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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock

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$164.79

▲ +$1.72(+1.05%)4:00 PM ET - vs previous closei

Quote as of Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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Today54%

$162.51L Aug 13 '26$166.77H Aug 13 '26

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Open $163.25High $166.77Low $162.51

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As of Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) traded at $164.79, a +1.05% move versus the prior close, ranging between $162.51 and $166.77 intraday, and on volume of 7.48M shares. The stock carries a market capitalization of $173.07B. Sell-side analysts rate QCOM Hold across 49 ratings.

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QUALCOMM Incorporated — Neutral watch

NasdaqGS / Technology / Semiconductors

Hold analyst tone.

Why this viewSignals

Analyst view

Hold · 49 analysts

Based only on the available fresh signals shown above. Not investment advice.

Forward Outlook

Forward model

Balanced watch

Balanced watch. Analyst/revision signal (61/100) is the strongest signal; news sentiment (0/100) is the main constraint. Model confidence is 4/100 — some inputs are unavailable, so treat this as a directional research screen rather than a forecast.

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Macro / sectorTechnology

Sector momentum is included beside the broader market regime.

TECHi Thesis

QCOM strategic watchlist

Evergreen business strategy points migrated from /qualcomm-stock/ for the quote page research layer.

The Qualcomm pillar content is now integrated into /quote/QCOM/: handsets, auto, edge AI, buybacks, dividends, and the Apple modem risk.

Qualcomm is a wireless, mobile-chip, automotive, and edge-AI semiconductor company. The stock thesis weighs handset cash flow and licensing strength against Apple modem risk, automotive growth, AI-at-the-edge opportunity, and capital returns.

Synthesized from TECHi strategic coverage, quote-page model inputs, and CMS-managed research notes. Not investment advice.

Market Data & Peers

Key valuation and profitability

Market cap

$173.07B

Size · Market data source · Aug 14

Snapshot data; period detail may vary by provider and filing cadence.

Benchmark context

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QCOM stock FAQ

4 answers covering latest price, analyst view, and sector context.

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What is the latest QCOM price on TECHi?

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) was last quoted at $164.79 as of Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT. That price was +1.05% versus the prior session's close.

What is the analyst consensus on QCOM?

Analysts rate QCOM as Hold. Based on 49 sell-side analysts tracked.

What sector is QUALCOMM Incorporated in?

QUALCOMM Incorporated operates in the Technology sector — Semiconductors industry.

How does QUALCOMM Incorporated fit the AI infrastructure trade?

TECHi groups QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) under AI infrastructure: Silicon, networking, servers, cooling, EDA, and data-center physical layer.

TECHi Coverage

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Catalyst checklist

QCOM

Questions and catalysts distilled from /qualcomm-stock/.

1How quickly does Apple reduce Qualcomm modem exposure?CatalystSeparate a one-session headline reaction from a durable demand or margin change.

2Can automotive revenue scale into a material profit contributor?Earnings qualityCheck whether revenue, margins, and cash conversion support the valuation.

3Will Snapdragon X and edge AI platforms gain durable share?Valuation riskCompare upside to target disagreement, estimate revisions, and downside setup.

4Is the buyback creating value at current valuation levels?Valuation riskCompare upside to target disagreement, estimate revisions, and downside setup.

Handsets

Tracker 1

Premium Android share and licensing trends remain core.

Auto

Tracker 2

Design-win pipeline conversion matters.

Apple

Tracker 3

Any modem transition update can move the multiple.

Capital returns

Allocation check

Buyback pace and dividend policy support investor demand.

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