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Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Moderated Thread - please read rules before posting
QCOM 175.25+0.6%Dec 19 9:30 AM EST

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AJ- non-GAAP Earnings used for forward P/E

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Forward P/E ratios are typically based on non-GAAP earnings forecasts because analysts and investors want a clearer view of a company’s core operating performance without the noise of one-time charges, restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, or tax quirks. Non-GAAP forecasts strip out these items, making it easier to compare companies across sectors and to project future profitability. In practice, GAAP earnings can swing widely due to accounting treatments, while non-GAAP provides a more consistent baseline for valuation models.

?? In short: forward P/E relies on non-GAAP because it reflects normalized, recurring earnings that better capture a company’s ongoing business performan
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