QCOM stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering QUALCOMM Incorporated currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $194.77 — +19.4% versus the last price of $163.07. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
QCOM historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in QCOM.
QCOM annual returns by year
Congress trading in QCOM
34 members of Congress have disclosed trading QCOM — 39 purchases and 31 sales worth an estimated $1.3M. Most recent disclosure: May 13, 2026.
See who in Congress traded QCOM →Insider activity in QCOM
QCOM's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 29 sales ($2.0M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 12, 2026.
| Aug 12, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $42,061 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $121,593 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $176,521 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $40,852 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $27,115 |
About QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. Further, it provides security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks through software-based network security solutions. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
QCOM Key Statistics
QCOM in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of QCOM's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (33.75%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (21.01%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.26%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
QCOM stock: frequently asked questions
What is QUALCOMM Incorporated's stock price today?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) last traded at $163.07 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $121.99 and $259.92.
Is QCOM stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on QCOM is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $194.77 — about +19.4% versus the current price of $163.07. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in QCOM 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in QUALCOMM Incorporated made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,368 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 237%, or 12.9% per year.
Does QCOM pay a dividend?
Yes. QUALCOMM Incorporated currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.26% per year at today's share price.
What is QCOM's P/E ratio?
QCOM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6, and 16.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade QCOM stock?
Yes — 34 members of Congress have disclosed trades in QCOM under the STOCK Act, totaling 39 purchases and 31 sales worth an estimated $1.3M.
What is QUALCOMM Incorporated's ticker symbol?
QUALCOMM Incorporated trades under the ticker symbol QCOM on the NASDAQ.
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