QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
NASDAQ: QCOMTechnologyRadio And Television Broadcasting And Communications EquipmentUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
QCOM stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $187.95B
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.37
- Forward P/E
- 17.25
- EPS (TTM)
- $8.64
- Dividend yield
- 2.04% ($3.59)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
- 52-week range
- 121.99 – 259.92
- Day range
- 171.02 – 176.28
- Volume / Avg
- 9.54M / 12.23M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 1.07B
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
QCOM stock today
On Oct 8, QCOM ended the session at $176.01, shedding $1.11 (0.63%), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. At this level, QCOM sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $121.99 to $259.92: 32.3% below the high, set on May 29, 2026 and 44.3% above the low. QCOM is up 2.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 4.9%.
At 20.4x trailing earnings, QUALCOMM trades below the peer-group median of 37.8x. Its forward P/E of 17.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. QUALCOMM's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. QUALCOMM pays an annual dividend of $3.59 per share, a 2.04% yield at the current price.
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About QUALCOMM
Company profileQUALCOMM 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.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
- CEO
- Mr. Cristiano Renno Amon
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA
- Employees
- 52,000
- IPO year
- 1991
- Website
- qualcomm.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, QUALCOMM generated $44.28 billion in revenue, up 13.7% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $5.54 billion (-45.4% year over year), for a net margin of 12.5% versus a median of 26.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 55.4% (down from 56.2%) and operating margin 27.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $44.28B | $38.96B | $35.82B | $44.20B | $33.57B |
| Growth | +13.66% | +8.77% | -18.96% | +31.68% | +42.65% |
| Net income | $5.54B | $10.14B | $7.23B | $12.94B | $9.04B |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.01 | $8.97 | $6.42 | $11.37 | $7.87 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (37 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$194.13+10.29%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 9
- Hold 23
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 2
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.47
- Last reported (Q3 2026)
- Jul 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.87 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.59
- Dividend yield
- 2.04%
- Last payment
- $0.92
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
QCOM news
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- Qualcomm vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?NasdaqQCOM, TSM, TWN
- QCOM Lags Industry Year to Date: What's the Next Move for Investors?NasdaqQCOM, INTC, AMD
QUALCOMM peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSIMotorola Solutions Inc. | 447.12 | -0.27% | $74.00B | vs QCOM |
| NOKNokia Corporation Sponsored ADR | 10.14 | -4.52% | $56.77B | vs QCOM |
| UIUbiquiti Inc. | 641.80 | +1.13% | $38.85B | vs QCOM |
| ERICEricsson ADR | 9.50 | +0.42% | $30.91B | vs QCOM |
| PLPlanet Labs PBC Class A | 17.19 | -3.15% | $6.25B | vs QCOM |
| ONDSOndas Inc. | 6.85 | -4.73% | $3.99B | vs QCOM |
| VISNVistance Networks Inc. | 6.02 | -0.82% | $1.39B | vs QCOM |
| HLITHarmonic Inc. | 11.07 | -1.77% | $1.21B | vs QCOM |
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QUALCOMM stock FAQ
What is QUALCOMM's stock price today?
QCOM last traded at $176.01 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.63% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does QUALCOMM pay a dividend?
Yes. QUALCOMM pays $3.59 per share annually, a 2.04% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.92 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 3, 2026.
When is QUALCOMM's next earnings date?
QUALCOMM is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.47.
What is QCOM's P/E ratio?
QCOM trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.37 and a forward P/E of 17.25, compared with a median of 37.8 for its closest peers.
Is QUALCOMM in the S&P 500?
Yes. QUALCOMM (QCOM) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is QUALCOMM's CEO?
Mr. Cristiano Renno Amon is the chief executive officer of QUALCOMM Incorporated, which has about 52,000 employees.
Has QCOM ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent QCOM stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Aug 16, 2004, one of 4 splits on record.