How is QCOM valued relative to the market?

QCOM currently trades at a trailing P/E of 20.59x and a forward P/E of 17.65x. The stock has a beta of 1.68, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is QCOM?

QCOM reports a gross margin of 54.23%, an operating margin of 18.53%, a net profit margin of 21.01%. Return on equity stands at 33.75% and return on assets at 11.61%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

Does QCOM pay a dividend?

QCOM pays an annual dividend of $3.68, representing a forward yield of 2.02%. The payout ratio is 41.03%, which indicates the share of earnings distributed to shareholders. The most recent dividend date was 2026-09-23. Dividend sustainability should always be evaluated alongside free cash flow trends.

What is the analyst price target for QCOM?

Based on a consensus of 30 analysts, the median price target is $175.00, the most optimistic target is $400.00, the most conservative target is $100.00. At the current price of $177.12, the median target implies 1.2% downside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

Which ETFs hold QCOM?

QCOM is held by 7 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in SMH (3.06%), DRIV (2.11%), XLK (1.23%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence QCOM's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for QCOM?

As of the most recent session, QCOM closed at $177.12. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 29.2 (strong trend strength). Momentum is bearish and has been running for 4 days. A Golden Cross is in place. 30-day historical volatility is at 49.8%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for QCOM and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for QCOM fired on 02.09.26 at $169.96. The position has been held for 26 trading days. 10-day return from entry: +8.76%. 20-day return: +8.28%. The historical edge of the signal system for QCOM is +57.88% across 116 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the >20% range, averaging 30.4% at 10 days and 39% at 60 days.

QCOM – QUALCOMM Incorporated

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Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$177.12

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+57.88%

Signal Edge

Strong positive edge across 3 signals – signal has a clear statistical advantage

29.2

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Options Signals

14%

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

40% / 60%

Call / Put Flow

Bearish positioning – put premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

02.09.26

Date

Signal entry date

$169.96

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

26d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+8.76%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+8.28%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+8.77%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +2 / 7

QCOM shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 8 Long Put 📖 View full options analysis →

QCOM Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $177.12 · ATR14: $4.32

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +2 / 7

QCOM shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -4d	Strength: -0.64 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	29.2 – Strong	ADX38: 9.5
Volatility (HV30)	49.8% – Calm	HV90: 56.5% \| HV180: 59.2%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	-0.71 ATR ↑	EMA21: $179.82
GD200 Extension	1.1 ATR – Normal	GD20: -1.1 \| GD50: 0.7 \| GD100: -1.2

🟡 Downside Momentum Easing

Downward momentum has run -4 days but strength is decreasing (-0.64). The move may be exhausting.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 29.2 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 9.5. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 49.8% | HV90: 56.5% | HV180: 59.2%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $172.23 above GD200 $169.34 by 1.70%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($179.82) with -0.71 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $186.28 (-1.1 ATR) | GD50: $172.23 (0.7 ATR) | GD100: $186.83 (-1.2 ATR) | GD200: $169.34 (1.1 ATR). ATR14: $4.32.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-16.51	-7.77	18.00	-8.49	-7.97	-6.36	19.15	-1.19	13.96	2.03	3.29	3.34	5.43
2011	7.87	8.17	-5.53	4.81	2.36	-0.63	-5.36	-4.92	-4.76	8.29	9.29	-0.05	9.01
2012	6.42	4.40	8.70	-6.57	-9.95	1.02	7.20	3.26	2.73	-5.33	6.51	-2.38	11.92
2013	1.96	-1.63	0.97	-6.67	2.52	-3.38	5.91	1.55	0.85	2.96	5.26	1.10	14.67
2014	1.23	2.69	7.10	-1.74	1.85	-1.59	-7.54	4.89	-0.39	6.27	-6.83	3.54	1.38
2015	-15.91	10.65	-4.57	-2.06	1.84	-9.78	2.37	-12.18	-2.34	11.73	-19.54	1.40	-32.70
2016	-9.54	10.15	-1.86	-0.71	7.45	-2.23	18.08	1.97	7.93	2.40	-0.31	1.62	30.09
2017	-18.30	6.27	0.58	-4.88	6.85	-5.80	-3.20	-2.13	-0.40	-1.68	24.09	-2.24	-2.11
2018	4.68	-2.69	-14.70	-5.20	T 14.36	-4.25	T 14.08	6.78	2.93	-13.37	-8.55	-3.77	-12.71
2019	-13.73	7.62	T 5.22	48.99	-22.64	14.12	T -5.62	T 9.23	1.54	T 6.59	-0.04	T 7.01	53.71
2020	-3.81	-9.46	-16.03	T 19.38	6.93	14.40	17.63	8.68	T -3.55	3.21	18.71	0.71	71.77
2021	T 5.24	-15.71	-4.95	T 0.73	-2.10	T 6.71	6.39	-1.46	T -11.93	3.36	T 33.94	4.12	23.14
2022	-5.61	T -2.90	-6.64	-4.97	-1.41	T -8.77	T 17.43	-10.28	-13.04	0.38	T 7.81	-13.30	-40.96
2023	T 24.26	-10.78	3.15	T -6.37	-2.10	T 2.77	10.06	-13.29	-3.75	-1.90	T 16.38	11.54	34.92
2024	5.90	11.82	3.81	-3.42	T 24.34	-3.27	-9.54	6.89	T 4.17	-1.82	-4.08	-5.77	9.55
2025	12.56	-7.68	-0.01	T -3.00	T 7.39	8.61	-7.93	T 8.46	4.77	8.66	-6.99	T 1.79	11.33
2026	-12.37	-6.72	-8.69	T 41.09	41.81	-19.30	-18.86	12.48	T 10.46	-2.73			2.39

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

QCOM - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for QCOM:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
02.09.26	$169.96	26d	+8.76%	+8.28%	+8.77%	+0%
22.04.26	$136.07	42d	+37.1%	+43.76%	+83.74%	+58.7%
10.12.25	$182.21	4d	-4.09%	-4.06%	-4.06%	-4.06%
18.08.25	$158.90	32d	+1.15%	+1.46%	+4.03%	+5.58%
12.05.25	$152.12	16d	-4.43%	-2.29%	-2.29%	-2.29%
29.04.25	$146.88	2d	+1.08%	+0%	+0%	+0%
20.09.24	$168.92	11d	+0%	+1.29%	+2.52%	+2.52%
02.05.24	$180.10	45d	+8.06%	+13.71%	+20.94%	+18.01%
02.11.23	$117.36	58d	+9.85%	+9.96%	+20.57%	+17.25%
06.06.23	$116.36	16d	+2.97%	+3.21%	+3.21%	+3.21%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for QCOM: 57.88%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
>20%	3	+30.4%	+33.63%	+46.93%	+39.04%	Hold
15-20%	3	+16.59%	+12.22%	+19.46%	+107.3%	Hold
10-15%	3	+12.18%	+20.51%	+31.44%	+39.66%	Hold
7-10%	10	+8.77%	+10%	+11.48%	+9.46%	Close
5-7%	5	+5.72%	+11.36%	+9.48%	+8.65%	Close
3-5%	12	+3.94%	+5.76%	+5.12%	+4.82%	Close
1-3%	23	+2.09%	+0.86%	+0.62%	+1.41%	Close
0-1%	7	+0.52%	+0.73%	+0.71%	+0.95%	Close
-1-0%	8	-0.76%	-0.02%	-0.71%	+3.46%	Neg
-3-1%	19	-1.88%	-0.37%	+0.04%	-0.19%	Neg
-5-3%	10	-4.18%	-2.53%	-1.93%	+3.2%	Neg
-7-5%	5	-6.16%	-5.63%	-5.63%	-4.33%	Neg
-10-7%	4	-8.41%	-9.91%	-9.91%	-9.91%	Neg
<-10%	4	-14.41%	-13.61%	-13.61%	-3.06%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 10% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 8

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

14%

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

40% / 60%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into puts. This indicates net bearish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

-7,175,445.1

Negative GEX: market makers are short gamma. They sell dips and buy rallies, which amplifies moves and increases volatility.

GEX Flip Strike

$120.00 · 32.2%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$182.50 · 3%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$177.12

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

QCOM GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Put Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 14% – options are historically cheap. Bearish flow (40% calls) supports buying downside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Profits from significant downside moves with limited maximum risk

✓ Cheap entry when IV-Rank is historically low

✓ Can be used as portfolio protection against existing long positions

Risks

✕ Time decay erodes value daily – timing the entry matters

✕ Needs a substantial move below the strike to be profitable

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays above the strike

▶ FAQ: Long Put

What is a Long Put?

A Long Put gives the buyer the right to sell the underlying at the strike price before expiration. It is a bearish strategy with maximum loss limited to the premium paid. It is often used as a hedge against existing long positions.

When is buying puts most cost-effective?

Buying puts when IV-Rank is low means you are purchasing protection at below-average cost. Many traders fail to hedge when volatility is cheap and scramble to buy expensive puts when fear spikes. Buying puts proactively when IV is historically low is a disciplined risk management approach.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 14% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$192.41 B
PE Ratio (TTM)	20.59
Forward PE	17.65
PEG Ratio	0.81
EV/EBITDA	16.35
Price/Sales	4.37
Price/Book	6.88
Beta	1.68

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	54.23%
Operating Margin	18.53%
Net Margin	21.01%
ROE	33.75%
ROA	11.61%

Dividends

Metric	Value
Annual Dividend	$3.68
Forward Yield	202.00%
Payout Ratio	41.03%
Dividend Date	2026-09-23

Analyst Consensus (30 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$175
High Target	$400
Low Target	$100

About QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. Further, it provides security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks through software-based network security solutions. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

ETF Holdings

QUALCOMM Incorporated is included in 7 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
SMH	3.06%
DRIV	2.11%
XLK	1.23%
QQQ	0.77%
BLOK	0.65%
GRID	0.58%
SPY	0.24%

Frequently Asked Questions – QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)

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