NYSE · QCOM
Technology · Semiconductors
$181.03
Down-$3.91 (-2.16%)
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 9:26 PM
SID Score
6.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
41/100
Neutral
Price performance · QCOM
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 6, 2026
QCOM closed at $181.03 after 21 trading sessions, up 3.99% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $172.13 | $182.40 | $171.00 | $176.88 | 15.6M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $174.72 | $180.8558 | $173.32 | $176.40 | 14.81M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $180.40 | $183.49 | $172.0352 | $174.09 | 26.13M |
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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.
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| 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 | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how processors and graphics chips stocks fared in Q2, starting with Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM).
Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
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Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) tops the list of the most undervalued chip stocks in October, gaining more than 460% in 12 months. The memory chip maker trades at 6 times forward earnings. That’s according to TradingView’s latest screener data on the 28 U.S.-listed members of the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index. The forward price-to-earnings ratio (forward P/E) divides the share price by the profit analysts expect over the next year. A lower number means investors pay less for each dollar of
Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026
QUALCOMM has ridden a strong multi‑year share price climb while signing high profile licensing deals and fighting a major royalty dispute, which naturally raises the question of whether the current market value lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With the stock at US$181.03 at the last close, the conversation has shifted from headlines to what those agreements and conflicts could mean for long term cash flows. Over the past 3 years, QUALCOMM has returned 71.8%,...
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QUALCOMM Incorporated shares traded at $181.03, reflecting a modest daily gain of 0.05% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, QCOM appreciated 7.28%, though the three-month return remained negative at -2.96%, indicating recent recovery from a broader pullback. On a one-year basis, shares posted a relatively muted gain of 3.91%, underperforming the broader technology sector. Technically, the stock trades above both its 50-day moving average of $171.94 and its 200-day moving average of $165.45, suggesting a constructive positioning relative to intermediate and long-term trend lines. The 14-day relative strength index sits at 47.4, placing QCOM in neutral territory and away from overbought or oversold thresholds. Average daily volume stands at approximately 10.0 million shares, according to Massive/Polygon data. The stock carries a beta of 1.214, reflecting moderately higher volatility relative to the broader market.
QUALCOMM carries a market capitalization of approximately $194.2 billion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.86, per SID market data. This elevated multiple reflects premium pricing relative to historical semiconductor industry averages. The price-to-book ratio stands at 9.37, indicating investors are paying a significant premium over the company's book value. Notably, the PEG ratio registers at -0.69, according to SID market data, which reflects negative estimated earnings growth adjustments and complicates traditional growth-adjusted valuation frameworks. On the income return side, QUALCOMM offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.94%, providing a steady income component for shareholders. According to SEC filings, the company's valuation metrics position it as a richly valued technology name relative to earnings, though the dividend yield partially offsets the elevated multiples. Investors should weigh these metrics against QUALCOMM's competitive positioning in mobile chipsets and licensing revenue streams.
QUALCOMM's composite smart money score stands at 41 out of 100 with a neutral signal, per SID market data. Institutional positioning is notably strong, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust fund-level ownership and continued confidence from large asset managers according to 13F institutional filings. However, insider activity presents a contrasting picture — the insider score registers at 0.0 out of 25, the lowest possible reading. SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sells with zero insider purchases recorded during this period. This persistent selling pattern from corporate insiders warrants attention. Dark pool activity scores 9.0 out of 25, suggesting below-average off-exchange accumulation. Congressional trading activity scores 6.8 out of 25, reflecting limited legislative interest in the name. The divergence between strong institutional commitment and consistent insider selling creates a mixed signal profile, with institutional conviction currently dominating the overall positioning framework for QCOM shares.
QUALCOMM has delivered consecutive earnings beats across its three most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter reported on February 4, the company posted earnings per share of $3.50, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.15 by $0.35, representing an 11.1% positive surprise. The April 29 quarter showed EPS of $2.65 versus the $2.43 estimate, a $0.22 beat, while the July 29 quarter reported $2.21 against a $2.09 estimate. The sequential decline in reported EPS from $3.50 to $2.65 to $2.21 reflects typical seasonal patterns in QUALCOMM's handset-driven revenue mix. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $2.02 for the quarter ending November 4, per consensus analyst estimates. This trajectory suggests continued seasonal normalization heading into the fiscal year's earlier quarters while maintaining a consistent track record of exceeding Wall Street expectations across recent reporting periods.
Recent Wall Street coverage of QUALCOMM reflects a predominantly cautious stance, per SID consensus data. On September 10, Piper Sandler initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, adding a fresh perspective to the analyst community's assessment. RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform rating on September 9, reaffirming a hold-equivalent position on the stock. Rosenblatt has been the most constructive voice among recent coverage updates, maintaining a Buy rating on both September 9 and July 30, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Neutral rating on July 30, consistent with its prior assessment. Across these five most recent analyst actions, three carry neutral or hold-equivalent ratings while two maintain Buy recommendations from a single firm, Rosenblatt. The weight of recent analyst sentiment leans toward a wait-and-see approach, with the majority of coverage updates reflecting a view that QCOM shares are fairly valued near current levels around $181.03.
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