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    Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)

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    TECHNOLOGY • SEMICONDUCTORS • NASDAQ

    $170.48
    +6.29 (+3.83%)

    Market Cap: $175.36B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    95%(38/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +7.97%

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.34
    Range$2.26 - $2.43
    30 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $10.5B
    Range$10.3B - $11.1B
    29 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.30
    Range$2.00 - $2.95
    27 analysts
    EPS RevisionsNo revisions (7d)
    1
    23
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$2.67+16.2%
    60d ago$2.67+16.2%
    30d ago$2.68+16.8%
    7d ago$2.35+2.2%
    Current$2.30
    Revenue Consensus
    $10.6B
    Range$9.9B - $12.0B
    23 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$2.30---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$2.34---
    Jun 26
    		$1.53$1.54-0.65%Miss-44.8%
    Mar 26
    		$2.65$2.56+3.58%Beat-7.0%
    Dec 25
    		$3.50$3.40+2.94%Beat+2.6%
    Sep 25
    		$2.56$2.34+9.40%Beat-4.8%
    Jun 25
    		$2.77$2.71+2.21%Beat+18.9%
    Mar 25
    		$2.85$2.82+1.06%Beat+16.8%
    Dec 24
    		$3.41$2.99+14.05%Beat+24.0%
    Sep 24
    		$2.69$2.57+4.67%Beat+33.2%
    Jun 24
    		$2.33$2.26+3.10%Beat+24.6%
    Mar 24
    		$2.44$2.32+5.17%Beat+13.5%
    Dec 23
    		$2.75$2.37+16.03%Beat+16.0%
    Sep 23
    		$2.02$1.91+5.76%Beat-35.5%
    Jun 23
    		$1.87$1.81+3.31%Beat-36.8%
    Mar 23
    		$2.15$2.16-0.46%Miss-33.0%
    Dec 22
    		$2.37$2.35+0.85%Beat-26.6%
    Sep 22
    		$3.13$3.13+0.00%Beat+22.7%
    Jun 22
    		$2.96$2.87+3.14%Beat+54.2%
    Mar 22
    		$3.21$2.92+9.93%Beat+68.9%
    Dec 21
    		$3.23$3.00+7.67%Beat+48.8%
    Sep 21
    		$2.55$2.26+12.83%Beat+75.9%
    Jun 21
    		$1.92$1.68+14.29%Beat+123.3%
    Mar 21
    		$1.90$1.67+13.77%Beat+115.9%
    Dec 20
    		$2.17$2.10+3.33%Beat+119.2%
    Sep 20
    		$1.45$1.18+22.88%Beat+85.9%
    Jun 20
    		$0.86$0.71+21.13%Beat+7.5%
    Mar 20
    		$0.88$0.80+10.00%Beat+14.3%
    Dec 19
    		$0.99$0.85+16.47%Beat-17.5%
    Sep 19
    		$0.78$0.71+9.86%Beat-13.3%
    Jun 19
    		$0.80$0.77+3.90%Beat+6.7%
    Mar 19
    		$0.77$0.71+8.45%Beat-3.8%
    Dec 18
    		$1.20$1.09+10.09%Beat+22.4%
    Sep 18
    		$0.90$0.83+8.43%Beat-2.2%
    Jun 18
    		$0.75$0.71+5.63%Beat-9.6%
    Mar 18
    		$0.80$0.70+14.29%Beat-40.3%
    Dec 17
    		$0.98$0.91+7.69%Beat-17.6%
    Sep 17
    		$0.92$0.81+13.58%Beat-28.1%
    Jun 17
    		$0.83$0.81+2.47%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$1.34$1.20+11.67%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$1.19$1.18+0.85%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$1.28$1.11+15.32%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield2.11%
    Annual/Share$3.59
    Payout Ratio30.60%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsMar, Jun, Sep, Dec

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+6.31%
    5Y CAGR+6.49%
    View QCOM's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio16.65EV/EBITDA13.58x
    Price/FCF17.30xFCF Yield5.78%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin21.00%Operating Margin18.50%
    ROE33.80%ROIC22.89%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity0.55xInterest Coverage17.30x
    Current Ratio2.02xQuick Ratio1.28x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta1.66Avg Volume9.77M
    52-Week High$258.9652-Week Low$121.54

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$162.59
    SMA 20$162.75
    SMA 50$172.40
    SMA 200$167.03
    EMA 10$163.98
    EMA 20$164.16
    EMA 50$170.99
    EMA 200$169.31

    MACD

    Line: -1.70Signal: -3.45Hist: 1.75

    ADX

    ADX: 12.1+DI: 27.3-DI: 19.3

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up100.0
    Aroon Down20.0
    PSAR$155.06

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$168.87
    Lower Band$156.63
    %B Position752%(Upper)
    Band Width1.13

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    55.8

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K78.8
    Stoch %D67.1
    Williams %R-5.4
    ROC (10d)5.1%
    Momentum8.30
    CCI (20d)189.5
    MFI (14d)58.8

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$6.17(3.6%)
    StdDev (20d)3.06
    Hist Vol40.6%(High)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$168.65
    OBV283.4M
    AD Line-3.7B
    CMF (20d)0.102

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)9.6M
    Vol Ratio1.2x
    VWMA (20d)$162.78

    Pivot Points

    R3$169.41
    R2$167.45
    R1$165.82
    Pivot Point$163.86
    S1$162.23
    S2$160.27
    S3$158.64

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-7.11
    Ultimate Osc60.3
    KST-32.89

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$9.95B$10.60B$12.25B$11.27B$10.37B$10.98B$11.67B$10.24B$9.39B$9.39B$9.94B$8.63B
    Cost of Revenue$4.67B$4.90B$5.57B$5.03B$4.61B$4.94B$5.16B$4.47B$4.17B$4.11B$4.31B$3.88B
    Gross Profit$5.28B$5.70B$6.68B$6.24B$5.76B$6.04B$6.51B$5.78B$5.22B$5.28B$5.62B$4.75B
    Operating Expenses$3.65B$3.39B$3.32B$3.32B$3.00B$2.92B$2.95B$3.19B$3.00B$2.94B$2.69B$3.34B
    R&D$2.61B$2.46B$2.45B$2.37B$2.23B$2.22B$2.23B$2.30B$2.26B$2.24B$2.10B$2.13B
    SG&A$976.00M$898.00M$865.00M$910.00M$771.00M$706.00M$723.00M$761.00M$664.00M$707.00M$627.00M$628.00M
    Operating Income$1.63B$2.31B$3.37B$2.92B$2.76B$3.12B$3.56B$2.58B$2.22B$2.34B$2.93B$1.41B
    Interest Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Interest Expense$178.00M$171.00M$169.00M$170.00M$168.00M$163.00M$163.00M$179.00M$168.00M$172.00M$178.00M$173.00M
    Income Before Tax$2.46B$2.23B$3.55B$2.97B$2.95B$3.10B$3.63B$2.60B$2.28B$2.50B$2.96B$1.42B
    Income Tax Expense$460.00M$-5,138,000,000$543.00M$6.09B$286.00M$293.00M$455.00M$-319,000,000$171.00M$223.00M$151.00M$-209,000,000
    Net Income$2.00B$7.37B$3.00B$-3,117,000,000$2.67B$2.81B$3.18B$2.92B$2.13B$2.33B$2.77B$1.49B
    EBITDA$3.04B$2.82B$4.11B$3.51B$3.52B$3.67B$4.23B$3.21B$2.87B$3.08B$3.58B$2.06B
    EBIT$2.64B$2.40B$3.72B$3.14B$3.12B$3.27B$3.80B$2.78B$2.45B$2.67B$3.14B$1.59B
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Government Contracts

    Gov Obligations (TTM)
    -$131252
    Gov Obligations / Revenue
    0.0%
    Obligations YoY
    N/A
    Active Awards
    7
    New Awards (TTM)
    4
    Avg Remaining Term
    7.2 mo

    Top agency: Department of Commerce at 100.0% of trailing twelve month obligations across 1 agencies

    Recent Awards

    Award IDAgencyObligatedStart
    1333ND26PNB670022Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and Technology$30000Mar 23, 2026
    N0017326P5017Department of DefenseDepartment of the Navy$26000Feb 17, 2026
    1333ND26PNB670212Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and Technology$22500Jul 18, 2026
    1331L525P13350088Department of CommerceOffice of the Secretary$15000Sep 19, 2025

    Federal contract obligations are bookings recorded by the awarding agency, not recognized revenue. They can exceed 100% of revenue and can be negative when contracts are de-obligated. Source: USAspending.gov prime awards, data through Jul 31, 2026.

    News

    Qualcomm stock holds steady as guidance sets the tone

    Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is holding steady after reporting $9.95 billion in quarterly revenue, beating expectations, despite adjusted earnings per share missing slightly at $2.21. The company's Q4 2026 EPS guidance of $2.05 to $2.25 provides a clear outlook, with analysts forecasting full-year EPS of $7.74. The stock is currently trading at $164.29, emphasizing earnings execution rather than pure growth.

    AD HOC NEWS•8/31/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Qualcomm Expands Dragonwing Ecosystem in Korea, Accelerating Push into Industrial AI and Robotics

    Qualcomm is expanding its Dragonwing platform in Korea to accelerate its push into industrial AI and robotics. The company hosted its "Dragonwing IoT Day" in Seoul, showcasing industrial automation, robotics, vision AI, and agentic AI applications with around 500 customers and partners. Dragonwing is evolving into a B2B platform that connects hardware, software, and partners, moving beyond silicon to offer integrated solutions for on-device AI and connectivity in industrial environments.

    Korea IT Times•8/31/26•
    Bullish

    Qualcomm stock holds steady as guidance anchors earnings outlook

    Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is trading steadily despite a recent earnings miss, with investors focusing on Q4 2026 EPS guidance and its dividend yield. Analysts have a consensus "Hold" rating with an average price target of $203.76, suggesting a 24% upside from its current trading price of $164.19. The company's Snapdragon mobile platform continues to be featured in high-end devices, reinforcing its role in the mobile and AI sectors.

    AD HOC NEWS•8/30/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Qualcomm Inc (QCI) Q1 2026 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides

    Qualcomm Inc (QCI) has released its Q1 2026 earnings report, detailing actual EPS of €3.03, which beat the consensus EPS of €2.93 by €0.10. The company also reported actual revenue of €10.59 billion, surpassing the expected revenue of €10.48 billion and showing a year-over-year growth of 5.00%. The earnings call took place on February 4, 2026, after market close, and the next earnings date is estimated for November 11, 2026.

    TipRanks•8/29/26•
    Bullish

    Applied Materials adds Qualcomm executive to board

    Applied Materials Inc. has appointed Akash Palkhiwala, the CFO and COO of Qualcomm Incorporated, to its board of directors. Palkhiwala, who oversees finance, semiconductor operations, and IT at Qualcomm, will also join Applied Materials' Audit Committee. His extensive experience in finance and the semiconductor industry is expected to be a significant asset to the board.

    Investing.com•8/28/26•
    Neutral

    Frequently Asked Questions About QCOM

    What is QCOM's current dividend yield?
    Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has a current dividend yield of 2.11%.
    Does QCOM pay dividends?
    Yes, Qualcomm Incorporated pays dividends with a current yield of 2.11%.
    What is QCOM's P/E ratio?
    Qualcomm Incorporated has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.65.
    What is QCOM's market cap?
    Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has a market capitalization of $175.36B with a current stock price of $170.48.

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