QCOM
Qualcomm (QCOM)
NASDAQ
$172.75-$5.22 (-2.93%)
Price as of Oct 22, 2026 6:47 PM EDT
  • $190.0B
    Market Cap
  • 7.32%
    1-Year Change
  • Semiconductors
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 56
  • Momentum Score: 71
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 64
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Canada 5G Device Market - Size, Trends, Strategic Insights, and Forecasts (2026-2031) | USD 15.2 Billion Opportunity Fueled by 5G Advanced, FWA, and Enterprise IoT

Canada's 5G device market is projected to grow from USD 10.0 billion in 2026 to USD 15.2 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 8.7%, driven by mid-band spectrum deployment, 5G-Advanced technology, fixed wireless access, and enterprise IoT adoption. Key growth drivers include spectrum rollout, regulatory competition measures, rural connectivity initiatives, and carrier innovation, though supply chain dependencies and delayed spectrum availability in some markets present challenges.

10/22/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Trailer Telematics Market to Grow from USD 0.77 billion in 2024 to USD 1.41 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.5% — MarketsandMarkets™

The global trailer telematics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2024 to 2030, driven by demand for efficient fleet management, regulatory compliance, and cold-chain logistics. The Americas region leads the market, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth at 11.8% CAGR. Key players include CalAmp, Descartes Systems Group, Qualcomm, Omnitracs, and others offering GPS tracking, temperature monitoring, and predictive maintenance solutions.

10/19/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Not Nvidia. Not Cisco. This Is the AI Networking Stock Quietly Wiring Every Data Center

Arista Networks is emerging as a critical AI infrastructure player by providing high-speed Ethernet switches that solve data center bottlenecks. As AI models grow more demanding, faster networking becomes essential to keep expensive GPUs operating at full capacity. Arista's stock has outperformed both Nvidia and Cisco this year, rising 54%, with strong Q2 results showing 37.7% revenue growth and guidance for continued expansion.

10/15/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Corning vs. Honeywell International: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Corning and Honeywell International represent two different industrial investment approaches. Corning, a specialty materials leader, is undergoing rapid transformation with 30%+ optical communications growth driven by AI data centers and ambitious plans to reach $40 billion revenue by 2030. Honeywell, a diversified conglomerate, offers steady execution post-aerospace spinoff with strong free cash flow. The article recommends Corning for long-term investors seeking exposure to a company mid-transformation before its full potential is reflected in stock price.

10/15/2026, 4:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Intel vs. Qualcomm: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Intel is undergoing a massive foundry business transformation to compete in AI chip manufacturing, but faces significant losses, negative free cash flow, and suspended dividends. Qualcomm maintains strong profitability with 12.5% net margins and robust free cash flow of $12.8 billion, while expanding in 5G, automotive, and computing markets. Despite Intel's higher 5-year performance, the author recommends Qualcomm as the better buy due to superior financial metrics and lower valuation, though suggests an S&P 500 ETF as the optimal choice.

10/15/2026, 8:37 AM • The Motley Fool

Advanced Micro Devices vs. Arm: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AMD and Arm represent two distinct semiconductor business models: AMD designs and sells high-performance chips with 34% revenue growth, while Arm licenses chip architectures with 23% growth. Despite AMD's faster growth and lower valuation multiples, the author favors Arm due to its exceptional 93.88% gross margins, dominant smartphone market presence, and potential for long-term value despite higher stock valuations.

10/15/2026, 8:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Most New Investors Pick the Wrong Stocks First. Here's What I'd Buy Instead.

New investors often chase hyper-speculative stocks driven by market hype rather than fundamentals. The article recommends a diversified approach starting with S&P 500 ETFs, then adding established companies with clear business models and proven staying power: Qualcomm, BlackRock, Roku, Walmart, and Brookfield Infrastructure.

10/15/2026, 6:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Global Microprocessor Market Size, Share, Growth Trends, and Forecast 2026-2035 | AI, High-Performance Computing, Automotive, and IoT Drive 8.7% CAGR Toward USD 191 Billion

The global microprocessor market is projected to grow from USD 85.4 billion in 2025 to USD 191 billion by 2035, expanding at an 8.7% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising demand for AI, high-performance computing, automotive electronics, IoT, and industrial automation. ARM architecture processors and mobile/laptop segments are key growth areas, with North America accounting for 22.9% of the market. Leading companies are investing in AI-optimized designs, energy-efficient chips, and strategic partnerships to strengthen their positions.

10/15/2026, 4:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

Marvell's New $18 Billion Revenue Target Could be a Game-Changer

Marvell Technology has set an ambitious $18 billion fiscal 2028 revenue target, leveraging custom AI chip wins, hyperscaler partnerships, and optical connectivity opportunities. The key question for investors is whether the company's growth can accelerate fast enough to justify its current valuation.

10/14/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Broadcom vs. Qualcomm: Which Chip Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Broadcom and Qualcomm represent different semiconductor strategies: Broadcom combines hardware with high-margin software and benefits from AI infrastructure demand, while Qualcomm dominates mobile but faces headwinds from weak Chinese demand and competition from in-house chip development. Despite Qualcomm's lower valuation multiples, Broadcom's superior growth prospects and AI exposure make it the better buy for 2026.

10/12/2026, 6:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Qualcomm Doesn't Look Cheap Next to Its AI Chip Peers. Here's Why.

Qualcomm's focus on edge AI chips for consumer devices limits its growth potential compared to Nvidia and Broadcom, which target hyperscalers spending billions on cloud AI infrastructure. Despite healthy 6% revenue and 27% EPS growth projections, Qualcomm significantly lags peers' 61-80% growth rates. Trading at 26x forward earnings versus Nvidia's 15x and Broadcom's 22x, Qualcomm appears overvalued relative to its growth prospects.

10/11/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Arm vs. Marvell Technology

The article compares Arm Holdings and Marvell Technology as AI infrastructure plays. Arm dominates smartphone processor architecture with 93.88% gross margins but faces competition from custom silicon development. Marvell leads data center connectivity with 32.6% net margins and aggressive growth targets ($20B by FY2028, $70-90B by FY2031), though it carries customer concentration risk. The author recommends Marvell as the better buy due to superior valuation metrics and stronger AI demand tailwinds.

10/10/2026, 7:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Applied Materials vs. Qualcomm: What Revenue Trends Tell Investors About These Artificial Intelligence Companies

Applied Materials has nearly closed a significant revenue gap with Qualcomm, posting consecutive quarterly gains driven by AI infrastructure demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Meanwhile, Qualcomm faces sequential revenue declines as the mobile handset market matures, though the company is attempting to pivot toward AI data center opportunities.

10/08/2026, 2:08 PM • The Motley Fool

Qualcomm Just Opened a New AI Growth Engine. Here's Why It Matters.

Qualcomm is transitioning its power-efficient computing expertise into a data-center AI business. The company has secured hyperscaler customers, providing proof of concept for its strategy. Future success depends on repeat customer wins, next-generation chip performance, and maintaining attractive profit margins.

10/07/2026, 2:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Qualcomm vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Qualcomm and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as semiconductor investment options for 2026. TSM demonstrates superior growth (24% YoY average) and profitability (45.1% net margin) driven by AI demand, while Qualcomm trades at a lower valuation (P/E 18.2x vs 28.0x) but faces margin pressures from rising manufacturing costs. Growth-oriented investors may prefer TSM, while cost-conscious investors might favor Qualcomm.

10/07/2026, 10:20 AM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$174.10
$178.99
$177.96
1-Year Range
$124.07
$251.02
$177.96
Latest Close$177.96
Change
+$2.25 (+1.26%)
Volume7,208,565
Market Cap$190.0B
Shares Outstanding1.1B
P/E (TTM)20.68
Diluted EPS (TTM)$8.61
Enterprise Value$200.8B

Information as of 10/21/2026

Company Profile

$190.0B
Market Cap
$9.3B
Net Income
Sector: Technology
Industry: Semiconductors
5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121-1714
858 587 1121

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. The company is in collaboration with Amazon to enable customized silicon at scale for large-scale AI data centers. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Key Executives

  • Cristiano Renno Amon
  • Heather Ace
  • Baaziz Achour
  • Akash Palkhiwala
  • Alexander H. Rogers

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions15.6B (66.77%)
  • Mutual Funds7.8B (33.19%)
  • Insiders7.6M (0.03%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)