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QCOM Stock Chart & Stats
$136.20
$1.00(0.58%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$136.20
$1.00(0.58%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$121.99 - $259.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.81M
Average Volume (3M)23.73M
Market Cap
$199.62B
Enterprise Value$234.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.33
Shares Outstanding1,054,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume21,512,166
30 Day Avg. Volume23,729,164
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.74
Price to Book (P/B)8.54
Price to Sales (P/S)4.09
P/FCF Ratio14.13
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$222.56Price Target Upside63.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering31
EPS Forecast (FY)10.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$42.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross And Operating MarginsSustained high gross (~55%+) and strong operating margins indicate durable pricing power and differentiated IP. Over 2–6 months this supports reinvestment in R&D, funding for platform rollouts (data center, automotive) and resilience through industry cycles, preserving long-term profitability.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow and FCF that track earnings provide durable internal funding for capital allocation. This underpins sustained R&D, shareholder returns, M&A capacity and the ability to scale data center and automotive investments without overreliance on external financing.
Diversification Into Automotive, IoT And Data CenterMeaningful growth in automotive and IoT plus nascent data center wins create durable revenue diversification away from handsets. Multi-year design wins and hyperscaler engagements expand TAM exposure and lower single-market risk, supporting steadier revenue mix over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue And Free-cash-flow CyclicalityPronounced TTM revenue and FCF swings indicate sensitivity to end-market cycles and product mix. Over several months this raises execution risk for forecasts, complicates capital allocation and can compress margins when lower-margin product mix or channel destocking occurs.
Handset Exposure; China Memory-led WeaknessDependence on handset OEMs and royalties ties revenue to volatile handset cycles and memory market dynamics. Prolonged China inventory drawdowns and OEM caution can depress both chipset shipments and licensing royalties, reducing visibility and revenue stability into the medium term.
Modular Acquisition: Dilution And Integration RiskA stock-based purchase of Modular introduces potential dilution and execution risk. Successful integration of software into Qualcomm's silicon and hyperscaler engagements is required to realize strategic benefits; failure or slow adoption would temper expected gains and pressure near-term EPS.
Qualcomm News
QCOM FAQ
What was Qualcomm’s price range in the past 12 months?
Qualcomm lowest stock price was $121.99 and its highest was $259.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Qualcomm’s market cap?
Qualcomm’s market cap is $199.62B.
When is Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Qualcomm’s earnings last quarter?
Qualcomm released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $2.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.558 by $0.092.
Is Qualcomm overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Qualcomm’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Qualcomm pay dividends?
Qualcomm pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.92 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.01%. See more information on Qualcomm dividends here
What is Qualcomm’s EPS estimate?
Qualcomm’s EPS estimate is 2.23.
How many shares outstanding does Qualcomm have?
Qualcomm has 1,054,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Qualcomm’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Qualcomm reported an EPS of $2.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.558. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.116%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Qualcomm?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in QCOM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Qualcomm Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$222.56 (63.40% Upside)
$222.56 (63.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QCOM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 97%
Bearish news 3%
Bearish news 3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
40.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Qualcomm
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT division specializes in creating and supplying integrated circuits and system software, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced wireless technologies. These components are essential for a range of products, including those used for wireless voice and data communication, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning. The QTL segment generates revenue by licensing its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses various patent rights vital for the manufacture and sale of wireless devices, particularly those adhering to standards like CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and OFDMA-based 5G. Through its QSI segment, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, aiming to support the introduction of new products and services for both existing and emerging communication applications. Furthermore, the company provides development services and related products to United States government agencies and their contractors. Founded in 1985, QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.
QCOM Company Deck
QCOM Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call communicated a mix of strong strategic and executional wins (record automotive revenues, solid IoT growth, large shareholder returns, progress on data center/custom silicon and product platform performance) while also candidly describing near-term cyclical headwinds from memory supply/pricing dynamics that are depressing handset shipments—particularly in China—and driving below-demand shipments and softer guidance for the next quarter. Management expressed confidence that the China handset shipments will bottom in Q3 and highlighted long-term opportunities (agentic AI, 6G, data center) that support a positive multi-year outlook despite the short-term revenue and EPS decline.View all QCOM earnings summariesQCOM Revenue Breakdown
85.51% Equipment and services
14.49% Licensing
QCOM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$222.56
▲(63.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
17.88% Mutual Funds
13.35% Other Institutional Investors
34.55% Public Companies and Individual Investors