OFI Invest Asset Management Increases Holdings in Qualcomm Incorporated $QCOM

OFI Invest Asset Management boosted its holdings in shares of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 14.7% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 92,215 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,836 shares during the quarter. OFI Invest Asset Management’s holdings in Qualcomm were worth $15,773,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 72.2% during the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 155 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Cloud Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Qualcomm during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Lavaca Capital LLC purchased a new position in Qualcomm during the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new position in Qualcomm during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Guerra Advisors Inc purchased a new position in Qualcomm during the 3rd quarter valued at about $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.35% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

QCOM has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Qualcomm from $190.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Mizuho cut their price objective on Qualcomm from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Qualcomm from $180.00 to $150.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Qualcomm from $195.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley began coverage on Qualcomm in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. They set an “underweight” rating and a $132.00 price objective on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Qualcomm has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $163.77.

Insider Activity at Qualcomm

In related news, EVP Heather S. Ace sold 3,200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.00, for a total value of $438,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 16,393 shares in the company, valued at $2,245,841. This represents a 16.33% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 3,333 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.65, for a total value of $458,787.45. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 35,599 shares in the company, valued at $4,900,202.35. The trade was a 8.56% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 6,618 shares of company stock worth $907,855 in the last 90 days. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Qualcomm Stock Performance

Qualcomm stock opened at $127.51 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.83, a current ratio of 2.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The company has a market capitalization of $136.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.35 and a beta of 1.28. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $136.53 and its 200 day moving average is $158.22. Qualcomm Incorporated has a twelve month low of $121.99 and a twelve month high of $205.95.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The wireless technology company reported $3.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.38 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $12.25 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.16 billion. Qualcomm had a return on equity of 44.09% and a net margin of 11.96%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $3.41 EPS. Qualcomm has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.650 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Qualcomm Incorporated will post 9.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Qualcomm Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 5th were paid a $0.89 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 5th. This represents a $3.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Qualcomm’s dividend payout ratio is presently 73.55%.

Qualcomm declared that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, March 17th that allows the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the wireless technology company to repurchase up to 14.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Qualcomm News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Underlying fundamental support — Qualcomm reported an EPS beat for its most recent quarter and set Q2 guidance, which continues to be a primary bullish driver and can explain intraday strength despite recent weakness.
• Neutral Sentiment: In‑depth analysis of the stock’s outlook after a sharp pullback: Yahoo Finance evaluates QCOM’s recent decline alongside its FY2025 results, providing context on valuation and long‑term earnings power. Evaluating Qualcomm (QCOM) After A Sharp Share Price Decline And Strong FY2025 Start
• Neutral Sentiment: Heightened investor attention — Zacks and Yahoo articles flag QCOM as a “most‑watched” stock, which can boost trading volume and volatility but isn’t a direct fundamental catalyst. Is Most‑Watched Stock QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Worth Betting on Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst trims from Erste Group — the firm slightly reduced FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates (FY2026: ~$8.32→$8.29; FY2027: ~$8.25→$8.19), a modest downward revision versus consensus that can add selling pressure and keep sentiment cautious.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent price weakness and short‑term slide — multiple reports note the stock’s recent declines and lower closes, reflecting a multi‑month pullback that may prompt further technical selling until sentiment stabilizes. Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Qualcomm Company Profile

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.