Qualcomm Appoints Christopher Young to Board of Directors

Qualcomm ( (QCOM) ) has issued an announcement.

On May 12, 2025, Qualcomm‘s Board of Directors elected Christopher D. Young, a former executive from Microsoft, to join the Board. Young will serve until the next annual stockholders’ meeting and will be part of the HR and Compensation Committee. His appointment involves no special arrangements or transactions with the company, and he will receive compensation under Qualcomm’s 2025 Director Compensation Plan, including 1,748 deferred stock units for his service.

The most recent analyst rating on (QCOM) stock is a Hold with a $170.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Qualcomm stock, see the QCOM Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on QCOM Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, QCOM is a Outperform.

Qualcomm demonstrates a strong financial foundation with notable profitability and growth potential, particularly in the automotive and IoT sectors. The earnings call provided positive guidance, reinforcing confidence in future performance despite some challenges in licensing revenues and global trade uncertainties. Technical analysis suggests a cautious outlook on momentum, while valuation metrics indicate the stock is reasonably priced with a solid dividend yield.

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More about Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated operates in the telecommunications industry, focusing on the development and commercialization of wireless telecommunications products and services. The company is a leader in the semiconductor and telecommunications equipment sectors, with a strong market presence in mobile technology and wireless communication solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 9,092,560

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $167B

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