QCOMTechnology · SemiconductorsThe 37 Wall Street analysts covering QUALCOMM, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +5.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores QUALCOMM, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (26): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QCOM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 11 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $300 → $270 |
| 30 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $200 → $165 |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $198 → $175 |
| 30 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $179 → $159 |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $231 → $220 |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $250 → $160 |
| 30 July 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $265 → $235 |
| 30 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $190 → $160 |
| 30 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $225 → $175 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $190 → $170 |
| 30 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $265 → $170 |
| 13 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $200 → $225 |
| 13 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. QCOM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Jim Cramer is putting semiconductors back in focus, having teed up a CNBC Investing Club call centered on semis for Thursday in August. The announcement signals renewed attention on the semiconductor sector.
Why it matters — As a semiconductor company, QCOM could be among the names discussed in the upcoming semis-focused Investing Club call, making the item relevant to investors following the sector.
Chip stocks are seeing renewed investor interest after a steep July sell-off, with the bull market for the sector nearly returning. The item notes that investors are "chipping in again" after the downturn.
Why it matters — As a chip stock, QCOM would be part of the broader semiconductor sector rallying back after the July sell-off.
Investors continue to pour billions into semiconductor ETFs, including leveraged funds such as the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF, despite a warning from Fidelity's Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer that the semiconductor cycle could be nearing a peak. Flows into these funds remain "sticky" even with the cautionary outlook.
Why it matters — As a semiconductor company, Qualcomm could be affected by sustained investor interest in chip-sector ETFs alongside warnings that the semiconductor cycle may be approaching a peak.
Jim Cramer is hosting a semiconductor-focused CNBC Investing Club call on Thursday at noon. The item notes that he may be discussing semiconductor stocks during that session.
Why it matters — A QCOM watcher would care because the semiconductor-sector discussion could include Qualcomm, making the upcoming call relevant context for the company's stock.
A 24/7 Wall Street article suggests Qualcomm could be a bigger winner than many investors expect, despite a prevailing narrative that its handset business is in gradual decline during most of 2026.
Why it matters — The piece challenges the bearish view of Qualcomm's core handset segment, indicating there may be upside that the market is overlooking.
The 37 Wall Street analysts covering QUALCOMM, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $175, with estimates ranging from $100 to $400. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 37 analysts covering QUALCOMM, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 22 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks QUALCOMM, Inc. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, QUALCOMM, Inc. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 37 analysts implies +5.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks QUALCOMM, Inc. 53 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering QUALCOMM, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QCOM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $100 to $400 over the next 12 months.
QUALCOMM, Inc. returned +7.4% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global semiconductor and wireless technology company that develops and commercializes products and intellectual property used in mobile devices, connected computing, automotive systems, and industrial applications. The company’s core activities center on designing chipsets, system software, and connectivity solutions that support smartphones, personal computers, wearables, IoT devices, and networked equipment.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 14 Aug 2026): "Here's What Jim Cramer Is Saying About Semis in August". Jim Cramer is putting semiconductors back in focus, having teed up a CNBC Investing Club call centered on semis for Thursday in August. The announcement signals renewed attention on the semiconductor sector.
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global semiconductor and wireless technology company that develops and commercializes products and intellectual property used in mobile devices, connected computing, automotive systems, and industrial applications. The company’s core activities center on designing chipsets, system software, and connectivity solutions that support smartphones, personal computers, wearables, IoT devices, and networked equipment. Its business also includes a substantial licensing segment tied to its wireless patent portfolio, which helps underpin global cellular standards and device ecosystems. QUALCOMM Incorporated serves device makers, network operators, and technology companies across consumer and enterprise markets, with products and technologies built around performance, power efficiency, and advanced connectivity. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Diego, California, QUALCOMM Incorporated remains a key supplier in the semiconductor and communications landscape.
CEO Mr. Cristiano Renno Amon · 52,000 employees · United States · https://www.qualcomm.com