Why These 15 Semiconductor Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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8. Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 74

Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a semiconductor company that is best known for its Snapdragon processors. These processors are very popular on Android phones.

The stock is up solidly so far in 2025 as expectations for Q1 2025 earnings are solid. Analysts project earnings of $2.96 per share, up 8% year-over-year, and revenue of $10.9%, up 9.9% year-over-year.

Automotive revenue is expected to rise 50% year-over-year, along with IOT at over 20% year-over-year. Qualcomm is also targeting the AI laptop market which could generate billions in future revenue.

Moreover, Qualcomm won a legal battle against Arm Holdings and the stock has proven surprisingly resilient with tariffs and trade wars going on.

The consensus price target of $206.57 implies 18.63% upside.

QCOM stock is up 13% year-to-date.

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