QCOM

Qualcomm Incorporated designs and manufactures semiconductors and provides wireless technology solutions for the mobile communications industry. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company was founded in 1985 and employs approximately 51,000 people worldwide. Qualcomm operates through three primary segments: QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies), which produces mobile chipsets and system software; QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing), which manages its intellectual property portfolio; and QSI (Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives), focused on venture investments. The company's Snapdragon mobile platforms power smartphones, tablets, and laptops from leading manufacturers globally, while its modem and RF solutions enable 5G connectivity across devices. Qualcomm holds a dominant position in premium smartphone processors and maintains one of the industry's most extensive patent portfolios covering 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. The company generates revenue through chip sales and licensing agreements with manufacturers worldwide. Recent strategic initiatives include expansion into automotive computing platforms, IoT applications, and extended reality devices. In fiscal year 2024, Qualcomm reported revenues of $38.96 billion. The company continues investing heavily in research and development to maintain technological leadership in wireless communications, spending approximately $8.7 billion annually on R&D activities.