Aberdeen Group plc Has $143.92 Million Holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM

Aberdeen Group plc lessened its stake in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 16.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 865,897 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 168,450 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc owned 0.08% of QUALCOMM worth $143,916,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of QUALCOMM by 72.2% in the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 155 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC bought a new position in QUALCOMM during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in QUALCOMM during the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in QUALCOMM in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in QUALCOMM in the second quarter valued at about $38,000. 74.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

QUALCOMM Trading Up 1.6%

QCOM stock opened at $140.70 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.83, a current ratio of 2.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. QUALCOMM Incorporated has a twelve month low of $120.80 and a twelve month high of $205.95. The company has a market cap of $150.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.07, a PEG ratio of 6.97 and a beta of 1.22. The business has a fifty day moving average of $163.86 and a 200-day moving average of $164.26.

QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) last announced 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 firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.16 billion. QUALCOMM had a return on equity of 44.09% and a net margin of 11.96%.The company’s revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.41 earnings per share. QUALCOMM has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.650 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that QUALCOMM Incorporated will post 9.39 EPS for the current year.

QUALCOMM Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.89 per share. This represents a $3.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 5th. QUALCOMM’s payout ratio is 73.55%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

QCOM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Bank of America lowered shares of QUALCOMM from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $155.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on QUALCOMM from $165.00 to $135.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Mizuho cut their price objective on QUALCOMM from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Daiwa America lowered QUALCOMM from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group cut QUALCOMM from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $140.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $164.67.

QUALCOMM News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting QUALCOMM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues Qualcomm’s pullback has set up an attractive risk/reward: technicals are deeply oversold and several analysts have raised price targets (some near $200), implying sizable upside if sentiment stabilizes. 2 Reasons Qualcomm’s Risk/Reward Is Now Red Hot
• Positive Sentiment: A Yahoo piece contends the company’s recent earnings are “soft” but ultimately better than they appear — highlighting the EPS beat and resilient revenue versus the headline guidance cut, which helps explain why some investors are buying the dip. QUALCOMM’s (NASDAQ:QCOM) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
• Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank upgraded QCOM to “strong-buy,” a formal analyst vote of confidence that supports the rebound narrative. Zacks
• Neutral Sentiment: The Motley Fool included Qualcomm in a broader “best stocks to buy” discussion, suggesting the market may be overestimating the duration of weakness — helpful context but not an immediate catalyst. The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Kalkine reviews QCOM’s positioning within the evolving Nasdaq tech index — useful for longer-term index-flow considerations but unclear near-term impact on the share price. What Next for QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) in the Nasdaq Index Tech Evolution?
• Negative Sentiment: Yahoo asks whether Qualcomm can fall further after an ~18% slide this year, pointing to the guidance miss, handset exposure and reduced visibility that triggered the pullback — reminders of the main downside risks. How Much Further Will Qualcomm Fall After 18% Slide This Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Daiwa cut QCOM from “strong-buy” to “hold,” reflecting analyst caution and adding pressure to sentiment despite offsetting bullish notes from other firms. Zacks

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Ann C. Chaplin sold 7,180 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $4,262,750.32. This represents a 23.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Patricia Y. Grech sold 513 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.95, for a total value of $82,567.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 203 shares in the company, valued at $32,672.85. This represents a 71.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 46,217 shares of company stock valued at $7,901,275 over the last three months. 0.05% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.