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Tim Beyers
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January 26, 2006
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On Jan. 25, Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM ) released Q1 2006 earnings for the period ending Dec. 25, 2005.
- At first glance, it seems analysts had a crystal ball problem this quarter. But their outlook for per-share earnings excluded the effect of, among other things, stock-based compensation. Without that and other charges, Qualcomm booked $0.39 a stub.
- On the whole, Qualcomm's growth was impressive, especially its 83% increase in free cash flow. (Find out why that's important.)
- But investors still weren't enthused; the shares traded roughly flat. That could be because of the outlook. Qualcomm says its Q2 earnings could be as much as $0.03 lower than last year. Ouch.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
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Avg. Est.
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Q1 2006
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Q1 2005
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% Change
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Sales
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$1,750
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$1,741
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$1,390
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+25.3
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Net Profit
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--
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$620
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$513
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+20.9
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EPS
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$0.38
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$0.36
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$0.30
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+20.0
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Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.Margin Checkup
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Q1 2006
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Q1 2005
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% Change
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Gross Margin
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70.30%
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69.06%
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+1.24
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Op. Margin
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37.05%
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42.01%
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-4.97
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Net Margin
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35.61%
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36.91%
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-1.29
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Margins are the earnings engine. See how they work.Balance Sheet Highlights
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Assets
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Q1 2006
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Q1 2005
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% Change
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Cash + ST Invest.
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$6,984
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$6,124
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+14.0
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Inventory
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$195
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$156
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+25.0
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Accounts Rec.
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$728
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$659
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+10.5
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Liabilities
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Q1 2006
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Q1 2005
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% Change
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Long-Term Debt
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--
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--
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N/A
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Accounts Pay.
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$431
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$262
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+64.5%
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Cash Flow Highlights
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Q1 2006
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Q1 2005
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% Change
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Cash From Ops
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$596
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$397
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+50.1
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Capital Expend.
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$213
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$188
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+13.3
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Free Cash Flow
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$383
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$209
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+83.3
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Find out why Fools always follow the money.Related Companies:
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