Based on 6 recent Qualcomm articles on 2025-07-16 03:03 PDT
Qualcomm Navigates Mixed Signals Amid Strong Financials and Shifting Investor Dynamics
Recent reports from July 11-12, 2025, paint a nuanced picture for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), characterized by robust operational performance, significant institutional accumulation, yet a cautious recalibration from analysts and notable insider selling. The collective data suggests a company with strong underlying fundamentals attracting substantial external investment, even as internal and analytical perspectives show some restraint.
Qualcomm's recent financial disclosures underscore its operational strength. For the last quarter, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.85, surpassing analyst estimates by $0.03, and revenue of $10.98 billion, exceeding expectations of $10.58 billion. This represents a healthy 17.0% year-over-year revenue increase, with a net margin of 26.11% and an impressive return on equity of 40.11%. This strong performance has coincided with a wave of institutional confidence, as numerous hedge funds and investment advisors, including Realta Investment Advisors, Fortem Financial Group, Norges Bank, GAMMA Investing LLC, and Cerity Partners LLC, significantly increased or initiated new positions in QCOM during the first quarter. Overall, hedge funds and institutional investors now collectively own a substantial 74.35% of the company's stock, signaling a broad belief in its long-term prospects.
Despite the strong financial results and institutional buying, analyst sentiment remains notably mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average target price of $186.39. While some firms like Citigroup raised their price targets (to $170.00 in July 2025), others, including Bank of America (from $245.00 to $200.00 in June 2025), Susquehanna (from $210.00 to $190.00 in May 2025), and Loop Capital (from $180.00 to $155.00), have adjusted their targets downwards. This recalibration suggests a cautious approach to valuation, perhaps factoring in broader market conditions or future growth expectations. Adding to this complexity, company insiders, including a major shareholder identified as Inc/De Qualcomm and Heather S. Ace, executed significant sales in May, totaling 424,099 shares valued at over $8.3 million, representing a 6.56% decrease in their collective ownership over the past ninety days.
Qualcomm, operating through its core segments of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI), continues to be a foundational technology provider for the wireless industry. The stock currently trades around $157-$159, within its 52-week range of $120.80 to $211.09, with a market capitalization hovering around $173-$175 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at approximately 16.03-16.20, reflecting a valuation that analysts are actively reassessing. The interplay between robust operational performance, strong institutional backing, and the contrasting signals from insider sales and analyst target adjustments will be key for investors to monitor.
Key Highlights:
- Dominant Trend: Significant institutional accumulation of QCOM shares, with hedge funds owning over 74% of the company.
- Financial Strength: Qualcomm consistently exceeded Q1 revenue and EPS estimates, demonstrating strong operational performance with 17% year-over-year revenue growth.
- Analyst Recalibration: Mixed analyst ratings, with a consensus "Hold" despite strong performance, and several price target reductions across May-July 2025.
- Insider Selling: Notable insider sales totaling over $8.3 million in May, contrasting with the broad institutional buying trend.
- Market Valuation: Stable market capitalization and P/E, trading within its 52-week range, with analysts actively reassessing future growth.
- Overall Sentiment: 3
2025-07-12 AI Summary: Realta Investment Advisors has significantly increased its holdings of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) in the first quarter, alongside several other institutional investors. The article details a series of recent investments and trading activity, indicating growing confidence in the company’s future. Several hedge funds and institutional investors, including Norges Bank, GAMMA Investing LLC, Northern Trust Corp, UBS AM, and Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH, have all increased their QCOM positions. GAMMA Investing LLC, for example, boosted its stake by 20,700.4% in the first quarter, now owning 3,262,754 shares valued at $501,192,000. Northern Trust Corp increased its holdings by 12.7%, now holding 13,289,513 shares worth $2,041,535,000. These increases represent a substantial accumulation of QCOM stock across multiple players.
The article highlights a trend of positive sentiment among investors, as evidenced by analyst ratings. Susquehanna lowered its price target from $210.00 to $190.00 and maintained a "positive" rating. Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, and Loop Capital similarly adjusted their ratings, with most maintaining a "Hold" rating and a target price of $186.39. Furthermore, the article notes insider transactions, including a sale of 412,500 shares by Inc/De Qualcomm and a sale of 1,600 shares by Heather S. Ace. Over the last three months, company insiders sold a total of 424,099 shares, representing a 6.56% decrease in their ownership.
Qualcomm’s operations are segmented into Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The company develops and commercializes foundational technologies for the wireless industry. The article also provides key financial data, including QCOM’s earnings per share (EPS) of $2.85 for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates, and a net margin of 26.11%. The company reported revenue of $10.98 billion, also surpassing estimates at $10.58 billion, with a 17.0% year-over-year increase. The company’s fifty-two week low is $120.80, and its fifty-two week high is $211.09, with a current market capitalization of $172.89 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.03.
Overall Sentiment: +7
2025-07-12 AI Summary: Multiple hedge funds and institutional investors have recently increased their holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM). According to a 13F filing from Fortem Financial Group LLC, the firm purchased 3,826 shares of QCOM in the first quarter, valued at approximately $588,000. Several other major players have also made significant changes to their QCOM positions. Norges Bank boosted its holdings by $2,721,882,000 during the fourth quarter, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings by 20,700.4% in the first quarter, acquiring 3,262,754 shares valued at $501,192,000, and Northern Trust Corp increased its holdings by 12.7% in the fourth quarter, adding 1,493,076 shares worth $2,041,535,000. UBS AM also increased its holdings by 17.0% in the fourth quarter, acquiring 1,424,106 shares valued at $1,502,509,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH bought a new position in shares of QCOM during the fourth quarter worth about $204,085,000. Currently, hedge funds own 74.35% of the company’s stock.
Analysts have recently revised their price targets for QCOM. Bank of America reduced their price objective from $245.00 to $200.00 and assigned a “buy” rating in June 2025. Susquehanna lowered their target from $210.00 to $190.00 and set a “positive” rating in May 2025. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 target price in May 2025, while Citigroup raised their price objective from $145.00 to $170.00 and gave a “neutral” rating in July 2025. Benchmark lowered their price objective from $240.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating in May 2025. Sixteen analysts have a “hold” rating, and twelve have a “buy” rating, resulting in an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $186.39.
Insider activity also reflects increased confidence in QCOM. Inc/De Qualcomm sold 412,500 shares on May 23rd at an average price of $16.00, generating $6,600,000. Heather S. Ace sold 1,600 shares on May 2nd at an average price of $137.74, for a total transaction of $220,384.00. Over the last quarter, insiders sold a total of 424,099 shares, representing 0.08% of the company’s stock. QCOM operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).
The article notes that QCOM’s stock opened at $157.46 on Friday and has a 50-day simple moving average of $152.83 and a 200-day simple moving average of $155.06. The company has a market capitalization of $172.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.05, and a beta of 1.26. QCOM’s 1-year low is $120.80, and its 1-year high is $211.09. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio is 0.48, its current ratio is 2.73, and its quick ratio is 2.08. QCOM’s earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter were $2.85, beating analyst estimates by $0.03, and revenue was $10.98 billion, exceeding estimates of $10.58 billion. The company’s revenue increased by 17.0% year-over-year.
Overall Sentiment: 7
2025-07-12 AI Summary: Arizona State Retirement System reduced its stake in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) during the first quarter, selling 6,129 shares. As of the filing, the institution owned 316,655 shares, representing a $48,641,000 holding. The article highlights several other institutional investors’ recent adjustments to their Qualcomm positions. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings by 116.6%, acquiring 9,343 shares, now holding 17,356 shares valued at $2,666,000. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake by 15.4%, adding 340 shares, bringing their holdings to 2,542 shares worth $391,000. Proficio Capital Partners LLC boosted its position by 50.1%, acquiring 1,401 shares, now holding 4,199 shares valued at $645,000. PFG Advisors increased its position by 11.5%, adding 411 shares, now holding 3,993 shares valued at $613,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake by 6.9%, adding 485 shares, bringing their holdings to 7,507 shares valued at $1,153,000.
The article also details insider activity at Qualcomm. Inc/De Qualcomm sold 412,500 shares on May 23rd at an average price of $16.00, generating $6,600,000. Heather S. Ace sold 1,600 shares on May 2nd at an average price of $137.74, for a total value of $220,384.00. Over the past ninety days, Qualcomm insiders have sold a combined 424,099 shares valued at $8,310,735. Analyst sentiment towards Qualcomm is mixed, with Citigroup increasing its price target to $170.00 (neutral), Evercore ISI cutting its target to $157.00 (in-line), TD Cowen setting a $160.00 (buy) target, JPMorgan Chase maintaining an overweight rating and $185.00 target, and Loop Capital lowering its target to $155.00 (hold). The consensus rating is "Hold" with a target price of $186.39. Qualcomm’s stock opened at $157.46, has a market capitalization of $172.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.03, a P/E/G ratio of 2.05, and a beta of 1.26. Key financial metrics include a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 2.73, and a quick ratio of 2.08. The 50-day moving average is $152.83, and the 200-day moving average is $155.06. The company’s 1-year low is $120.80, and the 1-year high is $211.09. Qualcomm’s last earnings report showed $2.85 EPS, beating analyst expectations by $0.03, with revenue of $10.98 billion, compared to an expected $10.58 billion. The company anticipates earnings of $9.39 per share for the current fiscal year. Qualcomm operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).
Overall Sentiment: +2
2025-07-11 AI Summary: Robeco Schweiz AG reduced its holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 1.0% in the first quarter, selling 1,900 shares, resulting in a $29.615 million position at the end of the reporting period. The article highlights a series of recent trading activity by various institutional investors and hedge funds related to QUALCOMM. Banque Transatlantique SA purchased a new position valued at approximately $26,000, Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings by 70.0% (buying 70 shares worth $26,000), WFA Asset Management Corp bought a new position for $27,000, Sunbeam Capital Management LLC acquired shares valued at $29,000, and Mascagni Wealth Management Inc. purchased shares worth $30,000. Overall, hedge funds and institutional investors own 74.35% of the company's stock. Several research analysts have issued ratings on QUALCOMM. Loop Capital lowered their price target from $180.00 to $155.00 and assigned a "hold" rating. Bank of America reduced its target from $245.00 to $200.00 with a "buy" rating. Susquehanna cut its price target to $190.00 with a "positive" rating. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a "buy" rating at $225.00, and Benchmark lowered its target to $200.00 with a "buy" rating. Insider Heather S. Ace sold 1,600 shares at an average price of $137.74, resulting in a $220,384.00 transaction and a 6.56% decrease in her ownership. Major shareholder Inc/De Qualcomm sold 412,500 shares at $16.00, generating $6,600,000.00. Insiders sold a total of 424,099 shares valued at $8,310,735 over the last quarter. QUALCOMM’s stock opened at $159.09, has a market capitalization of $174.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.20, a P/E/G ratio of 2.06, and a beta of 1.26. Key financial metrics include a fifty-day simple moving average of $152.48 and a two-hundred-day simple moving average of $155.07. The company’s fifty-two-week low is $120.80, and the fifty-two-week high is $211.09. QUALCOMM’s most recent earnings per share (EPS) were $2.85, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.82. The company reported revenue of $10.98 billion, surpassing the analyst estimate of $10.58 billion, with a 17.0% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s EPS increased from $2.44 last year. Analysts predict a current fiscal year EPS of 9.39. QUALCOMM operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).
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2025-07-11 AI Summary: Croban increased its stake in QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) during the first quarter, acquiring 6,838 shares valued at approximately $1,050,000. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings. Brighton Jones LLC significantly boosted its QCOM position by 116.6% in the fourth quarter, now owning 17,356 shares worth $2,666,000. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake by 15.4%, acquiring 340 shares valued at $391,000. Proficio Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings by 50.1%, adding 1,401 shares valued at $645,000. PFG Advisors increased its stake by 11.5%, acquiring 411 shares valued at $613,000. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC expanded its holdings by 4.2%, acquiring 4,560 shares valued at $17,262,000. These institutional investors now collectively own 74.35% of the company’s stock.
Insider activity also occurred. Heather S. Ace sold 1,600 shares of QCOM on May 2nd at an average price of $137.74, generating $220,384.00. Subsequently, Inc/De Qualcomm sold 412,500 shares on May 23rd at an average price of $16.00, totaling $6,600,000. Over the past ninety days, insiders have sold a total of 424,099 shares, representing a 6.56% decrease in their ownership, with a total transaction value of $8,310,735. Currently, insiders own 0.08% of the company.
The article notes that QUALCOMM stock opened at $159.09 on Friday and has a 50-day simple moving average of $152.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $155.07. The stock’s fifty-two week range is $120.80 to $211.09, with a market capitalization of $174.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.20, a PEG ratio of 2.06, and a beta of 1.26. Key financial ratios include a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 2.73, and a quick ratio of 2.08. QUALCOMM reported earnings per share of $2.85 for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.03, and revenue of $10.98 billion, also surpassing expectations. The company’s net margin was 26.11% and its return on equity was 40.11%. Revenue increased by 17.0% compared to the same quarter last year, with earnings per share up from $2.44. Analyst ratings for QCOM are mixed, with a "Hold" average rating and an average target price of $186.39. Several analysts downgraded the stock, including Wells Fargo & Company (reducing the price target to $140.00) and TD Cowen (reducing the price target to $160.00). Conversely, Rosenblatt Securities and Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the stock.
The article identifies QUALCOMM Incorporated as an engaged in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, operating through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). Further reading can be found at HoldingsChannel.com for 13F filings and insider trades.
Overall Sentiment: 0
2025-07-11 AI Summary: Cerity Partners LLC significantly increased its holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) during the first quarter, demonstrating a notable level of investor confidence in the company. As of March 31st, the institutional investor owned 584,334 shares, representing 0.05% ownership of the company, with a value of approximately $89.76 million. This represents a 12.1% increase from the previous quarter. Several other large investors also adjusted their positions in QCOM. Eagle Strategies LLC grew its stake by 4.3% to 1,427 shares valued at $219,000. Clark Capital Management Group Inc. boosted its holdings by 3.6% to 1,717 shares valued at $264,000. PDS Planning Inc. increased its holdings by 1.6% to 4,110 shares valued at $631,000. Cassady Schiller Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings by 15.8% to 477 shares valued at $73,000. Umpqua Bank grew its position by 4.2% to 1,653 shares valued at $264,000.
The article also highlights insider activity related to QCOM. Major shareholder Inc/De Qualcomm sold 412,500 shares on May 23rd at an average price of $16.00, generating $6.6 million. Heather S. Ace, an insider, sold 1,600 shares on May 2nd at an average price of $137.74, for a value of $220,384. Overall, insiders have sold 424,099 shares worth $8,310,735 over the past three months. Analyst sentiment towards QCOM is mixed. Citigroup increased its price target from $145.00 to $170.00 with a "neutral" rating. Benchmark dropped its target from $240.00 to $200.00 with a "buy" rating. JPMorgan Chase & Co. maintained an "overweight" rating and a $185.00 price target. Robert W. Baird lowered its target from $250.00 to $216.00 with an "outperform" rating. Loop Capital reduced its target from $180.00 to $155.00 with a "hold" rating. The consensus analyst rating is "Hold" with an average target price of $186.39. QCOM’s stock opened at $159.09 on Friday and has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 2.73, and a quick ratio of 2.08. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $152.48, and its 200-day moving average price is $155.07. QCOM’s 1-year low is $120.80, and its 1-year high is $211.09. The company has a market capitalization of $174.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.20, a PEG ratio of 2.06, and a beta of 1.26. QCOM’s most recent earnings report showed $2.85 EPS, beating analyst expectations by $0.03, and revenue of $10.98 billion, exceeding expectations at $10.58 billion. The company’s net margin was 26.11% and its return on equity was 40.11%. Revenue increased by 17.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
Overall Sentiment: 7
