QCOM

Qualcomm

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Technology

industry

Semiconductors

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

04/29/26

Business Summary

Qualcomm develops and sells semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, primarily focused on wireless technologies and mobile chipsets. The company also licenses intellectual property related to wireless communications standards to device manufacturers worldwide.

VALUATION

P/E

25.6

Market Cap ($M USD)

$135,626

Forward P/E

11.4

PEG

1

PRICE TO SALES

3.1

PRICE TO BOOK

5.9

EV / EBITDA

9.4

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.80%

Annual Payout

$3.56

Payout Ratio

70.40%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

10+

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

6.50%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$5.00

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$11.13

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

0.60%

Return on Equity (ROE)

23.30%

Operating Margin

27.20%

Debt-to-Equity

0.6

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

5.3

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

15.90%%

Current Ratio

2.5

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Qualcomm has a market cap of $135,626M and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.6 with a forward P/E of 11.4, suggesting expectations for improved earnings. The company reports EPS of 9.4, operating margin of 23.30%, return on equity of 0.60%, and debt/equity of 27.20%, indicating profitability with moderate leverage. With a price/sales ratio of 3.1, price/book of 5.9, short interest of 6.50%, and its next earnings report due 04/29/26, investors are closely watching forward performance.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Qualcomm operates in the Technology sector within Semiconductors, an industry heavily reliant on advanced computing and connectivity technologies. Its positioning suggests meaningful exposure to AI-driven and next-generation chip demand trends.

The Bull Case

The stock’s forward P/E of 11.4 compared to a current P/E of 25.6 may indicate expectations for earnings acceleration, supported by a PEG Forward of 1. Strong operating margins of 23.30% and a dividend per share of 2.80% with a 10+ five-year average dividend growth rate add to the bullish outlook.

The Bear Case

EPS Next Year (Est.) of $5.00 compared to current EPS of 9.4 may signal a projected earnings decline, which could pressure valuation. A return on equity of 0.60% combined with short interest of 6.50% suggests some skepticism around capital efficiency and near-term performance.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

4.20%

Analyst Consensus

2.52

Average Analyst Price Target

$159.92

Institutional Ownership %

81.60%

1-Year Beta

1.46

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

0.10%%

Distance to 52-Week High

61.70%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

105.20%%