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Qualcomm

166.51 USD
-2.81
1.66%
Updated Feb 7, 11:58 AM EST
1 day
-1.66%
5 days
-1.40%
1 month
3.73%
3 months
-3.70%
6 months
6.66%
Year to date
8.38%
1 year
14.13%
5 years
90.47%
10 years
148.12%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 16 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

20% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,177 | Existing positions reduced: 981

4.05% less ownership

Funds ownership: 78.48% [Q2] → 74.43% (-4.05%) [Q3]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 2,733 [Q2] → 2,621 (-112) [Q3]

19% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $175B [Q2] → $141B (-$34.1B) [Q3]

29% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.14B | Put options by funds: $5.8B

36% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 145 | Existing positions closed: 226

46% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 184 [Q2] → 100 (-84) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$160
4%
downside
Avg. target
$196
18%
upside
High target
$250
50%
upside

16 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
44%
negative
6%
Benchmark
Cody Acree
53% 1-year accuracy
20 / 38 met price target
44%upside
$240
Buy
Reiterated
7 Feb 2025
Evercore ISI Group
Mark Lipacis
51% 1-year accuracy
27 / 53 met price target
8%upside
$179
In-Line
Maintained
6 Feb 2025
Cantor Fitzgerald
Matthew Prisco
70% 1-year accuracy
7 / 10 met price target
4%downside
$160
Neutral
Reiterated
6 Feb 2025
Piper Sandler
Harsh Kumar
44% 1-year accuracy
17 / 39 met price target
14%upside
$190
Overweight
Maintained
6 Feb 2025
Rosenblatt
Kevin Cassidy
55% 1-year accuracy
31 / 56 met price target
50%upside
$250
Buy
Maintained
6 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 83 articles about QCOM published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 hours ago
5 Big Data Providers to Buy on Lucrative Short-Term Upside Potential
Five Big Data stocks have strong revenue and earnings growth potential for 2025. These are: CRM, QCOM, VRNT, VRNS, SPGI.
5 Big Data Providers to Buy on Lucrative Short-Term Upside Potential
Negative
The Motley Fool
5 hours ago
Why Did Qualcomm and Arm Stock Fall On Thursday?
In this video, I will cover Qualcomm's and Arm Holdings' (ARM -3.34%) recent earnings reports and explain why both stocks fell on Thursday. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.
Why Did Qualcomm and Arm Stock Fall On Thursday?
Negative
Schwab Network
21 hours ago
SWKS, QCOM & ARM: Chip Names Slip on Earnings
The semiconductor trade is hit with red arrows. Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) saw a massive slide down after losing a chunk of its business with Apple (AAPL).
SWKS, QCOM & ARM: Chip Names Slip on Earnings
Positive
Barrons
23 hours ago
Qualcomm, Arm Can Gain From DeepSeek if This 1 Thing Changes
Qualcomm and Arm were dropping on Thursday but there's reason to think the onset of low-cost artificial intelligence is good news for the chip companies.
Qualcomm, Arm Can Gain From DeepSeek if This 1 Thing Changes
Positive
Kiplinger
1 day ago
Qualcomm Stock Drops After Its Earnings Beat. Here's Why
Qualcomm stock is lower Thursday even after the chipmaker reported strong earnings and gave an encouraging outlook. This is what investors need to know.
Qualcomm Stock Drops After Its Earnings Beat. Here's Why
Neutral
Benzinga
1 day ago
Qualcomm Posts Record Revenue As Analysts Flag Huawei, Tariff Risks
Shares of Qualcomm Inc QCOM were trading lower on Thursday, despite the company reporting record revenues for its fiscal first quarter.
Qualcomm Posts Record Revenue As Analysts Flag Huawei, Tariff Risks
Negative
Schaeffers Research
1 day ago
3 Semiconductor Stocks Gapping Lower After Earnings
Shares of semiconductor stocks Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:ARM), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM), and Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:SWKS) are gapping lower after their respective earnings reports.
3 Semiconductor Stocks Gapping Lower After Earnings
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Qualcomm Surpasses Q1 Earnings Estimates on Record Revenues
Record automotive and handset revenues enable QCOM to beat first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings estimates.
Qualcomm Surpasses Q1 Earnings Estimates on Record Revenues
Negative
FXEmpire
1 day ago
S&P 500 Forecast: Broad Market Edges Higher, But Qualcomm and Arm Weigh on Nasdaq 100
S&P 500 edges higher as earnings take focus, but Qualcomm and Arm drag Nasdaq 100 lower. Traders eye job data and Fed policy for market direction.
S&P 500 Forecast: Broad Market Edges Higher, But Qualcomm and Arm Weigh on Nasdaq 100
Negative
Schwab Network
1 day ago
QCOM Falls Despite Strong 1Q Earnings
Jenny Horne dives into the Qualcomm (QCOM) earnings report to find out why the stock is lower after an earnings beat. 1Q adj. EPS checked in at $3.41, or up 24% from a year ago.
QCOM Falls Despite Strong 1Q Earnings
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