QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM Shares Bought by Cypress Capital Group

Cypress Capital Group lifted its holdings in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 36.0% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 20,670 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after buying an additional 5,472 shares during the quarter. Cypress Capital Group’s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $3,439,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in QCOM. Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC DE acquired a new stake in QUALCOMM during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $465,000. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. raised its stake in shares of QUALCOMM by 7.2% during the third quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. now owns 37,721 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $6,275,000 after purchasing an additional 2,535 shares during the last quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of QUALCOMM by 1.1% during the third quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 42,263 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $7,031,000 after purchasing an additional 467 shares during the period. Capital Investment Services of America Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of QUALCOMM by 0.3% during the third quarter. Capital Investment Services of America Inc. now owns 167,515 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $27,868,000 after purchasing an additional 506 shares during the period. Finally, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in QUALCOMM by 17.0% in the 3rd quarter. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC now owns 11,034 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $1,836,000 after buying an additional 1,602 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.35% of the company’s stock.

QUALCOMM News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting QUALCOMM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Macro/valuation bulls point to QCOM as a “safe” tech income play given strong cash generation, high dividend yield and attractive valuation metrics — this supports the case for income-oriented investors. Is Qualcomm The Ultimate “Safe” Tech Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights Qualcomm’s push into on‑device AI, which is a strategic growth narrative that could support longer-term revenue diversification beyond smartphones. This narrative can attract investors focused on AI exposure in semiconductors. Qualcomm Taps On Device AI As Shares Trade Below Analyst Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Technical-watchers note a historical RSI setup that preceded a strong rally previously, which some traders interpret as a potential short-term rebound signal. Use cautiously and combine with fundamentals. The last time Qualcomm’s RSI did this, the stock rallied 70%
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst coverage roundup summarizes current ratings and estimates — useful for tracking consensus price targets and revisions ahead of the Feb. 4 results but not a single decisive driver on its own. Qualcomm Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a hold rating — keeps institutional view mixed rather than bullish, reinforcing the “wait for earnings/visibility” stance. UBS Keeps Their Hold Rating on Qualcomm (QCOM)
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional filing shows large portfolio moves: some managers materially added QCOM shares (e.g., Loring Wolcott added ~392,870 shares in the reported quarter) while others trimmed — signals mixed but confirms continued institutional interest. Fund Update: 392,870 QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares added…
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks issued a notable downgrade to “strong sell” — a clear near-term negative that can put downward pressure on the share price by influencing retail and quant-driven flows. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings previews from some outlets expect a Q1 EPS decline, increasing the risk that the Feb. 4 print or guidance could disappoint and weigh on the stock. Earnings Preview: Qualcomm (QCOM) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling activity is notable (multiple executive sales reported), which investors often view as a mild negative signal on near-term insider conviction. Fund Update / Insider Activity

Insider Buying and Selling at QUALCOMM

In other QUALCOMM news, EVP Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $175.12, for a total transaction of $1,751,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 44,803 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,845,901.36. This represents a 18.25% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Patricia Y. Grech sold 513 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.95, for a total value of $82,567.35. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 203 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $32,672.85. The trade was a 71.65% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 44,820 shares of company stock worth $7,883,482. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on QCOM. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of QUALCOMM in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Susquehanna set a $210.00 price objective on QUALCOMM in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on QUALCOMM in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $180.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Research cut QUALCOMM from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on QUALCOMM from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $189.06.

QUALCOMM Stock Down 0.3%

QUALCOMM stock opened at $152.22 on Friday. QUALCOMM Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $120.80 and a fifty-two week high of $205.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $162.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.40 and a beta of 1.21. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $169.46 and its two-hundred day moving average is $165.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 2.10 and a current ratio of 2.82.

QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The wireless technology company reported $3.00 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $11.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.74 billion. QUALCOMM had a net margin of 12.51% and a return on equity of 43.22%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.69 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. QUALCOMM has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.500 EPS. Analysts predict that QUALCOMM Incorporated will post 9.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

QUALCOMM Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 5th will be given a $0.89 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 5th. This represents a $3.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. QUALCOMM’s dividend payout ratio is currently 72.80%.

About QUALCOMM

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.

The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.