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TechnologySemiconductorsScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated

Technology / Semiconductors

Leader

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 9/10
$177.96+$2.25 (+1.28%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    54
  • Value
    69
  • Quality
    83
  • Risk resilience
    46
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

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 54/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 24.75%

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 54/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
67%
2 of 3 reported periods
Average surprise
+2.0%
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
Nov 4, 2026—$2.18——$10.15B—
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

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

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

Analyst ratings
Hold
11
Buy
23
Hold
3
Sell
12-month analyst target
$206.12
+15.82% versus current price
Based on 20 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$146.00
-17.96% vs latest price
Average target
$206.12
+15.82% vs latest price
High target
$400.00
+124.77% 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$2.17

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$10.14B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score54

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score66/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
20
Average target
$206.12
Target upside
15.82%
Target range
$146.00 - $400.00
90-day revisions
9

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
2
Negative
0
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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?

QCOM's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

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.