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TechnologySemiconductorsScore data as of Sep 1, 2026

QCOM

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QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology· Semiconductors
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 9/10
Leader
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 1, 2026
Last price
$166.61
-$3.87 (-2.27%)
Latest market quote
Momentum52
Value69
Quality83
Risk Resilience49
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 4, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 66/100

Momentum 52/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · Sentiment 19.07%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 52/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+4.2%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
-0.9%
Jul 29, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 29, 2026$2.23$2.21-0.9%$9.69B$9.95B
Apr 29, 2026$2.56$2.65+3.5%$10.59B$10.6B
Feb 4, 2026$3.39$3.50+3.2%$12.12B$12.25B
Nov 5, 2025$2.87$3.00+4.5%$10.77B$11.27B
Jul 30, 2025$2.71$2.77+2.2%$10.33B$10.37B
Apr 30, 2025$2.82$2.85+1.1%$10.64B$10.98B
Feb 5, 2025$2.96$3.41+15.2%$10.91B$11.67B
Nov 6, 2024$2.56$2.69+5.1%$9.9B$10.24B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
12
Buy
23
Hold
3
Sell
12-month analyst target
$203.05
+21.87% versus current price
Based on 20 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$120.00
-27.98% vs latest price
Average target
$203.05
+21.87% vs latest price
High target
$400.00
+140.08% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 4, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.18

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$10.15B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score52

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score66/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
20
Average target
$203.05
Target upside
21.87%
Target range
$120.00 - $400.00
90-day revisions
9

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
2
Negative
0
finance.yahoo.com · Aug 31, 2026

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finance.yahoo.com · Aug 28, 2026

Why Qualcomm (QCOM) Is Moving Beyond Smartphones

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, an investment management company, released its “Value Equity Fund” Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund delivered a 4.32% total return in Q2 2026, underperforming the 13.87% gain for the Russell 1000 Value Index and the 15.20% return for the S&P 500, while […]

gurufocus.com · Aug 27, 2026

QUALCOMM Incorporated at Deutsche Bank Technology Conference Transcript

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seekingalpha.com · Aug 27, 2026

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Presents at Deutsche Bank 2026 Technology Conference Transcript

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Deutsche Bank 2026 Technology Conference August 26, 2026 6:10 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsDurga Malladi - Executive VP and GM of...

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QCOM Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for QCOM stock?

QCOM's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move QCOM stock?

Upcoming events that could move QCOM include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could QCOM's next earnings report affect the stock?

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What could drive QCOM stock higher?

QCOM could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt QCOM stock?

QCOM could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.