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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$172.62 -4.24 (-2.40%)
Closing price 10/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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Qualcomm - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
21
Buy
14

Based on 38 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Qualcomm in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 38 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 21 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for QCOM.

Consensus Price Target

$204.10
18.24% Upside
According to the 38 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Qualcomm, the average price target is $204.10. The highest price target for QCOM is $400.00, while the lowest price target for QCOM is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.24% from the current price of $172.62.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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QCOM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
21 Hold rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$204.10$204.10$221.31$182.10
Forecasted Upside18.24% Upside8.68% Upside28.83% Upside11.74% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

QCOM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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QCOM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Qualcomm Stock vs. The Competition

TypeQualcommTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.34
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.24% Upside715.24% Upside19.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
9/15/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
9/9/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Neutral$190.00+7.71%
9/9/2026 Reiterated RatingSector Weight
9/9/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$160.00 ➝ $180.00+3.39%
9/9/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/9/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight
9/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$235.00+34.99%
8/7/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/30/2026Set Target$159.00+5.24%
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7/30/2026 Set Target$160.00+6.74%
7/30/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$265.00 ➝ $170.00+9.20%
7/30/2026Set Target$400.00+156.94%
7/30/2026Lower TargetNeutral$190.00 ➝ $170.00+12.50%
7/30/2026Lower TargetNeutral$190.00 ➝ $160.00+6.01%
7/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $175.00+14.35%
7/30/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$231.00 ➝ $220.00+41.32%
7/29/2026Lower TargetNeutral$198.00 ➝ $175.00+6.79%
7/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $270.00+60.04%
7/27/2026 Set Target$200.00+18.55%
7/27/2026Lower TargetNeutral$200.00 ➝ $165.00-2.52%
7/15/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
7/7/2026 UpgradeModerate Buy
6/29/2026Boost TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $210.00+11.11%
6/26/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$265.00+29.33%
6/25/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform ➝ Strong-Buy
6/25/2026 UpgradeBuy
6/25/2026 DowngradeHold
6/25/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/23/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$165.00 ➝ $195.00-12.12%
6/22/2026 Set Target$200.00-11.55%
6/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $265.00+22.72%
5/18/2026 Set Target$220.00+7.95%
5/8/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
5/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $280.00+26.31%
5/8/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$225.00+10.98%
5/1/2026 Set Target$220.00+25.54%
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$160.00-10.98%
4/30/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
4/29/2026DowngradeNeutral
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2/24/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$185.00+31.76%
8/26/2025Set Target$200.00+25.31%

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Should I Buy Qualcomm Stock? QCOM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Qualcomm pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Qualcomm
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in QUALCOMM Incorporated:

  • QUALCOMM Incorporated shares are currently trading at $172.62, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $204.10, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's long-term prospects.
  • A Delaware federal jury recently ruled that Arm Holdings breached its licensing agreement with QUALCOMM Incorporated, confirming the company's right to continue developing custom Oryon CPUs, which strengthens its strategic flexibility and reduces legal risks associated with its CPU roadmap and relationship with Meta Platforms.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated reported revenue of $9.95 billion for the most recent quarter, which exceeded analyst estimates of $9.69 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to generate strong top-line growth despite challenges in the smartphone market.
  • The company maintains a strong financial position with a current ratio of 2.02 and a quick ratio of 1.28, indicating sufficient liquidity to cover short-term obligations, while its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 suggests a conservative approach to leverage that supports financial stability.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated offers a dividend yield of 2.11%, providing income to investors, and its P/E ratio of 19.98 is competitive relative to its growth potential, as reflected in a P/E/G ratio of 3.92, which may appeal to value-oriented investors seeking a balance of growth and yield.

Qualcomm
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in QUALCOMM Incorporated for these reasons:

  • QUALCOMM Incorporated remains heavily dependent on smartphone chips, which generated approximately $5.1 billion or more than half of its quarterly revenue, exposing the company to significant risk if handset demand continues to decline or if customers shift to competitors.
  • Investors appear skeptical of QUALCOMM Incorporated's "AI" repositioning, viewing the company as caught between a pressured smartphone business and unproven growth in AI and data-center chips, which is weighing on the broader investment narrative and contributing to a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts.
  • The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average of $174.28 and its 200-day moving average of $178.72, signaling weak near-term momentum and potential downward pressure on the share price in the coming months.
  • Recent insider activity shows significant selling, with executives such as EVP Akash Palkhiwala and CAO Patricia Grech selling thousands of shares in the past few months, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's near-term outlook or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated's revenue declined 4.0% year over year in the most recent quarter, and its earnings per share of $2.21 missed the consensus estimate of $2.23, suggesting that the company is facing headwinds in its core business that may not be fully offset by new initiatives in AI and data-center chips.

QCOM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 38 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Qualcomm is $204.10, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

38 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Qualcomm in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 21 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" QCOM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in QCOM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Qualcomm's stock has a predicted upside of 18.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Qualcomm's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Qualcomm more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Qualcomm is 2.34 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how QCOM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Qualcomm analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/21/2026.
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