NASDAQ · QCOM
Technology · Semiconductors
$175.50
Down-$0.51 (-0.29%)
Updated Oct 10, 2026, 7:37 PM
SID Score
5.9/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
42/100
Neutral
Price performance · QCOM
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 9, 2026
QCOM closed at $175.50 after 21 trading sessions, down 3.56% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $185.175 | $186.3669 | $181.77 | $182.09 | 10.91M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $184.88 | $188.34 | $183.1456 | $184.04 | 7.42M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $189.48 | $190.03 | $182.23 | $184.10 | 10.03M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $199.16 | $199.16 | $186.71 | $187.48 | 16.68M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $195.03 | $205.8532 | $194.53 | $201.97 | 17.82M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $196.58 | $196.77 | $191.75 | $194.26 | 9.09M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $199.613 | $199.613 | $193.22 | $197.24 | 9.74M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $192.00 | $199.15 | $191.66 | $198.27 | 11.53M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $180.61 | $195.31 | $179.23 | $194.23 | 18.44M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $191.34 | $192.12 | $175.97 | $177.72 | 54.48M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $190.345 | $191.91 | $187.7601 | $188.71 | 12.33M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $189.165 | $191.28 | $183.37 | $184.84 | 9.72M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $180.535 | $190.06 | $180.535 | $187.80 | 13.85M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $170.78 | $181.71 | $170.51 | $180.15 | 13.78M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $178.25 | $185.46 | $175.74 | $181.97 | 11.56M |
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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.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Neutral | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
Generated Oct 10, 2026, 5:13 PM
Qualcomm shares declined 0.29% today in a mixed news environment that balanced strategic wins against broader chip sector headwinds. While the company announced positive developments in AI, 6G technology, and patent licensing, weakness in comparable chip stocks like Arm and concerns about the AI sector's profitability appear to have weighed on sentiment.
Bottom line: Despite today's modest decline, Qualcomm appears well-positioned for long-term value creation through its strategic initiatives in 6G, AI, data centers, and robotics—offering multiple growth catalysts beyond traditional smartphone markets. However, near-term headwinds from sector-wide AI profitability concerns and geopolitical uncertainties warrant caution, suggesting investors should view any weakness as a potential buying opportunity for long-term holders rather than a signal of fundamental deterioration.
Yahoo · Oct 10, 2026
Investing.com -- Nuvacore, a six-month-old semiconductor startup backed by Sequoia Capital, is seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a valuation of approximately $2.5 billion, Reuters reported exclusively on Friday, citing two people familiar with the fundraising.
Yahoo · Oct 10, 2026
Qualcomm and Huawei deepen ties, despite a looming FCC vote on rules that would restrict Chinese electronics.
Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026
In an exclusive interview, Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala reveals the company’s push away from its smartphone roots.
Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026
Key Stats for Arm Holdings StockCurrent Price: $275. 29Target Price (Mid): ~$1,375Street Target: ~$291Potential Total Return: ~400%Annualized IRR: ~43% / yearWhat Happened?Arm Holdings (ARM) closed at $275.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated shares traded at $175.50, reflecting a modest daily gain of 0.05% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock declined 0.22%, while the three-month return showed a more pronounced pullback of 6.95%. On a one-year basis, QCOM posted a gain of 0.72%, indicating largely flat performance over the longer horizon. The stock currently trades above both its 50-day moving average of $172.63 and its 200-day moving average of $165.69, according to SID market data, suggesting the price remains in a moderately constructive technical position despite recent weakness. The 14-day RSI stands at 48.7, placing the stock in neutral territory with no overbought or oversold signals. QCOM carries a beta of 1.214, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 10.0 million shares, supporting consistent institutional liquidity.
QUALCOMM carries a market capitalization of approximately $194.2 billion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.86, according to SID market data. This elevated multiple reflects premium pricing relative to the broader semiconductor industry, while the negative PEG ratio of -0.69 suggests analyst consensus models currently project an earnings growth trajectory that complicates traditional PEG-based valuation frameworks. The price-to-book ratio stands at 9.37, per SEC filings, indicating the market values QCOM significantly above its book value, consistent with an asset-light, IP-intensive business model. The company maintains a dividend yield of 1.94%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. Within the Technology sector, QUALCOMM's valuation metrics reflect a stock priced for growth amid its diversification efforts beyond mobile handsets into automotive, IoT, and edge AI markets. The current earnings multiple warrants monitoring alongside forward revenue guidance for justification.
QUALCOMM's composite smart money score stands at 42 out of 100 with a Neutral signal, according to SID market data, reflecting mixed institutional conviction. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust participation from large asset managers and fund complexes. However, the insider trading component registers 0 out of 25, driven by a notable imbalance in recent insider activity. Per SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during this period. This persistent selling pattern among corporate insiders warrants attention as a potential cautionary signal. The dark pool activity score of 10.7 out of 25 suggests moderate but unremarkable off-exchange trading volumes. Congressional trading activity scores 6.8 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings, indicating limited notable positioning by members of Congress. The divergence between strong institutional ownership and consistent insider selling creates a mixed directional signal.
QUALCOMM has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations across its three most recent reported quarters, per company earnings reports. In the February 2026 quarter, the company posted earnings of $3.50 per share against a consensus estimate of $3.15, delivering a beat of $0.35, or approximately 11.1%. The April 2026 quarter produced actual EPS of $2.65 versus expectations of $2.43, a positive surprise of $0.22. Most recently, the July 2026 quarter saw EPS of $2.21 compared to the $2.09 estimate, representing a $0.12 upside surprise. The sequential decline in earnings from $3.50 to $2.21 reflects typical seasonal patterns in QUALCOMM's handset-driven revenue mix. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $2.02 for the quarter ending November 2026, according to analyst estimates. The trend of declining surprise magnitudes across successive quarters suggests analyst models have progressively recalibrated toward the company's actual performance trajectory.
Recent Wall Street analyst activity on QUALCOMM reflects a predominantly cautious stance, according to SID consensus data. On September 10, 2026, Piper Sandler initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, adding a new voice to the consensus without a bullish lean. RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform rating on September 9, 2026, reaffirming a hold-equivalent position, per Wall Street analyst reports. On the same date, Rosenblatt reiterated its Buy rating, representing the most constructive view among recent coverage actions. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Neutral rating on July 30, 2026, following the company's earnings release. Notably, among the five most recent analyst actions, only Rosenblatt has maintained a Buy-equivalent rating, with the remaining analysts positioning at Neutral or Sector Perform equivalents. This distribution suggests a consensus that largely views QCOM as fairly valued near current levels, with limited near-term catalysts identified to drive meaningful upside from the $175.50 trading price.
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