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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)18.93M
Market Cap
$181.06B
Enterprise Value$141.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 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. Volume11,344,728
30 Day Avg. Volume18,926,853
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$224.07Price Target Upside64.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering30
EPS Forecast (FY)10.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$42.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross And Operating MarginsSustained high gross and EBIT margins reflect Qualcomm’s licensing/IP premium and chipset ASP mix, providing durable profitability. High margin structure supports reinvestment in R&D, funds dividends/share repurchases, and creates a long-term earnings buffer versus cyclic revenue swings.
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionRobust operating cash flow and near‑one‑to‑one FCF conversion give Qualcomm durable financial flexibility. Reliable cash generation funds strategic investments, shareholder returns, and cushions cyclical downturns without heavy reliance on external financing, strengthening long-term resilience.
Diversifying, High-growth Automotive & IoTMaterial acceleration in automotive and steady IoT growth reduces dependence on handsets. Automotive scale and design wins create multi-year revenue streams tied to in‑vehicle compute/connectivity, improving revenue mix durability and lowering exposure to smartphone replacement cycles.
Bears Say
Concentration On Handset OEMs And ChinaSignificant exposure to handset OEMs and the Chinese market amplifies revenue cyclicality and geopolitical/market risk. Lower shipments into China can meaningfully depress licensing royalties and chipset volumes, creating sustained headwinds until OEM build plans and channel dynamics normalize.
Vulnerability To Memory Industry CyclesDependence on OEM build decisions tied to volatile memory pricing creates structural demand unpredictability. Extended memory capacity shifts can suppress handset production and chipset shipments for multiple quarters, translating into recurring revenue and margin volatility into 2027 and beyond.
Acquisition Dilution And Integration RiskA stock‑based Modular acquisition introduces dilution and execution risk. Integrating new tech and teams can divert management focus and capital, and expected share issuance could modestly dilute EPS. Successful integration is required to realize strategic synergies and justify the long‑term tradeoff.
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 $181.06B.
When is Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 9 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:
$224.07 (64.52% Upside)
$224.07 (64.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QCOM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.93%
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 Revenue Breakdown
85.51% Equipment and services
14.49% Licensing
QCOM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$224.07
▲(64.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
17.88% Mutual Funds
0.37% Other Institutional Investors
46.28% Public Companies and Individual Investors