Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) - $171.05 as of 1/2/2026 3:34:37 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
52 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for QCOM
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for QCOM
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for QCOM
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for QCOM
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for QCOM (52 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for QCOM
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | QCOM |
| Company Name | Qualcomm Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Qualcomm Incorporated is a leading American multinational corporation based in San Diego, California, recognized for its pioneering advancements in semiconductor and telecommunications technologies. As a principal innovator in mobile connectivity, Qualcomm specializes in developing state-of-the-art solutions and services that underpin global wireless communications, bolstered by a substantial portfolio of essential patents for 5G, 4G, and CDMA standards. The company's strategic focus on enhancing connectivity and computing capabilities across various sectors positions it as a critical contributor to the evolution of mobile technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), solidifying its influence within the technology ecosystem. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SEMICONDUCTORS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/4/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 171.05 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 167.28 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/2/2026 3:34:37 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 6,449,349 |
| Average Daily Volume | 7,958,160 |
| 52-Week High | 204.90 |
| 52-Week Low | 118.79 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 43.99% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 48.75 |
| Sector PE | 43.52 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 10.18 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.21 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 34.45 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.73 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.82 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 5.15 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 19.75 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 8.77 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 7.10 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.87 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.17 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 9.78 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.63 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 11 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 5 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 1,071,000,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 183,194,550,000 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/4/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.8900 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.8900 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.52 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.56 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.20% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.07% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.71% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.95% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.60% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 71.26% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 29.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -45.37% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 4.94 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.00 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 12.03 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 5,541,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 5,541,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 10,142,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 10.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 13.48% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 26.20% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 5,520,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 5,520,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 7,849,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -9,291,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -9,291,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 14,811,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 13,270,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 14,811,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.59 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.59 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 21,206,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 26,274,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 21,206,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 12,820,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 11.97 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 12,820,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 11,161,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.46 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.21 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 146.86 |
| 200-Day SMA | 140.48 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/3/2026 6:27:28 AM EST |