Perkins Coie Trust Co Has $4.09 Million Position in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM

Perkins Coie Trust Co lessened its stake in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 12.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 24,600 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 3,348 shares during the quarter. Perkins Coie Trust Co’s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $4,092,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of QUALCOMM by 122.4% during the first quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 169 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the period. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in QUALCOMM during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. bought a new stake in QUALCOMM in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in QUALCOMM in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in QUALCOMM in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.35% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at QUALCOMM

In related news, EVP Alexander H. Rogers sold 15,917 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $178.01, for a total value of $2,833,385.17. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 26,071 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,640,898.71. This trade represents a 37.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Patricia Y. Grech sold 203 shares of QUALCOMM stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.00, for a total value of $34,510.00. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 200,023 shares of company stock worth $33,558,154 over the last quarter. 0.08% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

QUALCOMM Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:QCOM opened at $175.25 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $171.84 and a 200-day moving average of $163.09. QUALCOMM Incorporated has a 12 month low of $120.80 and a 12 month high of $205.95. The company has a current ratio of 2.82, a quick ratio of 2.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $187.69 billion, a PE ratio of 35.84, a PEG ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.22.

QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The wireless technology company reported $3.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $0.13. QUALCOMM had a net margin of 12.51% and a return on equity of 43.22%. The business had revenue of $11.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.74 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.69 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. QUALCOMM has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.500 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that QUALCOMM Incorporated will post 9.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

QUALCOMM Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 4th were issued a dividend of $0.89 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $3.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. QUALCOMM’s payout ratio is 72.80%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

QCOM has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Monday. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of QUALCOMM from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Arete Research set a $200.00 target price on shares of QUALCOMM in a report on Tuesday, August 26th. Susquehanna set a $210.00 price target on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price target on QUALCOMM from $185.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $192.94.

Key Headlines Impacting QUALCOMM

Here are the key news stories impacting QUALCOMM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi roughly a quarter ahead of schedule — the deal adds high‑speed connectivity IP and appoints Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis to lead Qualcomm’s data‑center business, accelerating Qualcomm’s push beyond handsets into higher‑growth data‑center markets. Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Alphawave Semi
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: coverage and trading show shares rose after the Alphawave deal as investors rewarded the strategic expansion into data‑center chips and connectivity IP — supporting the view of a re‑rating away from a pure handset story. Qualcomm Stock Rises After $2.4 Billion Alphawave Semi Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Recent performance: research notes and screens point to Qualcomm outperforming broader market moves recently, reflecting investor interest in its expanding end markets and improving revenue mix. Qualcomm (QCOM) Surpasses Market Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and analyst views are mixed — commentary notes Qualcomm’s P/E is at decade highs as the market re‑rates the name; some firms remain cautious (Cantor Fitzgerald neutral) while others keep buy views and higher targets, so continued execution in 2026 will be critical to justify the multiple. Qualcomm’s Monster Rally Has a Catch—Can the Stock Keep Climbing?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Ann Chaplin sold 7,180 shares (~$1.28M) earlier this week (reported), trimming her stake ~23% — insider sales can be read as profit‑taking and may create short‑term investor caution. QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) EVP Ann Chaplin Sells 7,180 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Another EVP, Akash J. Palkhiwala, sold 2,538 shares (~$447k) — additional insider sales add to the narrative of executives taking gains ahead of the new year. SEC filing: Insider Sale

QUALCOMM Profile

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.

The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.