QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
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- symbol QCOM
- Rev/Share 39.6126
- Book/Share 24.9167
- PB 6.5599
- Debt/Equity 0.5435
- CurrentRatio 3.194
- ROIC 0.2405
- MktCap 176362550000.0
- FreeCF/Share 10.6429
- PFCF 15.1749
- PE 15.4161
- Debt/Assets 0.2695
- DivYield 0.0213
- ROE 0.4285
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | QCOM | Arete | Neutral | Buy | -- | $200 | Aug. 26, 2025 |
| Reiterated | QCOM | Mizuho | -- | Outperform | $190 | $185 | July 31, 2025 |
| Reiterated | QCOM | Piper Sandler | -- | Overweight | $190 | $175 | July 31, 2025 |
| Initiation | QCOM | Seaport Research Partners | -- | Neutral | -- | -- | May 9, 2025 |
| Resumed | QCOM | JP Morgan | -- | Overweight | -- | $185 | April 29, 2025 |
| Reiterated | QCOM | Barclays | -- | Overweight | $200 | $185 | Jan. 17, 2025 |
| Initiation | QCOM | Melius | -- | Hold | -- | $180 | Dec. 9, 2024 |
| Reiterated | QCOM | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | $200 | $185 | Oct. 16, 2024 |
| Downgrade | QCOM | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Overweight | Sector Weight | -- | -- | Oct. 8, 2024 |
News
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Qualcomm (QCOM) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Qualcomm Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.89 per common share, payable on December 18, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2025. About Qualcomm Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broa.
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Why Qualcomm (QCOM) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm (QCOM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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QCOM Shares Down on China Trade Spat Fallout: Should Investors Fret?
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Qualcomm shares tumble as China launches an antitrust probe amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and mounting margin pressures.
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Semiconductor ecosystem will continue to grind higher, says TD Cowen's Joshua Buchalter
Published: October 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Joshua Buchalter, TD Cowen senior analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the Trump administration's impact to chipmaking companies, what to expect from the sector and much more.
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China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm
Published: October 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
CNBC's Mackenzie Sigalos joins 'Money Movers' with the latest details on China's new antitrust probe into Qualcomm and what rising trade tensions mean for tech stocks.
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Qualcomm Stock Slides on News of Antitrust Probe by Chinese Regulators
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Qualcomm (QCOM) shares declined Friday following news Chinese regulators have opened an antitrust investigation of the chipmaker's June purchase of Israel-based car safety semiconductor manufacturer Autotalks.
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China targets Nvidia, Qualcomm in crackdown on US chip imports
Published: October 10, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
Shares in Qualcomm, which is based in San Diego, Calif., fell 1.3% Friday morning after Chinese regulators opened an antitrust probe into the company's acquisition of Autotalks.
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China Hits NVDA & QCOM with New Headwinds
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative
China has launched an investigation into Qualcomm (QCOM) for what it calls a violation of anti-monopoly laws. Jenny Horne explains how it's just the latest development to counter U.S. tech, adding that Nvidia (NVDA) will face tightened restrictions as well.
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China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over Autotalks acquisition
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM, ETR:QCI) related to the US chipmaker's acquisition of Israeli vehicle semiconductor company Autotalks, citing concerns that the company may have failed to properly declare the transaction under Chinese anti-monopoly law. The reportedly probe focuses on whether Qualcomm followed regulatory filing procedures during its purchase of Autotalks, which was completed in June 2025.
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Qualcomm deepens robotics push with acquisition of hardware-maker Arduino
Published: October 07, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Money Movers' with the latest news on the chips space.
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Qualcomm to acquire Arduino, gold crosses over $4K benchmark, Tesla teases cheaper Model Y
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman examines the biggest market moves and news on October 7, 2025. A top panel of Yahoo Finance reporters discusses the record run in gold prices and the cheaper Model Y electric vehicle that Tesla is now teasing.
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Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm on Tuesday said it has acquired Arduino, an Italian not-for-profit firm that makes hardware and software for developing prototypes of robots and other electronic gadgets.
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Qualcomm acquires Italian hardware company Arduino to push deeper into robotics
Published: October 07, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm announced Tuesday it will acquire Arduino for undisclosed terms. The chipmaker said the Italy-based company would become an independent subsidiary of Qualcomm.
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Qualcomm fights $647 million UK lawsuit over smartphone chip royalties
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Qualcomm is fighting a 480 million-pound ($646.8 million) London lawsuit brought on behalf of smartphone owners, which alleges the chipmaker has abused its dominant position to force Apple and Samsung to pay inflated royalties.
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Investors Heavily Search QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Qualcomm (QCOM) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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What's Powering Qualcomm's $87 Billion Cash Machine?
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Over the past ten years, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) has distributed an impressive $87 billion to its shareholders in the form of cash through dividends and buybacks. Behind the cash machine lies Qualcomm's dual powerhouses — its technology licensing juggernaut that almost every wireless player depends on, and its mobile chipset franchise that remains the standard-bearer for the industry.
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Why Qualcomm (QCOM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Qualcomm bets on Arm's latest chip blueprint in AI push - report
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM, ETR:QCI) has turned to Arm Holdings' newest chip architecture in its latest flagship processors, according to a Reuters exclusive. The move underscores how even bruising lawsuits don't stop business when technology advantages are at stake.
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Exclusive: Qualcomm shifts chips to newer Arm tech as competition with Apple, MediaTek heats up
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm has shifted its flagship chips to the latest generation of Arm Holdings' computing architecture with new features aimed at better AI performance, sources familiar with the matter said, a move that could boost Arm's revenues and help Qualcomm's chips compete against offerings from MediaTek and Apple.
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Qualcomm promises it can be an AI winner. But does it know what Nvidia and Intel do?
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Qualcomm shares may have more growth potential than the market is currently pricing in —but some big hurdles lie ahead.
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Qualcomm Is on Its Biggest Uptrend in 2 Years—Can It Continue?
Published: September 30, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Tech giant Qualcomm Inc. NASDAQ: QCOM has long tested investors' patience. While more well-known peers, such as NVIDIA Corporation NASDAQ: NVDA, have ridden the artificial intelligence (AI) wave to record highs, Qualcomm has remained effectively idle and is currently trading at 2021 levels.
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Qualcomm: The Market Is Proving Me Wrong (Upgrade)
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm stock has convincingly broken out of consolidation, with renewed momentum and optimism for its AI PC and automotive growth strategies. QCOM's Snapdragon X2 Elite series and automotive partnerships with Google and BMW underpin its diversification beyond mobile chipsets, supporting a bullish outlook. Despite Wall Street's caution due to modest near-term revenue growth, the market is regaining confidence in QCOM's AI-driven opportunities and competitive positioning.
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Can the Snapdragon X2 Elite PC Chip Be a Trump Card for Qualcomm?
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
QCOM's Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme debut with faster performance, longer battery life and advanced AI multitasking for Windows PCs.
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Qualcomm's RSI Just Hit Its High of the Year—Why That's Bullish
Published: September 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of tech giant Qualcomm Inc. NASDAQ: QCOM were trading just under $170 on Tuesday morning, their highest level since February. The stock has been on a strong run for some time, gaining nearly 40% since April and almost 20% since the start of August.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Qualcomm (QCOM) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Will Qualcomm's Deep Foray Into AI Realm Work Wonders for the Stock?
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
QCOM expands beyond smartphones with Snapdragon X AI chips for PCs, targeting growth in laptops and desktops.
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Qualcomm: Unloved Semi Stock With Robust Diversified Prospects Upon Re-Rating
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Qualcomm's recent underperformance has been attributed to the uncertainty surrounding its handset prospects, as some key customers diversify from their offerings. Even so, the management continues to remain optimistic about its long-term prospects, as they drive a well diversified growth prospect across CPU/ automotive/ smart wearables. This is on top of the new data center related growth opportunity and custom AI accelerator prospects, allowing them to tap into the multi-year cloud super cycle.
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Qualcomm's Great Escape: Diversifying Beyond Apple Dependency
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Qualcomm is well-positioned for long-term growth, driven by 5G, automotive, and IoT diversification beyond its traditional handset business. QCOM's strategic partnerships, especially with Xiaomi and expansion into RFIC and AI/IoT, offset risks from the impending end of its Apple contract. Despite competition from MediaTek, QCOM's financials remain robust, with stable margins and a forward valuation suggesting a 29.5% upside to $205.84.
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Here's Why Qualcomm (QCOM) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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About QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
- IPO Date 1991-12-13
- Website https://www.qualcomm.com
- Industry Semiconductors
- CEO Cristiano Renno Amon
- Employees 49000