NYSE · QCOM
Technology · Semiconductors
$163.07
Up+$1.72 (+1.05%)
Updated Aug 13, 2026, 10:46 PM
SID Score
5.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
38/100
Bearish
Price performance
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
QCOM closed at $163.07 after 21 trading sessions, down 8.38% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $166.889 | $166.94 | $161.07 | $163.07 | 7.73M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $163.75 | $164.605 | $161.43 | $162.68 | 6.33M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $168.155 | $168.87 | $162.08 | $162.17 | 9.26M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $163.07 | $167.99 | $162.30 | $167.86 | 9.72M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $155.42 | $162.60 | $155.22 | $160.39 | 7.23M |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $161.30 | $162.80 | $157.10 | $157.53 | 9.73M |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $156.975 | $163.48 | $155.3123 | $162.67 | 16.35M |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $146.20 | $151.68 | $142.89 | $151.57 | 14.55M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $152.96 | $153.73 | $146.15 | $147.61 | 13.81M |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $146.55 | $154.1595 | $146.00 | $151.60 | 24.34M |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $162.575 | $164.56 | $155.00 | $155.68 | 19.24M |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $164.896 | $167.92 | $162.16 | $162.88 | 16.15M |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $169.77 | $171.19 | $165.29 | $170.04 | 12.49M |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $169.69 | $171.10 | $165.77 | $166.97 | 10M |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $171.18 | $173.9495 | $168.31 | $171.11 | 10.83M |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $170.71 | $178.65 | $170.595 | $175.63 | 7.78M |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $175.49 | $175.49 | $170.14 | $173.50 | 13.24M |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $175.55 | $176.25 | $169.90 | $170.32 | 9.65M |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $166.64 | $172.39 | $164.774 | $171.78 | 16.29M |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $173.08 | $173.96 | $168.99 | $170.61 | 15.95M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $180.00 | $180.71 | $174.76 | $177.98 | 9.44M |
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QCOM research
Company profile and research snapshot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Neutral | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | — |
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QUALCOMM shares closed at $163.07, per SID market data, sitting virtually flat on the session with a gain of just 0.05%. The stock has experienced notable downward pressure over recent periods, declining 8.44% over the past month and 22.46% over the trailing three months, according to Massive/Polygon data. On a twelve-month basis, QCOM has posted a modest decline of 1.21%, underperforming the broader technology sector. Technically, the stock trades significantly below its 50-day moving average of $187.08, representing a discount of approximately 12.8%, while resting almost exactly at its 200-day moving average of $163.06. The 14-day RSI reads 44.0, indicating neutral-to-slightly-oversold momentum. QCOM carries a beta of 1.214, reflecting higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 10.01 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for institutional positioning, per SID market data.
QUALCOMM currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.86, per SID market data, a premium multiple relative to the broader semiconductor industry. The company's price-to-book ratio stands at 9.37, reflecting substantial market value above its net asset base, according to SEC filings. The PEG ratio registers at negative 0.69, which complicates traditional growth-adjusted valuation assessments and suggests analysts may be modeling a period of earnings contraction or transitional growth dynamics. QUALCOMM's market capitalization sits at approximately $194.15 billion, positioning it among the largest fabless semiconductor companies globally. The company maintains a dividend yield of 1.94%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. Within the technology sector, QCOM's elevated P/E multiple indicates the market is pricing in expectations for future earnings recovery or growth catalysts, though current trailing metrics reflect a stock trading at a significant premium to historical norms based on recent reported earnings.
QUALCOMM's composite smart money score stands at 38 out of 100, generating a bearish signal, per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating strong fund-level ownership and engagement, according to 13F institutional filings. However, insider activity paints a contrasting picture, scoring 0.0 out of 25. Over the past 90 days, corporate insiders executed 20 transactions, with 18 classified as sales compared to only 2 purchases, per SEC Form 4 filings. This ratio of nine insider sales for every insider buy suggests that executives and directors have been actively reducing their personal exposure to QCOM shares during the recent price decline. Dark pool activity scores 11.4 out of 25, reflecting moderate off-exchange institutional interest. Congressional trading activity registered at just 1.6 out of 25, indicating minimal legislative trading involvement. The divergence between strong institutional holdings and persistent insider selling represents a notable tension in the smart money landscape surrounding QUALCOMM.
QUALCOMM has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across its three most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter reported on July 29, the company posted earnings per share of $2.21 versus the consensus estimate of $2.09, a positive surprise of $0.12. The prior quarter saw an even stronger beat, with actual EPS of $2.65 surpassing the $2.43 estimate by $0.22. The standout result came in the quarter reported February 4, when QUALCOMM delivered $3.50 per share against analyst expectations of $3.15, representing an 11.1% upside surprise. Looking ahead, the upcoming quarter carries a consensus analyst estimate of $3.47 per share. The sequential decline from the $3.50 reported quarter to the $2.65 and $2.21 figures in subsequent periods reflects seasonal variability in QUALCOMM's revenue streams, particularly tied to handset shipment cycles and licensing revenue timing.
Wall Street analyst coverage of QUALCOMM reflects a broadly cautious consensus following the company's most recent earnings report, per SID consensus data. On July 30, five firms issued updated ratings, with the majority maintaining neutral-equivalent stances. Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating, while Wells Fargo similarly maintained an Equal-Weight position, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald held its Neutral rating unchanged, and Evercore ISI Group maintained an In-Line assessment. Rosenblatt stood as the lone bullish voice among the group, reiterating its Buy rating on QCOM shares. Notably, none of the five firms changed their prior ratings, suggesting the latest quarterly results did not materially alter their investment theses. The predominance of hold-equivalent ratings across four of five covering analysts indicates that the Street views QCOM as fairly valued near $163.07, with limited near-term catalysts to drive meaningful upside or downside from current levels despite the recent 22.46% three-month decline.
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