Qualcomm (QCOM)
NASDAQ:QCOM
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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)26.91M
Market Cap
$213.92B
Enterprise Value$274.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.7
Beta1.68
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.33
Shares Outstanding1,054,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume21,288,998
30 Day Avg. Volume26,909,016
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 Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.91
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$184.36Price Target Upside35.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering31
EPS Forecast (FY)10.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$42.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationQualcomm's operating cash flow and free cash flow are structurally strong, with FCF to net income around 0.88–0.91. This high cash conversion supports sustained R&D, capital allocation, dividends and buybacks, providing durable financial flexibility through multi‑year product cycles.
Automotive & IoT DiversificationAutomotive and IoT are growing faster than handset revenue, with automotive run‑rate surpassing $5B and exit guidance above $6B. Multi‑year design wins and higher content per vehicle reduce reliance on handset cycles, creating a more balanced, durable revenue mix and longer visibility from platform contracts.
High‑margin LicensingLicensing delivers very high margins (QTL EBT ~72%) and recurring royalty streams tied to device volumes. This asset‑light business bolsters overall profitability and cash generation, cushioning semiconductor cyclical swings and supporting long‑term margin sustainability and shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Earnings And Revenue CyclicalityQualcomm's results exhibit pronounced cyclicality driven by handset cycles and memory/channel swings; TTM revenue and earnings have been volatile. That makes multi‑quarter forecasting and capital allocation harder, and can compress margins and returns during prolonged device or component downcycles.
China Handset/channel WeaknessUnder‑shipping into China due to OEM caution and channel drawdowns directly reduces near‑term chipset volume and licensing royalties. Given China’s scale in smartphone demand, prolonged under‑builds can depress revenue and delay recovery for several quarters, limiting visibility for planning.
Memory Market UncertaintyMemory pricing and capacity trends materially influence OEM build plans and upgrade cycles. Qualcomm's exposure to handset content and channel inventory means sustained or worsening memory oversupply could prolong low device builds, pressuring chipset volume, licensing bases and margin stability over the medium term.
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 $213.92B.
When is Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date?
Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 53 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 2.21.
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:
$184.36 (35.36% Upside)
$184.36 (35.36% 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 ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 43%
Bearish news 43%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.22%
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
$184.36
▲(35.36% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
18.35% Mutual Funds
13.35% Other Institutional Investors
33.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors