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QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$150.75 -2.05 (-1.34%)
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QUALCOMM - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
14
Buy
15

Based on 30 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for QUALCOMM in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 30 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for QCOM.

Consensus Price Target

$205.32
36.20% Upside
According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for QUALCOMM, the average price target is $205.32. The highest price target for QCOM is $270.00, while the lowest price target for QCOM is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.20% from the current price of $150.75.
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QCOM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/13/24 to 3/13/25
1 Month Ago
2/12/24 to 2/11/25
3 Months Ago
12/14/23 to 12/13/24
1 Year Ago
3/14/23 to 3/13/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$205.32$205.32$208.00$148.71
Forecasted Upside36.20% Upside19.38% Upside31.21% Upside-12.13% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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QCOM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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QCOM Price Targets by Month

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QUALCOMM Stock vs. The Competition

TypeQUALCOMMComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.68
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside32.31% Upside119.26% Upside20.85% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/7/2025Benchmark
2 of 5 stars
Cody Acree
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $240.00+41.74%
2/6/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Mark Lipacis
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Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$199.00 ➝ $179.00+6.92%
2/6/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
4 of 5 stars
Matthew Prisco
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$160.00 ➝ $160.00-9.02%
2/6/2025Piper Sandler
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Harsh Kumar
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$205.00 ➝ $190.00+8.04%
2/6/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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Kevin Cassidy
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $250.00+42.16%
1/17/2025Barclays
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Tom O'Malley
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $185.00+14.60%
1/7/2025Mizuho
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$245.00 ➝ $215.00+32.32%
12/9/2024Melius Research
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B. Reitzes
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Initiated CoverageHold$180.00+12.85%
11/20/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$230.00 ➝ $210.00+35.41%
11/11/2024Loop Capital
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G. Mobley
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Initiated CoverageHold$180.00+6.96%
11/7/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$207.00 ➝ $204.00+18.14%
11/7/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $215.00+24.01%
11/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$170.00 ➝ $175.00+1.36%
11/7/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $190.00+10.05%
11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $195.00+17.43%
10/16/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $185.00+6.27%
10/8/2024KeyCorp
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J. Vinh
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
9/16/2024TD Cowen
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J. Buchalter
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/12/2024Wolfe Research
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C. Caso
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/2/2024DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$210.00+28.05%
8/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$155.00 ➝ $170.00+4.42%
7/30/2024Westpark Capital
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K. Garrigan
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Reiterated RatingHold
7/23/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $250.00+28.22%
7/17/2024Hsbc Global Res
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F. Lee
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/17/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$200.00-4.60%
6/21/2024Tigress Financial
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I. Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $270.00+27.15%
5/31/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $245.00+19.63%
5/7/2024Argus
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J. Kelleher
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $205.00+12.03%
5/2/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $206.00+14.24%

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Should I Buy QUALCOMM Stock? QCOM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these QUALCOMM pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

QUALCOMM
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in QUALCOMM Incorporated:

  • QUALCOMM Incorporated has a strong market capitalization of $170.83 billion, indicating a robust financial position and stability in the wireless technology sector.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $3.40 and a yield of 2.21%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.50, QUALCOMM Incorporated is considered to be reasonably valued compared to its earnings, suggesting potential for growth.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $205.32, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 39.51%, reflecting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for strong performance metrics.

QUALCOMM
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in QUALCOMM Incorporated for these reasons:

  • QUALCOMM Incorporated's recent earnings report showed a miss on consensus estimates, with earnings per share of $2.86 compared to the expected $2.93, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a fifty-two week high of $230.63 and a low of $149.43, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • Despite a strong dividend payout ratio of 36.32%, any future cuts or changes to the dividend could negatively impact investor sentiment and income expectations.
  • Institutional investors hold 74.35% of the company's stock, which can lead to increased volatility if large shareholders decide to sell their positions.
  • Analyst ratings are mixed, with a significant number of hold ratings, suggesting uncertainty about the company's future performance and potential for growth.

QCOM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for QUALCOMM is $205.32, with a high forecast of $270.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.

30 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for QUALCOMM in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 14 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QCOM shares.

According to analysts, QUALCOMM's stock has a predicted upside of 36.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

QUALCOMM has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, Cantor Fitzgerald, Evercore ISI, Mizuho, Piper Sandler, and Rosenblatt Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like QUALCOMM less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for QUALCOMM is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how QCOM compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:QCOM) was last updated on 3/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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