Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) CAO Patricia Grech Sells 85 Shares

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) CAO Patricia Grech sold 85 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.50, for a total value of $10,667.50. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 192 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,096. The trade was a 30.69% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Qualcomm Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ QCOM opened at $126.80 on Friday. Qualcomm Incorporated has a 1 year low of $120.80 and a 1 year high of $205.95. The firm has a market cap of $135.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.20 and a beta of 1.28. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $138.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $159.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.83 and a current ratio of 2.51.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The wireless technology company reported $3.50 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.38 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.16 billion. Qualcomm had a return on equity of 44.09% and a net margin of 11.96%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.41 EPS. Qualcomm has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.650 EPS. Research analysts forecast 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, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 5th were issued a $0.89 dividend. This represents a $3.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 5th. Qualcomm’s dividend payout ratio is presently 73.55%.

Qualcomm announced that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Tuesday, March 17th that allows the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the wireless technology company to purchase up to 14.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have issued reports on QCOM. Loop Capital raised Qualcomm from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $185.00 price target on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Susquehanna lowered Qualcomm from a “positive” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $140.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Qualcomm from $195.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Qualcomm in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. They issued an “underweight” rating and a $132.00 price target for the company. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price target on Qualcomm from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Qualcomm has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $163.77.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Qualcomm

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in QCOM. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Qualcomm in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,591,056,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Qualcomm by 141.8% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 12,437,240 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,069,059,000 after purchasing an additional 7,292,783 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Qualcomm by 12.5% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,897,079 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $4,931,968,000 after purchasing an additional 3,221,924 shares in the last quarter. Amundi raised its holdings in shares of Qualcomm by 38.2% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 11,533,094 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $1,866,451,000 after purchasing an additional 3,186,524 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Qualcomm by 28.1% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,645,603 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $2,163,030,000 after purchasing an additional 2,771,490 shares during the last quarter. 74.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Qualcomm News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Snapdragon Wear Elite announced improvements for smartwatches (better performance, AI health features and battery life), which could help Qualcomm win share in a growing wearables market. Can Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Innovations for Wearables Drive Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm is expanding its AI footprint into robotics and electric vehicles — a strategic diversification that could open new end markets beyond handsets and data centers. This is constructive for long‑term revenue optionality even as shares lag near‑term targets. Qualcomm Expands AI Footprint Into Robotics And EVs As Shares Lag Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm is being highlighted as a “cheap” dividend reinvestment (DRIP) candidate in curated lists, which could attract value/income investors looking for yield and share‑buying programs. 5 Cheap DRIP Stocks to Buy Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $135 price target, signaling limited near‑term upside from current levels while acknowledging diversification efforts. That likely caps bullish momentum until growth clarity improves. Goldman Sachs Initiates Qualcomm (QCOM) at Neutral, Notes Mixed Growth Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage notes analysts are conflicted on Qualcomm, reflecting divergent views on the company’s ability to offset handset weakness with new AI and automotive opportunities. Analysts Conflicted on These Technology Names: Qualcomm (QCOM) and Shimadzu
• Neutral Sentiment: Qualcomm’s CAO Patricia Y. Grech sold 85 shares under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plan; the sale is small and preplanned, so it’s unlikely to signal management concern. SEC Filing – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: QCOM has declined roughly 25.5% over the past three months as investors price in margin pressure, China exposure and weaker handset demand — near‑term fundamentals remain a key risk to the stock. Qualcomm Declines 25.5% in Past 3 Months: Should Investors Worry?

About Qualcomm

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.