(QCOM) Qualcomm - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7475251036

QCOM: Semiconductors, Processors, IoT, Chips, Modems

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry. The company operates through three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment designs and supplies advanced connectivity and high-performance, low-power computing solutions, including integrated circuits and system software for mobile devices, automotive systems (connectivity, digital cockpit, ADAS/AD), and IoT applications such as consumer electronics, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment manages the companys intellectual property portfolio, granting licenses for essential patents used in CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G technologies. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies across industries like 5G, AI, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, holding stakes in non-marketable equity securities, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. The company also provides development services and products to U.S. government agencies and contractors. Incorporated in 1985, Qualcomm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

As of the latest data, Qualcomm trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker QCOM, classified as a common stock in the Semiconductors industry. The stock is currently priced at $136.66, with a 20-day average volume of 8,765,788 shares. Key technical indicators include SMA-20 at $144.78, SMA-50 at $154.83, and SMA-200 at $164.32, with an ATR of $6.99. Fundamental analysis highlights a market cap of $154.01B, P/E ratio of 15.02, forward P/E of 11.56, P/B ratio of 5.53, and P/S ratio of 3.78, supported by a return on equity (RoE) of 39.27%.

Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, here is a 3-month forecast for QCOM: - Price Movement: The stock is likely to test resistance levels at $154.3 and $160.3, with potential pullbacks to $136.66. A break above $160.3 could signal an uptrend toward $172.1. - Volatility: The ATR of $6.99 suggests moderate price fluctuations, with potential sideways trading within the $136.66-$160.3 range. - Valuation: With a forward P/E of 11.56 and P/S of 3.78, the stock may attract investors seeking exposure to the semiconductor and 5G sectors. - Momentum: The SMA-20 ($144.78) and SMA-50 ($154.83) indicate near-term resistance, while the SMA-200 ($164.32) suggests longer-term bullish sentiment. - Investor Sentiment: A high RoE of 39.27% and strong revenue growth in 5G and automotive segments could drive positive sentiment.

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QCOM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 151,146m
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
GiC Sub-Industry Semiconductors
IPO / Inception 1991-12-13

QCOM Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 29.3
Fundamental 80.9
Dividend Rating 60.3
Rel. Strength -7.51
Analysts 3.85/5
Fair Price Momentum 130.20 USD
Fair Price DCF 114.04 USD

QCOM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.99%
Annual Growth 5y 5.44%
Payout Consistency 82.3%

QCOM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -87.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -72.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 49.8%
CAGR 5y 16.83%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.38
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.16
Alpha -22.14
Beta 1.638
Volatility 58.66%
Current Volume 5145.5k
Average Volume 20d 8864.3k
What is the price of QCOM stocks?
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 148.56 with a total of 5,145,519 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +9.12%, over one month by -7.24%, over three months by -12.75% and over the past year by -7.20%.
Is Qualcomm a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 80.91 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of QCOM as of April 2025 is 130.20. This means that QCOM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.36%.
Is QCOM a buy, sell or hold?
Qualcomm has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.85. Therefor, it is recommend to buy QCOM.
  • Strong Buy: 14
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 17
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for QCOM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, QCOM Qualcomm will be worth about 149.6 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 148.56. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +0.72%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 192.5 29.5%
Analysts Target Price 204.7 37.8%
ValueRay Target Price 149.6 0.7%