Qualcomm (QCOM) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

Filed: Nov 5, 2025
Information Technology
Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications EquipmentSEC EDGAR

Qualcomm (QCOM) 10-K annual report for fiscal year 2025, filed with SEC EDGAR on Nov 5, 2025. This page provides AI-powered analysis including business overview, management discussion & analysis (MD&A), risk factors, and key financial data such as revenue, net income, gross margin, operating margin, and return on equity (ROE) extracted from XBRL.

Qualcomm FY2025 10-K Analysis

Business Overview

  • Core business model: development and commercialization of foundational technologies in AI, high-performance computing, wireless connectivity, and licensing of intellectual property
  • New emphasis on on-device AI and expanded platforms supporting automotive and IoT applications for intelligent device ecosystems
  • Strategic focus shift toward integrating advanced wireless and AI capabilities across broader industries beyond handsets
  • Revenue growth: total revenues $44.3B in 2025 vs $39.0B in 2024, with QCT segment revenues at $38.4B
  • Noteworthy fact: Incorporation of $2.3B restricted cash in current assets for the first time in 2025 balance sheet

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • No revenue YoY figures or dollar amounts disclosed; sales-based royalties estimates consistent for fiscal 2025 and 2024
  • No operating margin or profit % changes reported; no significant impairments impacting profitability in fiscal 2025 vs 2024
  • No specific segment revenue or profitability figures disclosed; QCT and QTL units fair values exceed carrying values as of Sept 28, 2025
  • No cash flow, buybacks, dividends, or capex dollar amounts stated in MD&A section
  • Recorded $5.7 billion valuation allowance on federal deferred tax assets due to CAMT beginning fiscal 2026; potential tax expense impact $127 million per 1% effective rate increase

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from U.S. tax reform under OBBB, $5.7B valuation allowance charged in 2025 impacting income tax expense
  • Geopolitical exposure via acquisition of Alphawave IP Group plc, $2.4B enterprise value, pending regulatory approvals for closing in Q1 2026
  • Supply chain commitments include $15.1B purchase obligations with integrated circuit suppliers, $10.5B payable within next 12 months
  • Competitive risk from accelerated capital expenditures rising above $1.2B in 2025, driven by integrated circuit testing demands
  • Financial risk with $14.8B debt outstanding including $15.1B fixed-rate notes maturing between 2027-2053 and $2.3B restricted cash for Alphawave acquisition

Qualcomm FY2025 Key Financial Metrics
XBRL

Revenue

$44.3B

+13.7% YoY

Net Income

$5.5B

-45.4% YoY

Operating Margin

27.9%

+205bp YoY

Net Margin

12.5%

-1352bp YoY

ROE

26.1%

-1247bp YoY

Total Assets

$50.1B

-9.1% YoY

EPS (Diluted)

$5.01

-44.1% YoY

Operating Cash Flow

$14.0B

+14.8% YoY

Source: XBRL data from Qualcomm FY2025 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR. All figures in USD.

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