Twin Capital Management Inc. Lowers Stake in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM

Twin Capital Management Inc. lessened its holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 27.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 32,645 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 12,181 shares during the quarter. QUALCOMM comprises 0.7% of Twin Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Twin Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $5,431,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in QCOM. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of QUALCOMM by 116.6% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 17,356 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,666,000 after acquiring an additional 9,343 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in QUALCOMM by 15.4% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,542 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $391,000 after purchasing an additional 340 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in QUALCOMM by 44.3% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,325 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $530,000 after purchasing an additional 1,020 shares in the last quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in QUALCOMM by 16.1% in the second quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,774 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $282,000 after buying an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Clear Creek Financial Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of QUALCOMM by 2.3% in the second quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 3,171 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $505,000 after buying an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.35% of the company’s stock.

QUALCOMM Stock Up 0.8%

QCOM stock opened at $137.34 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $146.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.38, a P/E/G ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 2.10 and a current ratio of 2.51. The business’s 50-day moving average is $167.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $164.91. QUALCOMM Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $120.80 and a fifty-two week high of $205.95.

QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The wireless technology company reported $3.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.38 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.16 billion. QUALCOMM had a net margin of 11.96% and a return on equity of 44.09%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.41 EPS. QUALCOMM has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.650 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that QUALCOMM Incorporated will post 9.39 earnings per share for the current year.

QUALCOMM Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.89 per share. This represents a $3.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 5th. QUALCOMM’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 72.80%.

Insider Buying and Selling at QUALCOMM

In other news, EVP Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 3,333 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.65, for a total value of $458,787.45. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 35,599 shares in the company, valued at $4,900,202.35. This represents a 8.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Ann C. Chaplin sold 7,180 shares of QUALCOMM stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $178.03, for a total value of $1,278,255.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 23,944 shares in the company, valued at $4,262,750.32. This trade represents a 23.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 43,017 shares of company stock worth $7,462,875. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on QCOM. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $200.00 price objective on shares of QUALCOMM in a report on Monday. TD Cowen reduced their target price on QUALCOMM from $190.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird set a $177.00 price target on QUALCOMM in a report on Thursday. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Monday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered QUALCOMM from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $167.68.

More QUALCOMM News

Here are the key news stories impacting QUALCOMM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — Qualcomm reported adjusted EPS of $3.50 and strong revenue in automotive/handsets, beating consensus and showing demand in non‑handset end markets. Qualcomm Surpasses Q1 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still see upside — Several firms cut price targets but kept positive stances (Argus lowered PT to $180, JPMorgan to $185, Rosenblatt reiterated buy), leaving multi‑dozen percent upside from current levels according to those shops; this supports short‑covering/relief buying. Analyst Price Target Changes
• Neutral Sentiment: Market view is mixed/hold consensus — Broker consensus sits around “Hold” as firms reassess forward visibility; that keeps headline analyst guidance fragmented and can sustain volatility until memory supply clarity arrives. Consensus Rating of Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Technicals/positioning matter — Coverage notes Qualcomm has moved back to 2020 price levels and is extremely oversold; that can produce sharp, short‑term bounces even if fundamentals remain challenged. Qualcomm Is Back at 2020 Levels
• Negative Sentiment: Weak Q2 guidance driven by memory shortage — Management warned memory constraints will limit handset shipments and revenue in the near term; that outlook triggered the large post‑earnings drop and remains the main fundamental headwind. Memory Shortage Report
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst cuts and downgrades — Some firms (Evercore cut PT to $134, Bank of America moved to neutral) reduced forecasts after the cautious outlook, increasing near‑term downside risk if memory issues persist. Analyst Forecast Cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Volatility risk remains high — The combination of supply uncertainty, heavy post‑earnings selling, and mixed analyst views means QCOM can swing sharply; expect elevated intraday moves and headline sensitivity until memory supply trends or handset orders normalize. CNBC Coverage of Selloff

QUALCOMM Company 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.