In 1985, Irwin Jacobs and six co-founders established Qualcomm in San Diego. The name stands for “Quality Communications.” Phase 2: The 3G/4G Era and the Rise of Snapdragon (1996-2010) As mobile data became the focus, Qualcomm transitioned from a hardware manufacturer to a licensing and chipset powerhouse. […]