Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026
Qualcomm (QCOM) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
In the most recent trading session, Qualcomm (QCOM) closed at $194.26, indicating a -1.51% shift from the previous trading day.
NYSE · QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology · Semiconductors
$194.26
Up+$5.59 (+2.88%)
Updated Sep 25, 2026, 1:44 PM
SID Score
6.5/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
42/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 194.15B
- P/E ratio
- 35.86
- Dividend yield
- 1.81%
- 52-week range
- $121.99 – $259.92
- Volume
- 9.09M
- Avg. volume
- 10.01M
Price performance
QCOM price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
QCOM closed at $194.26 after 20 trading sessions, up 17.89% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $194.26
- Period change
- +17.89%
- Period low
- $164.19
- Period high
- $198.27
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $169.98 | $170.63 | $167.04 | $168.74 | 8.54M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $168.50 | $170.03 | $164.8756 | $168.57 | 6.99M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $166.04 | $170.60 | $165.08 | $169.96 | 7.53M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $165.47 | $167.29 | $162.21 | $166.61 | 8.91M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $164.79 | $171.38 | $164.19 | $170.48 | 12.74M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $164.59 | $165.49 | $161.90 | $164.19 | 7.75M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $165.155 | $166.95 | $161.9234 | $164.78 | 15.07M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 25, 2026, 1:17 PM
Why Is QCOM Down Today? Apple Deal Renewal Fails to Lift Stock
Qualcomm shares fell 1.51% today despite securing a significant win: the renewal of its global patent license agreement with Apple through 2027. The decline suggests investors are weighing this positive development against broader chip sector weakness and concerns about smartphone market saturation, with the stock underperforming the wider market.
Bottom line: While Qualcomm's Apple licensing renewal through 2027 eliminates near-term revenue uncertainty and validates its licensing strength, today's stock decline reflects broader chip sector weakness and investor concerns about smartphone market saturation. Investors should monitor Qualcomm's execution on AI and 5G NTN opportunities while tracking competitive dynamics with Arm and other rivals that are capturing analyst attention.
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3 Reasons to Avoid QCOM and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
The past six months have been a windfall for Qualcomm’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 53.8%, hitting $197.95 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Stock Performance
QUALCOMM shares traded at $194.26, reflecting a modest daily gain of 0.05% per SID market data. The stock has demonstrated strong near-term momentum with a one-month return of $24.42, though the three-month change registered a slight decline of $0.09 and the one-year gain stood at approximately 12.0%. QCOM currently trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $169.29 and its 200-day moving average of $163.91, indicating sustained upward price trajectory according to Massive/Polygon technical indicators. The 14-day relative strength index reads 71.4, placing the stock at the threshold of overbought territory. 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 adequate liquidity. The company's market capitalization totals $194.15 billion, positioning it among the largest semiconductor firms globally.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Valuation Analysis
QUALCOMM currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.86, a notable premium relative to historical semiconductor industry averages, per SID market data. The stock's price-to-book ratio stands at 9.37, reflecting the market's recognition of the company's substantial intellectual property portfolio and licensing revenue streams. The PEG ratio registers at negative 0.69, a metric distorted by the specific earnings growth assumptions embedded in the calculation, per SEC filings. QUALCOMM offers a dividend yield of 1.94%, providing a modest income component for shareholders in the technology sector. The $194.15 billion market capitalization reflects the company's dominant position in mobile chipsets and expanding presence in automotive and IoT segments. The elevated P/E ratio suggests the market is pricing in expectations of continued earnings growth, particularly as QUALCOMM pursues diversification beyond its traditional smartphone processor business into adjacent growth markets.
Smart Money Activity for QCOM
QUALCOMM's composite smart money score stands at 42 out of 100 with a neutral signal, according to SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting strong conviction among large fund managers holding QCOM shares. In contrast, insider activity scores 0.0 out of 25, driven by a notable pattern of executive selling: per SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions in the last 90 days, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during that period. Dark pool activity registers at 9.7 out of 25, suggesting below-average levels of off-exchange institutional accumulation. Congressional trading activity scores 6.8 out of 25, indicating limited but present legislative interest in the stock per 13F institutional filings. The divergence between maximum institutional support and persistent insider selling creates a mixed signal profile that warrants monitoring, as the consistent executive dispositions contrast with robust institutional demand for shares.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Earnings Outlook
QUALCOMM has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across its three most recent reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the fiscal quarter reported February 2026, QCOM posted earnings per share of $3.50 against a consensus estimate of $3.15, representing a positive surprise of $0.35 or approximately 11.1%. The April 2026 quarter showed EPS of $2.65 versus the $2.43 estimate, a beat of $0.22. The July 2026 quarter delivered $2.21 against $2.09 expected, exceeding estimates by $0.12. The upcoming quarter carries an analyst consensus EPS estimate of $3.47 per analyst estimates, with results anticipated on February 3, 2026. The magnitude of earnings surprises has trended upward in sequential quarters, with the most substantial beat occurring in the February period. This sustained outperformance pattern demonstrates QUALCOMM's operational execution and suggests conservative guidance practices by management across reporting periods.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for QCOM
Recent Wall Street coverage of QUALCOMM reflects a divided consensus among analysts, per SID consensus data. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on September 10, 2026, with a Neutral rating, while RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform rating on September 9, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Rosenblatt has been the most constructive voice, reiterating a Buy rating on both September 9 and July 30, 2026, representing the only outright bullish stance among recent coverage updates. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its Neutral rating on July 30, 2026. Across the five most recent analyst actions, three resulted in neutral-equivalent ratings while two maintained Buy recommendations, indicating a roughly 60-40 split favoring a cautious stance. Notably, no analyst has issued a Sell-equivalent rating in recent coverage. The preponderance of hold-equivalent ratings suggests Wall Street views the current valuation as fairly pricing QUALCOMM's growth prospects relative to its 35.86 P/E multiple.
