QCOM- QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology · Semiconductors
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
HoldWall Street consensus from 30 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$194.13
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $196.22
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$71.73
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$52.13
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
33.8%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
21.0%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
-4.0%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-23.0%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
55.21×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
2.02×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2.8B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.86%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 4, 2026
42
days
EPS (TTM)
$8.74
P/E (TTM)
22.5
Fwd P/E
19.2
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.86%
5Y Avg Annual
$3.1360
Last Payment
$0.9200
Ex-Date
09/03/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest09/03/2026 | 09/24/2026 | $0.9200 | 1.88% |
06/04/2026 | 06/25/2026 | $0.9200 | 1.88% |
03/05/2026 | 03/26/2026 | $0.8900 | 1.81% |
12/04/2025 | 12/25/2025 | $0.8900 | 1.81% |
09/04/2025 | 09/25/2025 | $0.8900 | 1.81% |
06/05/2025 | 06/26/2025 | $0.8900 | 1.81% |
03/06/2025 | 03/27/2025 | $0.8500 | 1.73% |
12/05/2024 | 12/26/2024 | $0.8500 | 1.73% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$196.22
Price
$0.9200
Last div. (quarterly)
214
shares
Own 214 QCOM shares ($41,991.08) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$41,991.08
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
1.88% yieldEstimate QCOM dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$187.54
Per month
$15.63
≈ 51 shares at $3.68/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM 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. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. Further, it provides security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks through software-based network security solutions. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Location
San Diego, United States
Employees
52,000
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) stock trades at $196.22, down 1.03% on the day. With a market capitalization of $209.57 billion, QCOM is a mega-cap technology stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.5, a forward P/E of 19.2 and earnings per share (EPS) of $8.74. Over the most recent period the company reported a 4% year-over-year revenue decline and a net profit margin of 21.0%. Below you'll find QCOM's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
QCOM - Frequently Asked Questions
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) a good stock to buy in 2026?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) shows strengths such as a strong 21% net margin and a 34% return on equity, while risks include declining revenue (-4%) and high leverage (debt/equity of 55.2). Whether QCOM is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is QCOM's stock price today?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) trades at $196.22, down 1.03% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does QCOM pay a dividend?
Yes. QUALCOMM Incorporated pays an annual dividend of $3.68 per share, a dividend yield of 1.86%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 3, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 41% of earnings.
Is QCOM overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 22.5×, QCOM trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the technology sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.88 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is QCOM's market cap?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has a market capitalization of $209.57 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Technology sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.