Qualcomm stock holds $165.79 after earnings and guidance
Published on 08/17/2026 at 07:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Qualcomm stock is trading from a $165.79 opening price and a $174.12 billion market capitalization as of August 17, 2026, with the latest quarter still shaping the debate after July 29 earnings. The company posted $9.95 billion in revenue and $2.21 in EPS for the quarter, while the same quarter last year delivered $2.77 in EPS.
July 29 set the tone
The most recent results showed revenue down 4.0% year over year to $9.95 billion, even as revenue topped the $9.69 billion consensus estimate. EPS came in $0.02 below consensus, which leaves investors balancing a revenue beat against a profit miss.
The company also set Q4 2026 EPS guidance at $2.05 to $2.25, and sell-side analysts currently point to $7.76 in EPS for the full fiscal year. That gap matters because it frames the stock as a question of execution rather than headline growth.
Trading still looks orderly
The share price opened at $165.79, sits below the 52-week high of $259.92, and remains well above the 52-week low of $121.99. The stock's 50-day average is $182.72, while the 200-day average is $167.72, which puts the current level just under a longer-term reference point.
MarketBeat's news flow shows the usual mix of insider transactions and institutional filings, while one fresh filing from Prospera Financial Services showed a 31.4% increase in its Qualcomm position to 47,368 shares valued at $8.76 million. That kind of buying does not change the quarter, but it does show that some funds kept adding after the earnings reset.
Snapdragon stays central
Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms remain the core consumer-facing brand across premium phones, while the company also sells modem, RF front-end, automotive, IoT, networking, and edge-computing components. That product mix helps explain why a revenue miss can coexist with a large, profitable business.
Valuation still matters
At $165.79 a share as of August 17, 2026, Qualcomm trades below the average price target of $203.63 and at a market value of $174.12 billion. The stock still looks tied to whether guidance and the next quarter can narrow the gap between revenue stability and EPS pressure.
Quick facts
Company: Qualcomm Incorporated
ISIN: US7475251036
Ticker: QCOM
Exchange: Nasdaq
Market cap: $174.12 billion
Price (as of August 17, 2026): $165.79 USD
Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
More on Qualcomm stock
The business centers on Snapdragon chips, wireless connectivity, and licensing, with results still dominated by smartphone demand and profit mix.
Closing view
Qualcomm stock trades at $165.79 as of August 17, 2026, after a quarter that combined $9.95 billion in revenue with $2.21 in EPS. The gap between that print, the $2.05 to $2.25 guidance range, and the $203.63 consensus target keeps the setup very much numbers-driven.
