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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$186.67 +18.29 (+10.86%)
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Qualcomm - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
15
Buy
9

Based on 28 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 28 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 15 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for QCOM.

Consensus Price Target

$172.40
-7.65% Downside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Qualcomm, the average price target is $172.40. The highest price target for QCOM is $300.00, while the lowest price target for QCOM is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.65% from the current price of $186.67.
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
5/5/25 to 5/5/26
1 Month Ago
4/5/25 to 4/5/26
3 Months Ago
2/4/25 to 2/4/26
1 Year Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$172.40$163.77$188.50$193.08
Forecasted Upside-7.65% Downside29.16% Upside26.60% Upside38.47% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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

TypeQualcommComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.21
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-5.91% Downside170.42% Upside14.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/1/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$220.00+25.54%
5/1/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$300.00+71.19%
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$160.00-10.98%
4/30/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$150.00 ➝ $175.00+0.40%
4/30/2026 Set Target$179.00-0.41%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$135.00 ➝ $150.00-3.85%
4/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $200.00+28.21%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$140.00 ➝ $160.00+2.56%
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingUnderweight$146.00-6.41%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$150.00 ➝ $170.00-2.47%
4/30/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$150.00 ➝ $160.00+2.56%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$140.00 ➝ $160.00+2.56%
4/30/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$130.00 ➝ $150.00-3.85%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$140.00 ➝ $160.00-10.90%
4/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $225.00+25.18%
4/30/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$190.00+13.70%
4/30/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
4/29/2026DowngradeNeutral
3/30/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutral$135.00+6.21%
3/27/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
3/26/2026Reiterated RatingOutperformMarket Perform$175.00 ➝ $140.00+7.40%
3/10/2026Initiated CoverageUnderperform$145.00+8.37%
2/24/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$185.00+31.76%
2/11/2026 DowngradeOutperformNeutral$140.00-0.74%
2/10/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/5/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$200.00+48.81%
2/5/2026Lower TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $140.00-5.97%
1/27/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
8/26/2025Set Target$200.00+25.31%
12/9/2024 Initiated CoverageHold$180.00+12.85%
10/8/2024DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
8/12/2024DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
7/30/2024Reiterated RatingHold
7/17/2024DowngradeStrong-BuyHold$200.00+4.38%
6/21/2024Boost TargetBuy$238.00 ➝ $270.00+27.15%

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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 Monday, May 4, 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:

  • The current stock price is around $177, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the semiconductor sector.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong market confidence in its future performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $188.85 billion, suggesting stability and a strong position in the industry.
  • Recent upgrades in price targets by various analysts reflect positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • QUALCOMM's diverse product offerings, including advanced technologies for mobile devices, position it well in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Qualcomm
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive ratings, some analysts have issued "hold" or "underweight" ratings, indicating caution regarding the stock's short-term performance.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with executives selling shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term prospects.
  • The company's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a one-year high of $205.95 and a low of $121.99, indicating volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
  • QUALCOMM's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54 suggests a moderate level of debt, which could impact financial flexibility in challenging market conditions.
  • Market competition in the semiconductor industry is intense, which may affect QUALCOMM's market share and profitability moving forward.

QCOM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Qualcomm is $172.40, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Qualcomm in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 15 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 downside of -7.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Qualcomm's stock had 6 downgrades and 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Qualcomm less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Qualcomm is 2.21 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how QCOM compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:QCOM) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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