Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM – Get Free Report) is expected to release its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4th. Analysts expect Qualcomm to announce earnings of $2.16 per share and revenue of $10.12 billion for the quarter. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.
Qualcomm Stock Down 1.6%
QCOM opened at $162.08 on Tuesday. Qualcomm has a twelve month low of $121.99 and a twelve month high of $259.92. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $177.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $169.42. The company has a market cap of $173.08 billion, a PE ratio of 18.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.12 and a beta of 1.65.
Qualcomm Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.92 per share. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 3rd. Qualcomm’s payout ratio is 42.59%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Qualcomm
In related news, EVP Akash Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $175.06, for a total transaction of $437,650.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,799 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,641,072.94. This represents a 10.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Ann Chaplin sold 1,827 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.75, for a total transaction of $319,268.25. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 25,770 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,503,307.50. The trade was a 6.62% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 30,258 shares of company stock worth $5,727,616 in the last 90 days. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have commented on QCOM shares. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $235.00 price objective on shares of Qualcomm in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. TD Cowen raised their target price on Qualcomm from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Evercore set a $159.00 price target on Qualcomm in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Benchmark lowered their price target on Qualcomm from $300.00 to $270.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded Qualcomm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Qualcomm presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $205.48.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated is a technology company that develops and commercializes wireless communications and semiconductor technologies. Through Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, the company designs integrated circuits, system software and related platforms used in smartphones, personal computers, automobiles, industrial equipment, consumer devices and other connected products. Its Snapdragon platforms support mobile computing, connectivity, artificial intelligence and multimedia applications, while its broader portfolio includes radio-frequency systems, networking and edge-computing technologies.
Qualcomm also operates a significant technology-licensing business through its Qualcomm Technology Licensing segment.
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