QUALCOMM Incorporated(QCOM)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosQUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
while the forward P/E of 17.61 suggests a more attractive valuation, the significant volatility in net income and the recent decline in revenue growth to -3.5% warrant a cautious wait-and-see approach.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 29, 2026 | $2.65vs $2.56+3.5% | $10.6Bvs $10.6B+0.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $3.50vs $3.39+3.2% | $12.3Bvs $12.1B+1.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $3.00vs $2.87+4.5% | $11.3Bvs $10.8B+4.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $2.77vs $2.71+2.2% | $10.4Bvs $10.3B+0.3% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock rose more than 2% in Monday's premarket session as improving risk appetite lifted large-cap technology stocks. Nasdaq futures gained 1.15%, while S&P 500 futures advanced 1.02%, supporting a broad rebound across semiconductor names.
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Qualcomm unveiled major AI infrastructure products and raised non-handset FY29 revenue targets to $40B, signaling a transformative growth phase. The wireless chip company raised its non-handset FY29 revenue target to $40B, with $15B+ from Data Center contracts with hyperscalers and Automotive guidance up 25% to $10B. Management targets FY29 EPS above $18 and envisions scaling total revenue toward $100B, while maintaining robust free cash flow and capital return flexibility.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly shifting from the cloud to the devices we use every day.
Qualcomm's strategic acquisitions enable their vertically integrated CPU, GPU, interconnect, and software capabilities, positioning it as a future AI powerhouse beyond legacy handset markets. These have contributed to the management's promising FY2029 guidance of $40B in non-handset revenues (expanding at a 4Y CAGR of +39.4%) and adj. EPS of over $18. Despite the recent breakout, QCOM remains compelling at a P/E of 18.34x and a 4Y PEG of 1.35x, while offering significant upside potential to my LTPT of $330.10.
Key metrics vs top competitors for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $186.48 | $196.55B | 37.22 | 13.66% | 12.51% | 23.34% | 1.85% | |
| $373.90 | $1.78T | 78.39 | 23.87% | 42.21% | 40.99% | — | |
| $249.27 | $218.06B | 81.20 | 42.09% | 28.99% | 16.84% | — | |
| $65.93 | $9.92B | 21.41 | -2.18% | 8.93% | 6.3% | — | |
| $87.13 | $8.08B | 24.07 | -1.09% | 9.22% | 9.69% | — | |
| $87.59 | $47.48B | 336.88 | 7.08% | 4.29% | 3.05% | — |
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 29, 2026·SEC
Mar 19, 2026·SEC
Feb 4, 2026·SEC
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) reported $44.49B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5366% increase from $813.9M in 1996.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) grew revenue by 13.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is profitable, generating $9.92B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (12.5% net margin).
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.85%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 23.3%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) generated $12.50B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
