Is QCOM a good investment in 2026?

QUALCOMM Incorporated trades at a P/E ratio of 28.1, with high volatility (38.1% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of QCOM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 38.1%, QCOM has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.27 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does QCOM pay dividends?

Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated has a dividend yield of 2.55%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$149.00B

P/E RATIO

28.1

BETA

1.27

More volatile

DIV YIELD

2.55%

52W HIGH

$205.95

52W LOW

$120.80

VOLATILITY

38.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$152.62 → $139.51-8.59%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$161.22 → $139.51-13.5%

QCOM | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	QCOM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	28.1x	28.5x	↓ 2%
Beta	1.27	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	2.55%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	38.1%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare QCOM's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
QCQCOM(You are here)	$139.51	$149.00B	Technology	—
AAPL	$262.52	$3.86T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$405.20	$3.01T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$183.04	$4.45T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

QUALCOMM Incorporated is currently trading at $139.51, which is 32.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.27, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME8.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QCOM a good buy right now?

QUALCOMM Incorporated trades at 28.1x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 38.1% volatility.

Does QCOM pay dividends?

Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated offers a dividend yield of 2.55%. This translates to approximately $3.56 per share annually.

How volatile is QCOM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 38.1% and beta of 1.27,QCOM is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.