Where it trades today
trading 40% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- QCOM trades at 20.3x earnings versus 28.5x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 35.3%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- QCOM is in a bullish short-term regime and only 31.6% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- QCOM is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for QCOM come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for QCOM. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What QUALCOMM Incorporated does
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property…
What analysts expect
QCOM carries a hold consensus from 30 analysts, with an average price target of $194.13 versus $177.72 today (+9.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
QCOM generated $44.07B in trailing revenue (-4.0% year over year), with a 21.0% net margin, and $10.24B of free cash flow, against $6.97B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44.28B | $24.55B | $12.39B | $5.54B | $5.05 | $12.82B |
| 2024 | $38.96B | $21.90B | $10.25B | $10.14B | $9.09 | $11.16B |
| 2023 | $35.82B | $19.95B | $8.65B | $7.23B | $6.47 | $9.85B |
| 2022 | $44.20B | $25.57B | $15.86B | $12.94B | $11.52 | $6.83B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
QCOM beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
QUALCOMM Incorporated trades at $177.72, 31.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.68, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is QCOM a good buy right now?
QUALCOMM Incorporated trades at 20.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 35.3% volatility.
Does QCOM pay dividends?
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated offers a dividend yield of 1.95%. That is roughly $3.47 per share a year.
How volatile is QCOM?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 35.3% and beta of 1.68, QCOM is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for QCOM?
The average analyst price target for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is $194.13 based on 30 analyst estimates, about 9.2% above the current price of $177.72. The published range runs from $100.00 to $400.00.
How much revenue does QCOM generate?
QUALCOMM Incorporated reported $44.07B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -4.0% year over year. Net margin sits at 21.0%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.