QCOMTechnology · SemiconductorsThe 37 Wall Street analysts covering QUALCOMM, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +3.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 2 Sept 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 (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.8% 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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, QUALCOMM, Inc. returned +10.4% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Cheaper than 22% 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 49% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
QUALCOMM, Inc. has a market value of $177.9B and an enterprise value of $186.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $44.1B. The latest quarter shrank 4.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $9.3B, a 21.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.64.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.4B, after $2.0B of capital spending.
QUALCOMM, Inc. spent $9.3B on share buybacks and $3.8B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 19.0×; forward P/E: 16.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.21%, paying out 41% of earnings.
QUALCOMM, Inc. employs 52,000 people — $847K of revenue per employee.
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The Motley Fool examines whether Qualcomm is an undervalued semiconductor stock to buy, noting that management is excited about the company's prospects in the data center market.
Why it matters — A QCOM watcher would care because the piece highlights data centers as a potential growth area beyond Qualcomm's core mobile business.
Indian smart-ring maker Ultrahuman raised $70 million in a funding round that included Qualcomm's venture arm. The startup plans to move beyond sleep and health tracking to build a ring capable of running software on-device for AI interactions and games.
Why it matters — Qualcomm's investment signals its strategic interest in expanding into wearable and on-device computing platforms, potentially broadening its market beyond smartphones and connectivity chips.
Qualcomm is pursuing a robotics expansion in Japan focused on edge AI growth and diversification. However, the move is offset by margin pressure, weak estimates, and Apple's shift to its own modems, which cloud the outlook.
Why it matters — A QCOM watcher would care because the Japan robotics push represents a new growth avenue, yet it faces headwinds from rising margin pressure and the loss of Apple as a modem customer.
Qualcomm is expanding its presence in the AI PC market through a tie-up with HUMAIN, whose Horizon Ultra device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite platform.
Why it matters — This expands Qualcomm's footprint in the growing AI PC segment, potentially broadening the adoption of its Snapdragon platform.
Qualcomm shares are down about 5% year to date as the company lags behind more prominent AI players. The company does not build headline-grabbing AI agents or operate the cloud platforms that attract institutional business.
Why it matters — The report highlights that Qualcomm faces a smartphone-focused reality check as it pursues AI ambitions, which could weigh on investor sentiment for the stock.
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., 11 rate it a Buy, 23 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks QUALCOMM, Inc. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 Sept 2026, QUALCOMM, Inc. ranks 54 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 +3.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks QUALCOMM, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 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 +10.4% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a semiconductor and wireless technology company that develops and commercializes foundational products for mobile devices, connected systems, and other wireless applications. QUALCOMM Incorporated designs chipsets and system software used in smartphones, networking equipment, automotive electronics, Internet of Things devices, and edge computing platforms, with a growing focus on on-device artificial intelligence.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 4 Sept 2026): "Is Qualcomm an Undervalued Semiconductor Stock to Buy Right Now?". The Motley Fool examines whether Qualcomm is an undervalued semiconductor stock to buy, noting that management is excited about the company's prospects in the data center market.
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a semiconductor and wireless technology company that develops and commercializes foundational products for mobile devices, connected systems, and other wireless applications. QUALCOMM Incorporated designs chipsets and system software used in smartphones, networking equipment, automotive electronics, Internet of Things devices, and edge computing platforms, with a growing focus on on-device artificial intelligence. The company also licenses intellectual property related to wireless communication standards through its technology licensing business, making it an important participant in the mobile ecosystem. Its operations are organized across semiconductor solutions, licensing, and strategic initiatives, allowing it to serve device makers, network operators, automotive suppliers, and industrial customers. Headquartered in San Diego, California, QUALCOMM Incorporated plays a central role in enabling global wireless connectivity and advanced computing across consumer and enterprise markets.
CEO Mr. Cristiano Renno Amon · 52,000 employees · United States · https://www.qualcomm.com
