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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)19.04M
Market Cap
$179.82B
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. Volume11,617,814
30 Day Avg. Volume19,044,032
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 Margins And Durable ProfitabilityQualcomm’s consistently high gross margins (~55%+) and strong operating profitability (EBIT margins in the low‑to‑mid 20s) reflect sustainable product pricing power and licensing economics. Those margin levels support reinvestment, R&D leadership, and resilient operating cash generation across cycles, underpinning durable returns on equity (mid‑20% to ~40%) that help fund innovation and shareholder programs.
Robust Cash Generation And Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow and free cash flow are large and closely track reported earnings (FCF/net income ~0.88–0.91), indicating high cash conversion. This persistent cash generation funds R&D, platform investments, dividends and sizeable buybacks, giving management durable financial flexibility to invest in long‑cycle initiatives and return capital despite cyclical revenue swings.
Diversification Into Automotive And IoTAutomotive and IoT are growing parts of Qualcomm’s revenue base: record automotive quarter (+38% YoY) and combined auto+IoT growth (~20% YoY) show meaningful diversification away from handsets. Scaling automotive connectivity, in‑vehicle compute and IoT platforms reduces dependence on handset cycles and taps secular trends in vehicle electrification, ADAS and connected devices for durable multi‑year revenue streams.
Bears Say
Handset Cyclical ExposureA large portion of Qualcomm’s semiconductor revenue still comes from handset chips, and reported handset revenue is exposed to steep sequential swings (guide implies ~18% handset decline). Such concentration drives volatile quarterly revenue and margins, complicates capacity planning with foundry partners, and can materially affect near‑to‑medium term earnings durability.
Memory-driven Inventory And China ExposureMemory market volatility has prompted OEMs—notably in China—to cut build plans and draw down inventories, leaving Qualcomm shipping below end‑demand. This structural channel inventory risk and concentrated China exposure can persist across quarters, depressing chipset volumes and licensing bases and creating uncertainty that could weigh on revenue growth into 2027 until channel and memory cycles normalize.
Acquisition Dilution And Integration RiskThe Modular acquisition is stock‑based with up to 19.2M shares to be issued, introducing modest dilution and bringing integration/execution risk. M&A can divert management focus and requires successful tech and cultural integration to generate value; failure or delays would reduce the near‑term earnings/FCF accretion potential and pressure capital allocation priorities.
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 $179.82B.
When is Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 11 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
Bullish
Bullish news 63%
Bearish news 37%
Bearish news 37%
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
46.30% Public Companies and Individual Investors