QUALCOMM Incorporated
QCOM
NASDAQ·Technology·Semiconductors·Mkt cap $172.4B
$170.48
▲ +3.83%
P/E
19.42
Mkt Cap
$172.4B
52-Wk Range
$121.99–$259.92
52-Week Range
$121.99 - $259.92
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Price action
Price chart
Up 3.4% over the trailing year
Total returns
Price performance
Total return across standard periods - splits & dividends adjusted by FMP. Periods longer than 1Y show annualized in the tooltip.
Why we rate it this way
The thesis at a glance
Bull and bear case · plain-English context across the five lenses we evaluate.
Bull Case
5 reasons
- Dominant patent portfolio covering essential 3G/4G/5G wireless standards with global licensing reach
- Vertically integrated business model combining chip design, software, and IP licensing for diversified revenue streams
- First-mover advantage and deep expertise in mobile processor architecture and wireless technology standards
- Strong relationships with major OEMs and carriers built over 39+ years of industry leadership
- Strategic venture investments providing early visibility into emerging technology trends and market opportunities
Bear Case
1 risk
- Above-average volatility (beta 1.7).
Growth
Stable outlook
5G deployment acceleration driving demand for advanced chipsets across smartphones, infrastructure, and edge computing
Value
Attractively priced below Logic & Processors peer average
Momentum
Falling
-34.6% over 3m
Quality
Strong
Strong fundamentals
Dividend
Solid
2.19% yield
Smart-money signal
Who's buying QCOM right now
Insider Form 4s, 13F institutional filings, and Congressional disclosures - at a glance.
Earnings track record
Recent earnings results
AI-summarized recap of last quarter, plus the surprise on every print.
Next: Nov 4, 2026
JUL 29, 2026
Reported EPS of $2.21 vs $2.23 consensus (-0.9% surprise). Revenue of $9.9B vs $9.7B expected (+2.6%).
EPS surprise · last 4Q
0 of 1 beats
Estimate
Actual
Q3 26
-0.9%
Revenue trend · last 8Q
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+17%
+17%
+10%
+10%
+5%
-3%
-4%
Q4 24
Q1 24
Q2 25
Q3 25
Q4 25
Q1 25
Q2 26
Q3 26
$10.2B
$11.7B
$11.0B
$10.4B
$11.3B
$12.3B
$10.6B
$9.9B
Margins · last 8Q
Gross
53.0%
Operating
16.4%
Profit
20.1%
Wall Street consensus
22 analysts · 36% Buy
Live ratings and price targets aggregated across covering analysts.
Buy
36%
Hold
55%
Sell
9%
Median Price Target
$210.00
▲ +23.2% vs $170.48
Latest: Barclays · Jul 30, 2026
1 analyst covering
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How QCOM stacks vs Semiconductors
Stock metrics vs industry averages. Green = better than industry.
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