Qualcomm stock holds after July 29 earnings and guidance
Published on 08/17/2026 at 16:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Qualcomm stock reflects a $165.79 open and a $174.12 billion market value as of August 17, 2026, after the July 29 quarter added $9.95 billion in revenue and $2.21 in EPS to the debate. The same quarter last year delivered $2.77 in EPS, so the comparison is still front and center for investors.
July 29 reset
The latest quarter 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 at $2.21, while Q4 2026 guidance was set at $2.05 to $2.25 per share.
That mix matters because it splits the story between sales resilience and earnings pressure. The company also trades below the $203.63 average price target and sits between the 52-week low of $121.99 and the 52-week high of $259.92.
Valuation and range
The current price is below the 50-day average of $182.72 and close to the 200-day average of $167.72, which keeps the chart anchored to a narrow band. Qualcomm also carries a P/E ratio of 19.19 and a dividend yield of 2.23%, both visible in the same market snapshot.
Fresh institutional filings add another layer. One filing showed a 31.4% increase in a Qualcomm position to 47,368 shares valued at $8.76 million, while another reported an executive sale of 2,500 shares at $163.26 on August 12, 2026.
Snapdragon mix
Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms remain the core consumer brand, backed by modem, RF front-end, automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing products. That mix helps explain why a $9.95 billion quarter can still leave the stock trading on margin and guidance as much as on headline revenue.
More on Qualcomm stock now centers on whether the next report can close the gap between the $2.05 to $2.25 guidance range and the current $2.21 quarterly print.
Closing level
Qualcomm stock trades at $165.79 as of August 17, 2026, with a market capitalization of $174.12 billion. The stock remains a numbers story, and the next earnings date is November 4, 2026.
Quick facts
Company: Qualcomm Incorporated
ISIN: US7475251036
Ticker: QCOM
Exchange: Nasdaq
Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
Market cap: $174.12 billion
Price (as of August 17, 2026): $165.79 USD
Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
