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 $185.96 — +7.8% versus the last price of $172.47. 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 33 sales worth an estimated $1.3M. Most recent disclosure: Aug 19, 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 24 sales ($6.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Nov 9, 2026.
| Nov 9, 2026 | Ace Heather S | EVP, Chief HR Officer | Sell | $529,344 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Acevedo Sylvia | Director | Sell | $10,074 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Chaplin Ann C | EVP, GenCounsel&CorpSecretary | Sell | $242,472 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $30,252 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | Sell | $33,877 |
About QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry in China, the United States, South Korea, and internationally. 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 personal AI and compute devices and industrial, networking, and robotics 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; and grants licenses 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 AI, automotive, consumer, enterprise, IoT, and data center, as well as non-marketable and marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses; and modular businesses that provides software platforms, tools, and cloud-based services that enable developers and enterprises to build, deploy, and scale AI applications across heterogeneous computing environments. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
QCOM Key Statistics
QCOM in plain English
- P/E ratio (13.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of QCOM's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (52.81%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (31.61%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.13%) — 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 $172.47 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 $185.96 — about +7.8% versus the current price of $172.47. 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 $3,290 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 229%, or 12.6% per year.
Does QCOM pay a dividend?
Yes. QUALCOMM Incorporated currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.13% per year at today's share price.
What is QCOM's P/E ratio?
QCOM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.6, and 14.1 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 33 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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