Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) Stock
NASDAQQCOM has an Alpha Score of 45 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 49 members of Congress disclosed 122 trades in QCOM since 2014: 61 purchases and 61 sales, most recently Maria Elvira Salazar (sale, Aug 19, 2026). 9 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported QCOM in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Marshall Wace's at $458.68M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 26 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 20.5 and its net margin 21.0% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is QCOM's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 45 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)?
Most recent: Maria Elvira Salazar (sale, Aug 19, 2026); records start May 7, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · House | 2026-08-19 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · House | 2026-08-12 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · House | 2026-05-13 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · House | 2026-05-13 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Sara Jacobs D-CA · House | 2026-05-07 | partial sale | $500k – $1.0M |
| Sara Jacobs D-CA · House | 2026-05-06 | partial sale | $500k – $1.0M |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-03-31 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded QCOM, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own QCOM?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Wace | 2.48M | $458.68M | +10157% |
| Altimeter Capital Brad Gerstner | 1.88M | $347.87M | NEW |
| Viking Global Investors Andreas Halvorsen | 1.51M | $279.81M | NEW |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.44M | $265.78M | +94% |
| Coatue Management Philippe Laffont | 1.39M | $256.36M | n/a |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.07M | $197.37M | +151% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 704K | $130.11M | +7471% |
| Appaloosa David Tepper | 250K | $46.20M | -50% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 162K | $30.02M | -27% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Qualcomm Incorporated insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 26 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | SELL | 176 | $30K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | SELL | 196 | $34K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | SELL | 144 | $25K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | SELL | 738 | $129K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | SELL | 940 | $165K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Palkhiwala Akash J. | EVP, CFO & COO | SELL | 306 | $54K |
| Oct 16, 26 | Chaplin Ann C | EVP, GenCounsel&CorpSecretary | SELL | 1.8K | $319K |
| Oct 2, 26 | Grech Patricia Y | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 98 | $18K |
| Sep 25, 26 | Amon Cristiano R | President & CEO | SELL | 10.0K | $2.0M |
| Sep 21, 26 | Amon Cristiano R | President & CEO | SELL | 10.0K | $1.9M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are QCOM's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does QCOM's valuation compare with the Technology sector?
| Metric | QCOM | Technology median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 20.5 | 33.2 | 164 |
| Net margin | 21.01% | 11.67% | 186 |
| Return on equity | 37.33% | 15.47% | 189 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.50% | 1.42% | 70 |
Medians over the Technology stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Qualcomm Incorporated's latest SEC filings say?
Latest 3Qualcomm Reports Results of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Held March 17
Qualcomm Incorporated filed an 8-K report detailing the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on March 17, 2026. Shareholders voted on seven distinct proposals, including the election of directors, executive compensation, and various stockholder initiatives. All eleven director nominees were elected to the board. Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026. Additionally, stockholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and voted to maintain an annual frequency for future advisory votes on this topic. The proposal to amend and restate the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which included an increase of 24,000,000 shares to the share reserve, was also approved. Two stockholder proposals were rejected by shareholders: one regarding the ability of shareholders to call special meetings and another requesting a report on the risks associated with the company's exposure to China.
- ›All eleven director nominees were elected to the board.
- ›PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.
- ›Executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis.
- ›Shareholders voted to continue holding advisory votes on executive compensation annually.
- ›The 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan was amended to increase the share reserve by 24,000,000 shares.
- ›Stockholder proposal to allow special shareholder meetings was defeated.
- ›Stockholder proposal requesting a report on China exposure risks was defeated.
Qualcomm Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results With $3.0 Billion Net Income
Qualcomm Incorporated reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended December 28, 2025. The company generated total revenues of $12.25 billion, an increase from $11.67 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. This growth was driven by equipment and services revenue of $10.47 billion and licensing revenue of $1.79 billion. Despite the revenue increase, net income declined to $3.00 billion, or $2.78 per diluted share, compared to $3.18 billion, or $2.83 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The decrease in net income was primarily attributed to higher operating expenses, including a rise in research and development costs to $2.45 billion and selling, general, and administrative expenses to $865 million. Qualcomm's balance sheet remains robust with $7.21 billion in cash and cash equivalents. During the quarter, the company continued its capital return program, repurchasing and retiring common stock for $2.65 billion and paying $949 million in dividends. The company also completed business acquisitions, with net cash used in investing activities totaling $1.72 billion. Goodwill increased significantly to $14.18 billion from $11.36 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, though it faces ongoing market risks associated with customer concentration and global economic conditions. Management continues to focus on its core QCT and QTL segments while navigating competitive pressures in the handset, automotive, and IoT markets.
- ›Total quarterly revenue increased to $12.25 billion from $11.69 billion year-over-year.
- ›Net income decreased to $3.00 billion from $3.18 billion in the prior-year period.
- ›Diluted earnings per share fell to $2.78 from $2.83.
- ›Goodwill increased to $14.18 billion, up from $11.36 billion at fiscal year-end.
- ›Company repurchased $2.65 billion of common stock during the quarter.
- ›Research and development expenses rose to $2.45 billion from $2.23 billion.
Qualcomm Incorporated Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2026
On February 4, 2026, Qualcomm Incorporated filed an 8-K report to formally announce its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The filing serves as the official notification that the company has released its quarterly performance data to the public. The company provided a press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1, detailing both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Management included these non-GAAP metrics to provide additional context for investors regarding the company's financial condition and operational performance. The filing emphasizes that these non-GAAP measures should be viewed as supplementary information rather than a replacement for GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The document was signed by Akash Palkhiwala, the company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer.
- ›Qualcomm released financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
- ›The filing includes a press release detailing GAAP and non-GAAP financial performance.
- ›Management provided reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures.
- ›The report was authorized by CFO and COO Akash Palkhiwala.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated is an American multinational corporation specializing in the development and commercialization of foundational wireless technologies worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, and founded in 1985, it operates primarily through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), which designs and supplies semiconductors and system software for 3G, 4G, 5G, networking, multimedia, and IoT applications; Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), which licenses intellectual property portfolios essential for CDMA, LTE, and 5G standards; and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI), focusing on investments in emerging areas like AI, automotive, and cloud computing. Renowned for pioneering code-division multiple access (CDMA) technology, QUALCOMM Incorporated holds critical patents shaping mobile communications evolution from 2G to 5G. The company employs a fabless manufacturing model, deriving significant revenue from chipsets for smartphones, PCs, vehicles, and connected devices, while expanding into data centers and AI infrastructure. As a leader in the semiconductor industry within the technology sector, it powers global connectivity, enabling innovations in consumer electronics, automotive, and enterprise solutions.