QCOM Qualcomm Incorporated

$173.65

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Latest Earnings Insight

Qualcomm's strategic pivot towards automotive and AI-driven technologies is beginning to pay dividends, as evidenced by its recent earnings performance and optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter. Having surpassed expectations in the previous quarter with an EPS of $2.77 and revenue of $10.37 billion, Qualcomm is poised for further growth, with analysts projecting a year-over-year increase in earnings. The company is expected to report an EPS of $2.87 and revenue of $10.75 billion for the fourth quarter, aligning closely with its guidance. However, the whisper number of $3.28 suggests that market insiders anticipate even stronger performance, potentially driven by the robust demand for AI-enhanced chips in consumer electronics. With a market cap of over $182 billion, Qualcomm's diversification into non-handset revenues, particularly in automotive and IoT sectors, underscores its resilience and growth potential. As the company continues to capitalize on these strategic initiatives, investors will be keenly watching whether Qualcomm can meet or exceed these elevated expectations.

Updated On 12/31/2025

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.

Website: https://www.qualcomm.com

Sector
MANUFACTURING
Industry
RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
September
CIK
804328
Address
5775 MOREHOUSE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$151.15B
P/E Ratio
14.74
PEG Ratio
1.35
Price to Book
5.62
Performance
EPS
$9.27
Dividend Yield
2.49%
Profit Margin
25.90%
ROE
42.00%
Technicals
50D MA
$155.17
200D MA
$165.77
52W High
$227.03
52W Low
$120.80
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
1B
Target Price
$192.45
Beta
1.29

QCOM EPS Estimates vs Actual

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QCOM News & Sentiment

Dec 31, 2025 • openPR.com BULLISH
Computer Graphics Market to Get an Explosive Growth | NVIDIA Corporation , AMD
The global Computer Graphics market is projected for explosive growth, expecting a CAGR of 9.40% from 2025 to 2030, according to HTF Market Intelligence. Key factors driving this growth include advancements in real-time ray tracing, AI-enhanced graphics, and increased demand from sectors like gaming, film VFX, and medical imaging. NVIDIA Corporation and AMD are highlighted among the major players poised to benefit from these trends.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat BULLISH
Shum Financial Group Inc. Makes New $1.06 Million Investment in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM
Shum Financial Group Inc. has made a new investment of $1.06 million in QUALCOMM Incorporated, acquiring 6,344 shares in Q3. This move contributes to institutional investors and hedge funds owning approximately 74.35% of QCOM stock. QUALCOMM has recently beaten Q3 earnings estimates, provided optimistic Q1 2026 EPS guidance, and maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from Wall Street analysts.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Grows Stock Holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al has increased its holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) by 12.3%, now owning 420,629 shares valued at approximately $69.98 million. This increase follows strong quarterly results for QUALCOMM, which surpassed revenue and EPS expectations. The stock currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with an average target price of $192.94.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat BULLISH
68,234 Shares in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM Purchased by Generate Investment Management Ltd
Generate Investment Management Ltd recently acquired 68,234 shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated, valued at approximately $11.35 million, in Q3, bringing institutional ownership of the stock to about 74.35%. QUALCOMM beat Q3 earnings estimates with $3.00 EPS on $11.27 billion revenue, and analysts have an average "Moderate Buy" rating with a target price around $192.94. The company also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.89, while insiders have sold a notable amount of shares over the past 90 days.
Dec 31, 2025 • AD HOC NEWS BULLISH
Qualcomm Stock Edges Higher As AI And Handset Hopes Collide With Cautious Wall Street
Qualcomm's stock has risen over the past week and year, driven by AI smartphones, automotive design wins, and growing on-device intelligence expectations. Despite a strong year fueled by smartphone demand recovery and AI integration, analysts are divided, with some expressing enthusiasm for Qualcomm's positioning in AI and others showing caution due to valuation concerns and potential risks. The article examines recent catalysts, investment performance, and Wall Street's outlook, highlighting how the company navigates an uneven handset market, macro uncertainty, and intense competition through strategic positioning in mobile hardware and licensing, while also expanding into AI PCs, cars, industrial IoT, and XR.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Access Financial Services Inc. Sells 3,367 Shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM
Access Financial Services Inc. has reduced its stake in QUALCOMM Incorporated by 31.4%, selling 3,367 shares and retaining 7,368 shares valued at $1.226 million. Concurrently, company insiders have been net sellers, offloading 49,822 shares over the past three months, now owning just 0.08% of the stock. Despite this, QUALCOMM beat recent quarterly expectations, provided strong Q1 2026 guidance, pays an $0.89 quarterly dividend, and holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a $192.94 average price target.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.255
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Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

QCOM Reported Earnings

Jul 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Post market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.77
  • Estimate: $2.71
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.2%
Apr 30, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Post market)
0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.85
  • Estimate: $2.82
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.1%
Feb 05, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.42 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $3.41
  • Estimate: $2.99
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 14.1%
Nov 06, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Post market)
0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.69
  • Estimate: $2.57
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 4.7%
Jul 31, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Post market)
0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.33
  • Estimate: $2.25
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.6%
May 01, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.44
  • Estimate: $2.32
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.2%
Jan 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Post market)
0.38 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.75
  • Estimate: $2.37
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 16.0%
Nov 01, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Post market)
0.11 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.02
  • Estimate: $1.91
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.8%
Aug 02, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Post market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.87
  • Estimate: $1.81
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.3%

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