What 4G Expansion Means for QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM)’s Future

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More than just patents
Admittedly, assessing patent worth can be difficult and valuing an entire investment on the amount of wireless network patents a company owns doesn’t provide a complete investment picture. But with Qualcomm’s licensing revenue expected to grow by 17% in 2013, the patents represent a strong suit for the company right now and into the near future. Qualcomm doesn’t rely strictly on its patent revenue, though. The company is deeply committed to mobile processors, and the chips can be found in Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK)‘s Lumia phones, Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)‘s new BB10, as well as Samsung and HTC phones and tablets. With 28% revenue growth in 2012 and an expected 25% growth this year, Qualcomm’s patents and processors put the company is positive position to benefit from future 4G mobile growth.

The article What 4G Expansion Means for Qualcomm’s Future originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Chris Neiger.

Fool contributor Chris Neiger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO). The Motley Fool owns shares of Qualcomm.

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