What is the fair value of QCOM stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for QCOM to be between $174.41 and $191.47. The current price is $174.43.

What is the analyst price target for QCOM?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for QCOM is $194.13. This implies a potential upside of 11.3% from current levels.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

QCOM - Qualcomm Inc

RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

$174.43

-1.07 (-0.61%) ▼

5d: -3.52%

30d: -4.14%

90d: -2.06%

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Analysis Updated: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 04, 2026 21d

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Signal fired Oct 6, 2026 at $180.39 · last confirmed Oct 12, 2026

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Bottom Line:
ℹ️ NEUTRAL: QCOM is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 3.5% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: -2.7%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$161.97

Based on 0.6% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$100.57

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.4x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: QCOM is currently trading at $174.43, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $174.41 to $191.47. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 17.1) compared to its historical average (15.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.5% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, QCOM is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $171.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: QCOM scores 18/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $194.13 (+11.3%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY LOW

Historical Trading Range $174.41 - $191.47

Company Quality Score 41/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 58.1%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BEARISH: Weak technical setup (18/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($194.13)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.5% growth with -4.0% revenue growth
WARNING: Composite score 41/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $174.41 - $191.47

Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY LOW

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $171.02

Resistance Level $190.03

Current Trend Downtrend

Technical data as of Oct 12, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 17.11

Wall Street Target $194.13 (+11.3%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) -4.0%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -23.0%

Profit Margin 21.0%

Valuation Premium vs History +3.5% premium

PE vs Historical 17.1 vs 15.4 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +3.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $180.54 (+4%)

2-Year Target $186.85 (+7%)

3-Year Target $193.39 (+11%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 17→15) PE COMPRESSION $174.10 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: -2.7%) $186.30 (+7%)

Base: (SPY PE: 17.1, Growth: -2.7%) $160.47 (-8%)

Bear: (PE: 14.5, Growth: -2.7%) $136.40 (-22%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (20x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 20.31 | Current EPS (TTM): $8.64

Bull Case $227.83 (+31%)

Analyst growth 18.0%, PE expands to 22.3

Base Case $207.12 (+19%)

Market implied 18.0%, PE stable at 20.3

Bear Case $119.34 (-32%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.3

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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