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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$176.25 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 07/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$177.05 +0.80 (+0.45%)
As of 07/2/2026 08:00 PM Eastern
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Qualcomm - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
20
Buy
16

Based on 37 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 37 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 20 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for QCOM.

Consensus Price Target

$220.45
25.08% Upside
According to the 37 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Qualcomm, the average price target is $220.45. 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 upside of 25.08% from the current price of $176.25.
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
7/3/25 to 7/3/26
1 Month Ago
6/3/25 to 6/3/26
3 Months Ago
4/4/25 to 4/4/26
1 Year Ago
7/3/24 to 7/3/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
20 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$220.45$181.79$163.77$187.26
Forecasted Upside25.08% Upside-27.29% Downside29.16% Upside15.52% 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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.28
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside25.08% Upside174.03% Upside13.31% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/29/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
4 of 5 stars
Vijay Rakesh
Vijay Rakesh
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $210.00+11.11%
6/26/2026
DZ Bank AG logo
DZ Bank
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldBuy$265.00+29.33%
6/25/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket PerformStrong-Buy
6/25/2026 UpgradeBuy
6/25/2026 Initiated CoverageBuyNeutral
6/25/2026 DowngradeHold
6/25/2026UpgradeUnderweightOverweight
6/25/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
6/25/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$175.00 ➝ $250.00+23.62%
6/25/2026Boost TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $235.00+16.20%
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $300.00+48.34%
6/25/2026Boost TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $190.00-3.12%
6/25/2026Set TargetNeutral$150.00 ➝ $220.00+12.18%
6/25/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$140.00 ➝ $235.00+19.83%
6/25/2026Boost TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $198.00+0.96%
6/25/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $265.00+35.13%
6/25/2026UpgradeUnderweightEqual Weight$146.00 ➝ $231.00+17.79%
6/25/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$200.00-2.54%
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $265.00+35.13%
6/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
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%
5/13/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/8/2026 DowngradeMarket Perform
5/8/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
5/8/2026 Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
5/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $280.00+26.31%
5/8/2026 UpgradeNeutralOutperform$225.00+10.98%
5/4/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
5/1/2026 Set Target$220.00+25.54%
5/1/2026 Set Target$300.00+71.19%
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$160.00-10.98%
4/30/2026 Set Target$179.00-0.41%
4/30/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
4/29/2026DowngradeNeutral
2/24/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$185.00+31.76%
2/5/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$200.00+48.81%
8/26/2025Set Target$200.00+25.31%
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10/8/2024DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
8/12/2024DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
7/30/2024Reiterated RatingHold

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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 Saturday, June 27, 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 $121.99, which is significantly lower than its 1-year high of $259.92, potentially indicating a buying opportunity for investors.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated has a strong return on equity of 42.11%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • The company recently authorized a $20 billion share buyback program, which often signals that management believes the stock is undervalued and can enhance shareholder value.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.92 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders and a healthy dividend yield of approximately 1.9%.
  • With a market capitalization of $199.62 billion, QUALCOMM Incorporated is a major player in the semiconductor and telecommunications industry, providing stability and growth potential for investors.

Qualcomm
Bear Case

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

  • The company's revenue has decreased by 3.5% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining growth and could affect future earnings.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated has a relatively high P/E ratio of 20.59, which could suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment.
  • The firm has a beta of 1.59, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which could lead to greater price fluctuations and risk for investors.
  • Despite the recent dividend increase, the payout ratio is at 40%, which may limit future dividend growth if earnings do not improve.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated's guidance for Q3 2026 EPS is between 2.100-2.300, which may not meet investor expectations if the company fails to achieve these targets.

QCOM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 37 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Qualcomm is $220.45, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

37 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Qualcomm in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 20 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 25.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Qualcomm's stock had 10 downgrades and 9 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Qualcomm more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Qualcomm is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how QCOM compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:QCOM) was last updated on 7/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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