ChartMill · Oct 30, 2026
QUALCOMM INC (NASDAQ:QCOM): A Growth at a Reasonable Price Candidate
QCOM fits the Peter Lynch GARP screen with a low PEG, strong ROE, solid financials, and reasonable valuation, though slowing growth needs review.
NASDAQ · QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology · Semiconductors
$164.79
Down-$20.62 (-11.12%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 2:53 AM
SID Score
5.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
44/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 194.15B
- P/E ratio
- 35.86
- Dividend yield
- 2.14%
- 52-week range
- $121.99 – $259.92
- Volume
- 24.11M
- Avg. volume
- 10.01M
Price performance · QCOM
QCOM price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
QCOM closed at $164.79 after 21 trading sessions, down 10.86% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $164.79
- Period change
- -10.86%
- Period low
- $164.79
- Period high
- $185.41
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $174.82 | $176.1701 | $161.72 | $164.79 | 24.11M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $180.49 | $185.59 | $179.47 | $185.41 | 8.23M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $183.97 | $184.10 | $180.23 | $182.97 | 9.24M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $180.97 | $184.42 | $179.29 | $184.17 | 12.29M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $176.74 | $181.00 | $175.48 | $179.60 | 9.67M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $172.07 | $176.975 | $171.475 | $175.91 | 7.26M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $173.37 | $178.70 | $171.93 | $172.83 | 15.08M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $177.15 | $178.99 | $174.10 | $177.96 | 7.21M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $171.505 | $177.045 | $171.13 | $175.71 | 6.88M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $175.985 | $178.00 | $172.37 | $173.53 | 10.56M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $175.01 | $177.86 | $171.90 | $172.11 | 12.54M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $169.31 | $179.208 | $168.84 | $178.40 | 11.79M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $173.626 | $175.61 | $171.02 | $172.62 | 11.2M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $172.545 | $180.78 | $172.29 | $176.86 | 12.31M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $175.185 | $175.23 | $172.1601 | $174.43 | 6.91M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $171.79 | $175.50 | 7.58M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $174.48 | $176.28 | $171.02 | $176.01 | 9.57M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $178.92 | $179.82 | $175.3505 | $177.12 | 7.91M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $182.03 | $183.09 | $179.3311 | $181.03 | 8.23M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $185.075 | $185.48 | $180.30 | $180.79 | 12.3M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $186.715 | $188.95 | $183.36 | $184.87 | 10.12M |
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Company profile
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $190.00
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 23
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | — |
| Oct 19, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Stock Performance
QUALCOMM shares traded at $185.41, reflecting a modest daily gain of 0.05% per SID market data. Over the trailing three-month period, QCOM has delivered a strong 20.69% return, though the one-month performance shows a slight decline of 0.61%. On a one-year basis, the stock has appreciated 3.78%, underperforming the broader technology sector. Technically, QCOM trades above both its 50-day moving average of $177.28 and its 200-day moving average of $168.15, positioning the stock approximately 4.6% and 10.3% above these respective levels according to SID market data. The 14-day RSI reads 57.9, indicating neutral momentum without overbought or oversold conditions. QCOM carries a beta of 1.214, reflecting higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 10.0 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for the $194.2 billion market capitalization company.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Valuation Analysis
QUALCOMM currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.86, which represents a premium valuation relative to historical semiconductor industry averages, per SID market data. The price-to-book ratio stands at 9.37, indicating the market values QCOM shares at more than nine times book value according to SEC filings. The PEG ratio registers at negative 0.69, reflecting a disconnect between the current earnings multiple and forward growth expectations embedded in analyst models. The company maintains a dividend yield of 1.94%, providing income to shareholders while the stock trades at elevated earnings multiples. QUALCOMM's $194.2 billion market capitalization positions it among the largest semiconductor firms globally. The combination of a high P/E ratio with a negative PEG ratio suggests that consensus estimates may incorporate earnings deceleration relative to recent quarters, which have demonstrated consistent beats against analyst expectations.
Smart Money Activity for QCOM
QUALCOMM's composite smart money score stands at 44 out of 100, registering a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust participation from major fund managers in their 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity scores 0.0 out of 25, reflecting a cautious stance from company executives and directors. Over the past 90 days, SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions, comprising 8 purchases and 12 sales, producing a net selling pattern among corporate insiders. Dark pool activity registers at 12.5 out of 25, suggesting moderate off-exchange trading interest. Congressional trading activity scores 6.8 out of 25, indicating limited but present legislative member interest in QCOM shares. The divergence between maximum institutional conviction and minimal insider confidence creates a mixed signal profile, with professional money managers maintaining strong allocations while those closest to company operations have been net sellers in recent months.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Earnings Outlook
QUALCOMM has delivered three consecutive quarters of earnings beats according to company earnings reports. The most recent reported quarter produced earnings of $3.50 per share against a consensus estimate of $3.15, representing a $0.35 positive surprise and an 11.1% beat. The prior quarter showed earnings of $2.65 versus expectations of $2.43, a $0.22 upside surprise. The quarter before that delivered $2.21 against the $2.09 estimate, a $0.12 beat. This pattern reveals accelerating surprise magnitudes, with beats expanding from 5.7% to 9.1% to 11.1% sequentially per analyst estimates. Looking ahead, the next earnings report is scheduled for November 4, with analysts projecting $2.02 per share. The sequential decline in estimates from $3.50 to $2.02 reflects expected seasonal patterns in QUALCOMM's handset chipset business. Investors will monitor whether the consistent beat trend extends into the upcoming reporting period.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for QCOM
Recent Wall Street coverage of QUALCOMM reflects a divided analyst community per SID consensus data. On October 21, Susquehanna maintained a Neutral rating, while TD Cowen reiterated a Buy recommendation on October 19. In September, Piper Sandler initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, and RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform stance on September 9. Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating on the same date according to Wall Street analyst reports. Among the five most recent actions, two firms carry Buy ratings while three maintain neutral-equivalent positions, producing a split consensus. No analyst issued a Sell rating or downgraded the stock during this period. The absence of rating changes — all five actions were either maintained or initiated at existing levels — suggests QUALCOMM's current trading range near $185.41 aligns with prevailing analyst frameworks. The divided coverage landscape reflects ongoing debate regarding QUALCOMM's growth trajectory amid evolving dynamics in the mobile semiconductor and AI licensing markets.
