Qualcomm renews Transsion license through 2031, Qualcomm stock costs EUR 157.18

Published on 10/16/2026 at 10:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

A 4G and 5G patent renewal runs through 2031. Qualcomm stock costs EUR 157.18 on October 16, 2026 between EUR 156.86 bid and EUR 157.50 ask.

Licensing renewal and growth metrics

Qualcomm renewed Transsion licenses for 4G and 5G devices through 2031 on October 16, 2026.
Fiscal third-quarter revenue reached USD 9.9 billion, while non-handset QCT revenue grew 28 percent year over year.
Qualcomm stock trades at EUR 157.18 at 10:11 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026.
Qualcomm's market capitalization was USD 190.5 billion as of October 15, 2026.

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Qualcomm (ISIN US7475251036) was trading at EUR 157.18 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 10:11 a.m. CEST. On October 16, 2026, MarketScreener reported that Qualcomm renewed its global patent licenses with Transsion Holdings for 4G and 5G mobile devices through 2031.

Three dated Qualcomm milestones

On July 29, 2026, Qualcomm reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of USD 9.9 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of USD 2.21, according to the Yahoo Finance earnings transcript. On October 5, 2026, Qualcomm announced a broad patent license agreement with Huawei covering 5G, compute, artificial intelligence and networking. The October 16, 2026 Transsion renewal is the latest dated milestone and extends the licensing framework through 2031.

What does diversification mean for revenue?

The licensing renewal supports Qualcomm's royalty base, but the larger investor question is whether newer businesses can offset handset pressure. In fiscal third quarter 2026, QCT automotive revenue reached USD 1.6 billion, up 61 percent year over year, while total non-handset QCT revenue grew 28 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. That contrast matters because QCT handset revenue was USD 5.1 billion in the same quarter, reflecting memory-related pressure across smartphones.

QCT revenue faces a near-term test

Qualcomm guided fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 revenue to USD 9.7 billion to USD 10.5 billion, with QCT revenue of USD 8.4 billion to USD 9.0 billion. The company also expects non-handset QCT revenue to reach USD 40 billion by fiscal 2029, up from a previous target of USD 22 billion, according to the earnings transcript. The figures frame the tradeoff: licensing offers recurring economics, while automotive, industrial and data center products must deliver the growth.

Qualcomm stock stays tied to execution

Qualcomm's market capitalization was USD 190.5 billion as of October 15, 2026. The combination of a license renewal through 2031 and fiscal third-quarter automotive growth gives the stock a clear operating reference, while handset revenue and supply costs remain important counterweights. Qualcomm was trading at EUR 157.18 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026 at 10:11 a.m. CEST.

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