AmTech Maintains Buy on Qualcomm (QCOM) Ahead of Q3 Earnings

July 21, 2008 12:25 PM EDT

American Technology Research maintains Buy on QUALCOMM (Nasdaq: QCOM).

The firm points out that "the market appears concerned that if QCOM 'keeps' its FY08 guidance of $2.09-$2.13, that would imply a down-sequential September quarter of $0.48-0.52, versus consensus of $0.53." In light of this, AmTech believes that Qualcomm will meet earnings and keep or slightly raise its FY08 guidance so that the outlook "encapsulates the $0.53 consensus at the high end."

Additionally, AmTech estimates Qualcomm will issue chip guidance for its September quarter of 83-88 million. The firm said that while shares of Qualcomm could remain weak on risks related to in-line guidance, AmTech believes the stock looks attractive around $45, but notes that it "would save some powder around the report."

Qualcomm is expected to report after the close on Wednesday, July 23.

QUALCOMM Incorporated designs, manufactures, and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its CDMA technology and other technologies.


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