QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 20% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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QUALCOMM Incorporated stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Price Target 2026: Analysts See 22% Upside

The average price target for QUALCOMM Incorporated is $196.27. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 22,16% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated overvalued or undervalued?

QUALCOMM Incorporated is currently undervalued with a gap of 22.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $160.66, which places QUALCOMM Incorporated in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $176.64, and overvalued when the price exceeds $215.90.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For QUALCOMM Incorporated, the fair value range lies between $176.64 and $215.90.


See the full price target analysis for QUALCOMM Incorporated →

Analyst Ratings for QUALCOMM Incorporated stock in 2026: Buy

37 analysts cover QUALCOMM Incorporated. Analysts are mostly neutral — 51.4% recommend Hold. The average price target is $196.27, which gives an upside of 22.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.73/5)
Strong Buy
12 (32.4%)
Buy
5 (13.5%)
Hold
19 (51.4%)
Strong Sell
1 (2.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.73 out of 5 based on 37 analysts

About QUALCOMM Incorporated – Semiconductors

Qualcomm, altså qcom.us, udvikler trådløs teknologi, som er helt grundlæggende for mobilindustrien. De tjener primært penge på to måder: De laver og sælger de integrerede kredsløb – de chips, vi kender fra telefoner – gennem deres QCT-afdeling. Det er dem, der driver 3G, 4G og 5G-kommunikation. Deres anden store indtægtskilde er licenser. Qualcomm ejer en masse patenter og giver så andre firmaer lov til at bruge deres teknologi, for eksempel til at producere produkter, der kører på CDMA2000 eller LTE-standarder. De driver også investeringer i nye selskaber, der arbejder med AI og bilteknologi. De opererer globalt og blev grundlagt i 1985. Read more about the company

Key Figures for QUALCOMM Incorporated

$ 165B Market cap
$ 44,1B Revenue
Semiconductors Industry
18.58 P/E
3.75 P/S
5.60 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is QUALCOMM Incorporated?

Dividend stock

QUALCOMM Incorporated is classified as a dividend stock with a dividend of 2.2% and a payout ratio of 35%, which points to a sustainable dividend level.

Score Overview for QUALCOMM Incorporated

💰 Value Score 58/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 58/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 22/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 46/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in QUALCOMM Incorporated that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 23% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

QUALCOMM Incorporated trades at a P/E ratio of 18.6, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 14.0 (25% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 3.8. The P/B ratio is 5.6. The PEG ratio is 0.63 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

QUALCOMM Incorporated has a profit margin of 21.0% (excellent) and an operating margin of 18.5%. Return on equity (ROE) is 33.8% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 11.6%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -23.0% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 5.25 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 109.9% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.83%.

QUALCOMM Incorporated Dividend 2026: 2.2% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for QUALCOMM Incorporated in 2026

Dividend yield
2.21%
Dividend per share
0.92 USD
Payout ratio
35.4%
Healthy
Dividend growth (5 years)
+2.3%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
3.04 USD

When does QUALCOMM Incorporated pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
September 3, 2026
Next dividend payment
September 24, 2026
Latest payment date
September 24, 2026

How much does QUALCOMM Incorporated pay in dividends?

QUALCOMM Incorporated pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.92 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.21%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 2.3%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 35.4%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for QUALCOMM Incorporated

We have registered dividend payments for QUALCOMM Incorporated since 2020-03-04. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 26 times, most recently on 2026-09-03. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-09-032026-09-240.92USDUnknown period
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2021-03-032021-03-250.65USDUnknown period
2020-12-022020-12-170.65USDUnknown period
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2020-03-042020-03-260.62USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in QUALCOMM Incorporated 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at QUALCOMM Incorporated have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 7,109,822 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include ACE HEATHER S, Palkhiwala Akash J., Grech Patricia Y and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 6 sales. A net 907,104 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 7,109,822 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: ACE HEATHER S sold 3,200 shares at 147 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is selling: ACE HEATHER S, Palkhiwala Akash J., Grech Patricia Y, AMON CRISTIANO R, Akash J Palkhiwala and others.

Latest Insider Trades in QUALCOMM Incorporated (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in QUALCOMM Incorporated. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 ACE HEATHER S Sell 3,200 147 470,528
2026-07-14 Palkhiwala Akash J. Sell 581 189 110,053
2026-06-11 Palkhiwala Akash J. Sell 294 203 59,756
2026-05-21 Grech Patricia Y Sell 829 202 167,267
2026-05-20 Grech Patricia Y Sell 424 203 85,864
2026-05-12 Palkhiwala Akash J. Sell 60 227 13,636
2026-05-05 AMON CRISTIANO R Sell 10,000 185 1,850,000
2026-05-04 AMON CRISTIANO R Sell 10,000 180 1,800,000
2026-05-04 ACE HEATHER S Sell 3,200 178 569,024
2026-04-30 Grech Patricia Y Sell 192 172 33,024

Who is buying and selling QUALCOMM Incorporated shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: ACE HEATHER S, Palkhiwala Akash J., Grech Patricia Y, AMON CRISTIANO R, Akash J Palkhiwala and others. In total, 7,109,822 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

QUALCOMM Incorporated Short Selling 2026: 3.8% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.8% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.8%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
0% 2% 5% 10% 20%+
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3.8%

When Does QUALCOMM Incorporated Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for QUALCOMM Incorporated is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of QUALCOMM Incorporated 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM.US) – RSI 40, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
QUALCOMM Incorporated technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $157.53 is 6.8% below the 20-day average ($168.99). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 19.1% below the 50-day average ($194.74). Long term, the stock is 6.1% below the 200-day average ($167.82), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (194.74) is above the 200-day average (167.82), which is a classic bullish signal for QUALCOMM Incorporated.

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated overbought or oversold?

QUALCOMM Incorporated has an RSI of 39.6. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for QUALCOMM Incorporated

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-10.087), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-9.874) by 0.213, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (4.589), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (9.741) by 5.152, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Short-term momentum is still falling – a deeper pullback is possible.

Risk Profile for QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated has an annual standard deviation of 52.1%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for QUALCOMM Incorporated

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-10.087). Weekly bullish (4.589).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 39.6 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About QUALCOMM Incorporated stock in 2026

Should you buy QUALCOMM Incorporated stock now?
No, the technical signal for QUALCOMM Incorporated is currently SELL. QUALCOMM Incorporated trades at $160.66 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -10.087 with falling momentum (signal: -9.874); RSI is at 39.6 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $196.27 points to 22.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for QUALCOMM Incorporated stock?
The average analyst price target for QUALCOMM Incorporated is $196.27. The current price is $160.66, which gives an upside of 22.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $176.64 and $215.90.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated a dividend stock?
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.21%. The latest dividend was $0.92 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 9/3/2026. The payout ratio is 35.4%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/24/2026.
When does QUALCOMM Incorporated pay a dividend in 2026?
QUALCOMM Incorporated pays its next dividend on 9/24/2026. The latest dividend was $0.92 per share with an ex-dividend date of 9/3/2026. The dividend yield is 2.21%. The payout ratio of 35.4% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of QUALCOMM Incorporated stock?
QUALCOMM Incorporated is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 52.1%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated overvalued?
No, QUALCOMM Incorporated is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (22.2% upside). QUALCOMM Incorporated has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 18.6 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 3.8, a P/B ratio of 5.6. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 22.2%.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated overbought?
No, QUALCOMM Incorporated is not overbought. RSI is at 39.6 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 39.6 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 4.9% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next QUALCOMM Incorporated earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for QUALCOMM Incorporated has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated shorted?
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated is shorted with 3.8% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying QUALCOMM Incorporated stock?
No, insiders are not buying QUALCOMM Incorporated shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 6 sales. On a net basis, 907,104 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 7,109,822 $ sold. Active sellers include ACE HEATHER S, Palkhiwala Akash J., Grech Patricia Y and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated a good stock?
Based on our total score, QUALCOMM Incorporated is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 46 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 58/100, Quality: 58/100, Momentum: 22/100. In addition: analysts see 22.2% upside to the price target; a dividend of 2.21%; technical signal: Sell. Whether QUALCOMM Incorporated is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for QUALCOMM Incorporated stock?
The outlook for QUALCOMM Incorporated based on current data: the average analyst price target is $196.27 (+22.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 18.6 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is QUALCOMM Incorporated stock falling?
QUALCOMM Incorporated is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.9% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can QUALCOMM Incorporated go?
The average analyst price target for QUALCOMM Incorporated is $196.27, which corresponds to a potential gain of 22.2% from the current price of $160.66. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can QUALCOMM Incorporated fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for QUALCOMM Incorporated. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does QUALCOMM Incorporated do?
Qualcomm, altså qcom.us, udvikler trådløs teknologi, som er helt grundlæggende for mobilindustrien. De tjener primært penge på to måder: De laver og sælger de integrerede kredsløb – de chips, vi kender fra telefoner – gennem deres QCT-afdeling. Det er dem, der driver 3G, 4G og... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Semiconductors industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate QUALCOMM Incorporated as an investment.
Did QUALCOMM Incorporated raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from QUALCOMM Incorporated. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated making money or losing money?
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 21.0% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 18.5%. At a P/E ratio of 18.6, you currently pay 18.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can QUALCOMM Incorporated go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of QUALCOMM Incorporated is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.25 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 110% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does QUALCOMM Incorporated have a lot of debt?
QUALCOMM Incorporated has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 110%. For the teknologi sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can QUALCOMM Incorporated service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 14.8x, and net debt equals 0.9 years of earnings (EBITDA).