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QCOM Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
QUALCOMM · Technology · Semiconductors
QCOM live signal snapshot
QCOM last traded at $176.57, up 1.75% on the session, trading 32.1% below its 52-week high of $259.92 and 44.7% above its 52-week low of $121.99. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates QCOM a HOLD, at 68% model confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term momentum is deteriorating: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked downward and price is holding below the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $183.82 (4.1% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, QCOM reads 50.4, close to the midpoint, so momentum gives neither side an edge. Its MACD line is above its signal line with a positive histogram (0.28) — upward momentum is accelerating. Its 50-day average ($178.51) is holding 5.0% above the 200-day ($169.98), the pattern chartists call a golden cross.
The average 12-month target from 28 Wall Street analysts is $185.25 (range $100.00–$320.00) — 4.9% upside from where QCOM trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 10 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 3 Sell/Strong Sell (and 24 Hold).
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About QUALCOMM
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is a semiconductors company in the technology sector, headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States. 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 has a market value of about $188.9 billion and roughly 57,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 1.76, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
QCOM performance vs. the market
QCOM is up 3.2% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 2.9%, 8.6 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: −0.2% in the last month against +7.1% over three months.
| Period | QCOM | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.2% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +7.1% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +3.2% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +2.9% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
QUALCOMM financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, QUALCOMM reported revenue of $10.4 billion and net income of $1.3 billion (a 12.0% net margin). Revenue was down 8.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.9 on trailing earnings of $12.70 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $9.1 billion, and total debt equals 53% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $10.4B | $1.3B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $9.9B | $2.0B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $10.6B | $7.4B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $12.3B | $3.0B |
QCOM vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, QCOM's +3.2% year-to-date return beats 2 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Micron Technology (MU, +184.3%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALCOMM (QCOM) | $176.57 | +3.2% | 13.9 | HOLD |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $413.35 | +36.0% | 26.8 | HOLD |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $345.22 | −0.3% | 44.1 | HOLD |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $811.30 | +184.3% | 10.9 | HOLD |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | $552.90 | +158.2% | 118.1 | BUY |
QCOM stock: common questions
What is the QCOM stock price target?
28 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $185.25, in a range of $100.00–$320.00, versus a recent price of $176.57. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $183.82 over the next month.
Is QCOM a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates QCOM a HOLD at 68% confidence. Among analysts, 10 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 24 Hold and 3 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has QCOM stock performed this year?
QCOM is up 3.2% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 2.9%, 8.6 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: −0.2% in the last month against +7.1% over three months.
What is QCOM's 52-week high and low?
QCOM has traded between $121.99 and $259.92 over the past 52 weeks; at $176.57 it is 32.1% below its 52-week high of $259.92 and 44.7% above its 52-week low of $121.99.
What sector is QCOM in, and who are its peers?
QCOM is in the technology sector (semiconductors). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include NVIDIA (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), Micron Technology (MU).
How accurate is the QCOM forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines QCOM's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.