QCOMTechnology · SemiconductorsThe 37 Wall Street analysts covering QUALCOMM, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +1.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (97): 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 +1.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Neutral | $190 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $160 → $180 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $235 |
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $300 → $270 |
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $200 → $165 |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $198 → $175 |
| 30 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $179 → $159 |
| 30 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $231 → $220 |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $250 → $160 |
| 30 July 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $265 → $235 |
| 30 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $190 → $160 |
| 30 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
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 14 Oct 2026, QUALCOMM, Inc. returned +9.3% against +17.5% 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 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 14% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 18% 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 79% 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 $188.9B and an enterprise value of $190.2B.
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: 20.5×; forward P/E: 17.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.08%, paying out 42% of earnings.
QUALCOMM, Inc. employs 52,000 people — $847K of revenue per employee.
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Intel and Qualcomm presented new AI identities around their earnings, but the article says investors have since been voting with their feet.
Why it matters — The item frames investor response to Qualcomm’s AI rebranding as a concern for QCOM watchers.
Qualcomm is shifting its focus toward AI and data center chips as its smartphone business faces pressure. The December quarter is presented as a test of whether the strategy succeeds or leaves the company split between the two markets.
Why it matters — QCOM watchers will be looking to the December quarter for evidence of how the new focus is progressing alongside weakness in smartphones.
Qualcomm (QCOM) closed the recent trading day at $176.86, up 1.39% from the preceding trading day.
Why it matters — The item reports a positive daily move in QCOM shares for investors tracking the stock.
Semiconductor equipment stocks gave back ground after a strong year fueled by AI spending. Applied Materials fell 7%, while Lam Research and KLA dropped 4%.
Why it matters — The report concerns semiconductor equipment stocks rather than Qualcomm directly, but reflects a pullback among companies tied to the chip industry.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Qualcomm (QCOM) has recently drawn considerable attention from users of Zacks.com. The item says readers may want to know the facts that could affect the stock’s prospects.
Why it matters — QCOM watchers may be interested in the recent increase in user attention and the article’s focus on factors relevant to the company’s stock prospects.
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. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, QUALCOMM, Inc. ranks 63 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 37 analysts implies +1.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks QUALCOMM, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 +9.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 (24/7 Wall Street, 14 Oct 2026): "Qualcomm Vs. Intel: The Market is Refuting Both AI Rebrand Attempts". Intel and Qualcomm presented new AI identities around their earnings, but the article says investors have since been voting with their feet.
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
