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Weekly Recap: Automotive revenue surge and BofA trims target
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Qualcomm reported a 61% year-on-year surge in automotive revenue to $1.6 billion last quarter and projects roughly $7 billion annually from automotive partnerships including BMW and Stellantis, while Bank of America maintains a buy rating but trims its price target due to cost and earnings risks. Qualcomm also powers Humain's Horizon Ultra AI PC with its Snapdragon X2 Elite chip.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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Semiconductor founders targeting automotive should prepare for a bigger market but brace for tighter earnings conditions. Your product roadmap may need to adjust to cost pressures flagged by key investors.
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