Qualcomm
QCOM
Market cap $173B

157.46 USD

-1.63

1.02%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

157.55

+0.09

0.06%

1 day

-1.02%

5 days

-2.27%

1 month

-1.27%

3 months

13.08%

6 months

0.21%

Year to date

2.49%

1 year

-21.21%

5 years

72.41%

10 years

148.24%

About: 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.

Employees: 49,000

Technology Semiconductors

0

Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 11 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

29% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,235 | Existing positions reduced: 961

18% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 180 | Existing positions closed: 152

7% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 75 [Q4 2024] → 80 (+5) [Q1 2025]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 2,735 [Q4 2024] → 2,708 (-27) [Q1 2025]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $130B [Q4 2024] → $124B (-$5.87B) [Q1 2025]

1.89% less ownership

Funds ownership: 74.86% [Q4 2024] → 72.96% (-1.89%) [Q1 2025]

21% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.07B | Put options by funds: $3.87B

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Research analyst outlook

11 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$140

11%

downside

Avg. target

$181

15%

upside

High target

$225

43%

upside

11 analyst ratings

6 positive

55%

4 neutral

36%

1 negative

9%

Citigroup Christopher Danely	8%upside $170	Neutral Maintained	7 Jul 2025
B of A Securities Tal Liani	27%upside $200	Buy Maintained	17 Jun 2025
Evercore ISI Group Mark Lipacis	0%downside $157	In-Line Maintained	2 May 2025
Loop Capital Gary Mobley	2%downside $155	Hold Maintained	1 May 2025
Cantor Fitzgerald Matthew Prisco	5%downside $150	Neutral Maintained	1 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 28 articles about QCOM published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Qualcomm (QCOM) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Qualcomm (QCOM) concluded the recent trading session at $157.46, signifying a -1.02% move from its prior day's close.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Zacks Investment Research

Will Solid Momentum in Premium Handset Vertical Drive QCOM's Growth?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite powers Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold7 as it gains ground in the premium handset market despite growing competition.

Will Solid Momentum in Premium Handset Vertical Drive QCOM's Growth?

Qualcomm's Real Growth Story May Be Just Beginning

Qualcomm Incorporated's stock looks unfairly oversold, as its strong business momentum in every key segment and strategic M&As are overlooked by the market. Recent M&A activity and diversification efforts, especially in automotive and edge AI, are building new revenue pillars and widening Qualcomm's competitive moat. The core handset business is poised for growth from a "premiumization" trend and the massive, emerging upgrade cycle for on-device AI smartphones.

Qualcomm's Real Growth Story May Be Just Beginning

Zacks Investment Research

QCOM Betting Big on AI PC: Will it Deliver Sustainable Growth?

Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM has been steadily diversifying its product suite to unlock new revenue-generating opportunities. Such efforts increase resilience in its business model by making QCOM less vulnerable to one particular sector.

QCOM Betting Big on AI PC: Will it Deliver Sustainable Growth?

Qualcomm's Hold Rating Misses Strong Growth Story

A notable disconnect exists between Wall Street's view of Qualcomm NASDAQ: QCOM and the company's actual performance. While its stock carries a consensus Hold rating from most analysts, its recent financial reports show a company firing on all cylinders.

Qualcomm's Hold Rating Misses Strong Growth Story

Zacks Investment Research

QCOM Shares Gain 28.2% in Three Months: How to Play the Stock?

Qualcomm jumps 28.2% in three months on strong chip demand and innovation, but faces stiff competition and estimate cuts.

QCOM Shares Gain 28.2% in Three Months: How to Play the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

Qualcomm (QCOM) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know

The latest trading day saw Qualcomm (QCOM) settling at $162.32, representing a +1.83% change from its previous close.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Qualcomm (QCOM) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

The Motley Fool

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powerhouse Could Be Just Getting Started

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long drawn the interest of investors. AI has been used in various forms going back to the turn of the century for companies like Google parent Alphabet, and others.

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powerhouse Could Be Just Getting Started

Zacks Investment Research

QCOM Focuses More on Automotive Business: Is it a Key Growth Driver?

Qualcomm leans deeper into automotive tech with its Snapdragon platform, ADAS push and Veoneer acquisition to drive growth.

QCOM Focuses More on Automotive Business: Is it a Key Growth Driver?

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