Brokerages Set QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) Price Target at $188.50

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the twenty-five brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have given a hold recommendation, ten have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $164.6667.

A number of brokerages have issued reports on QCOM. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $200.00 price objective on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of QUALCOMM from $195.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of QUALCOMM from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $200.00 target price on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Thursday, January 15th.

Key Headlines Impacting QUALCOMM

Here are the key news stories impacting QUALCOMM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues Qualcomm’s sharp sell‑off left the stock deeply oversold and that improving technicals plus several high analyst targets (some as high as ~$200) create an attractive risk/reward setup for a rebound. 2 Reasons Qualcomm’s Risk/Reward Is Now Red Hot
• Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank upgraded QCOM to a “strong‑buy,” signaling some analysts see the post‑earnings weakness as a buying opportunity. DZ Bank upgrade (Zacks)
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reiterated an overweight rating after Q4 results, reinforcing that some brokers view the earnings beat and fundamentals as supportive for upside. Qualcomm beats estimates as Piper Sandler reiterates overweight
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo’s take: QCOM’s Q4 results looked soft at first glance but underlying details (beat on EPS/revenue, and revenue up ~4.7% YoY) suggest the print isn’t as bad as the initial drop implied — still, guidance and handset exposure keep uncertainty. QUALCOMM’s Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary continues to be mixed: UBS kept a Neutral rating and trimmed its price target to $160, reflecting caution despite QCOM’s beat. UBS Keeps a Neutral Rating on QUALCOMM
• Negative Sentiment: Daiwa America downgraded QCOM from “strong‑buy” to “hold,” removing upside conviction from one broker and likely contributing to near‑term selling pressure. Daiwa America downgrade (Zacks)
• Negative Sentiment: Daiwa Securities also cut its rating (outperform → neutral) and set a $140 target, signaling limited upside around current levels and adding to mixed analyst signals. Daiwa Securities downgrade (Finviz)
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish takes (e.g., Sharewise “Bear of the Day”) and critical analyst Q&A from the earnings call highlight lingering skepticism about guidance, handset exposure, and visibility — factors that can keep volatility elevated. Bear of the Day: Qualcomm

QUALCOMM Trading Down 2.2%

NASDAQ:QCOM traded down $3.12 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $137.92. 4,434,888 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 10,566,953. The stock has a market capitalization of $147.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.40, a PEG ratio of 6.93 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.83 and a current ratio of 2.51. The company has a fifty day moving average of $165.26 and a 200 day moving average of $164.56. QUALCOMM has a 12 month low of $120.80 and a 12 month high of $205.95.

QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The wireless technology company reported $3.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.38 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.16 billion. QUALCOMM had a net margin of 11.96% and a return on equity of 44.09%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $3.41 earnings per share. QUALCOMM has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.650 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that QUALCOMM will post 9.39 EPS for the current year.

QUALCOMM Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 5th will be issued a $0.89 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 5th. This represents a $3.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. QUALCOMM’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 73.55%.

Insider Activity at QUALCOMM

In related news, EVP Ann C. Chaplin sold 7,180 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $178.03, for a total value of $1,278,255.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 23,944 shares in the company, valued at $4,262,750.32. This trade represents a 23.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Alexander H. Rogers sold 15,917 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $178.01, for a total transaction of $2,833,385.17. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 26,071 shares in the company, valued at $4,640,898.71. This trade represents a 37.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 46,217 shares of company stock valued at $7,901,275 over the last ninety days. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Wedbush Securities Inc. grew its position in QUALCOMM by 32.8% in the 4th quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. now owns 70,374 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $12,037,000 after acquiring an additional 17,390 shares during the last quarter. Betterment LLC boosted its stake in shares of QUALCOMM by 20.9% during the fourth quarter. Betterment LLC now owns 1,858 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $318,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares during the period. IFC Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of QUALCOMM in the fourth quarter worth about $518,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB increased its stake in QUALCOMM by 3.6% in the 4th quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 48,252 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $8,254,000 after buying an additional 1,655 shares during the period. Finally, Providence Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in QUALCOMM by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. Providence Capital Advisors LLC now owns 40,700 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $6,962,000 after buying an additional 1,300 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.35% of the company’s stock.

QUALCOMM Company Profile

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.

The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.