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QCOM

QUALCOMMC
Nasdaq / Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
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Current thesis
Qualcomm converts automotive and premium handset design wins; QCT growth outpaces expectations and licensing remains stable, pushing shares toward the bull target.
Posture
Mixed
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
3 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-10.
What can break
Adverse licensing or antitrust rulings
Momentum
66
Value
66
Sentiment
52
Setup hits (3d)
3 · Net Bullish
AI TargetsBase $171.62 · Bull $204.31 · Bear $138.93Analysis 2025-10-19; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-10 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2025-10-19 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-10

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-10. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade C · Mixed
Confidence Medium · Net Bullish
Target $202.52
Why
Momentum66 · Δ7d +54.3
Value66 · Δ7d 0.0
Sentiment52 · Δ7d -2.5
So what
Balanced signals (Net Bullish). Wait for confirmation before sizing up.

Confirming evidence

  • 3 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-10.
  • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -2.5.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • Adverse licensing or antitrust rulings
  • Faster competitive erosion in modem/SoC segments
  • A weaker handset cycle, delayed automotive ramp, or adverse licensing/regulatory rulings compress revenue and margins, driving the stock toward the bear target.

Catalyst clock

No dated catalyst is available.

Licensing / regulatory downside

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
66
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+54.3
Δ21d
+61.9
Value
66
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
0.0
Δ21d
-2.8
Sentiment
52
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-2.5
Δ21d
-11.9
Why this grade

Composite grade C. Momentum 66.4 / Value 65.7 / Sentiment 51.5

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2025-10-19. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
20%
Probability
Target price
$204.31
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2025-10-19 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Most likely
B
Base case
55%
Probability
Target price
$171.62
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2025-10-19 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$138.93
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2025-10-19 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$170.33B
Beta
1.22
Shares Out
1.05B
P/E (TTM)
36.1
P/S (TTM)
4.26
P/FCF (TTM)
20.91
Rev YoY
-4.0%
EPS YoY
-22.8%
Gross Margin
+54.2%
Op Margin
+23.5%
Net Debt
$3.17B
Current Ratio
2.02
As of 2026-09-10 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data