Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) Stock Sold Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently sold shares of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM). In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Qualcomm stock on August 12th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS BROKERAGE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 8/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) on 8/19/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) on 8/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on 8/19/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 8/19/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on 8/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 8/7/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 7/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 7/28/2026.

Qualcomm Trading Up 2.9%

Qualcomm stock traded up $5.09 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $181.97. 11,541,876 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 10,373,910. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $168.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $170.82. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $191.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.06, a PEG ratio of 3.69 and a beta of 1.68. Qualcomm Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $121.99 and a fifty-two week high of $259.92.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The wireless technology company reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.23 by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $9.95 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.69 billion. Qualcomm had a return on equity of 38.36% and a net margin of 21.01%.The firm’s revenue was down 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.77 earnings per share. Qualcomm has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 2.050-2.250 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Qualcomm Incorporated will post 7.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Qualcomm Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.92 per share. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. Qualcomm’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.59%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on QCOM shares. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Qualcomm in a research note on Wednesday. They set a “neutral” rating and a $190.00 target price for the company. Barclays reiterated an “underweight” rating on shares of Qualcomm in a report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Qualcomm from $265.00 to $170.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Craig Hallum lowered shares of Qualcomm from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Qualcomm from $160.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Qualcomm currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $204.10.

Key Qualcomm News

Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm secured a multi-generational custom-silicon partnership with Qualcomm’s AWS Deal Takes Aim at Nvidia, But Comes With Fine Print Amazon Web Services. The deal provides significant validation from a major AI infrastructure customer and strengthens Qualcomm’s challenge to Nvidia in data-center computing. Qualcomm’s CFO is reportedly targeting roughly $5 billion in future data-center revenue, adding to the growth narrative.
• Positive Sentiment: Investors increasingly view automotive and data-center chips as potential growth engines that can offset slowing handset sales. Analysts and market commentary suggest the AWS agreement could lead to upward estimate revisions if Qualcomm converts the partnership into meaningful, recurring deployments. Qualcomm’s Data Center Bet Looks More Real After Amazon’s AI Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed its “Buy” rating, while Piper Sandler moved Qualcomm to “Hold.” The mixed analyst actions indicate optimism about the longer-term diversification story but limited certainty about near-term earnings growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: The AWS announcement is strategically important, but reports caution that the partnership’s structure and execution timetable could limit its immediate revenue impact. Qualcomm’s valuation and future upside therefore depend on actual customer volumes and revised forecasts, not simply the headline design win.
• Negative Sentiment: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro includes Apple’s in-house C2 modem, signaling continued efforts to reduce reliance on Qualcomm. Although the iPhone 18 Pro Max may still use Qualcomm technology in some markets, further modem insourcing presents a long-term risk to Qualcomm’s handset revenue and margins. iPhone 18 Pro Debuts C2 Modem
• Negative Sentiment: Qualcomm’s latest quarterly results showed weaker year-over-year earnings and revenue, while earnings per share narrowly missed estimates. That performance, combined with a handset business described as shrinking, leaves investors dependent on automotive, IoT and data-center expansion to sustain the recovery.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Qualcomm

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its stake in Qualcomm by 17,000.0% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 171 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 170 shares in the last quarter. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Qualcomm during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. ABS Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Qualcomm during the second quarter worth $34,000. ABS Direct Equity Fund LLC acquired a new stake in Qualcomm in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of Qualcomm in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. 74.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Qualcomm

In other Qualcomm news, EVP Heather S. Ace sold 3,200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $147.04, for a total value of $470,528.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 36,535 shares in the company, valued at $5,372,106.40. This represents a 8.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Patricia Y. Grech sold 625 shares of Qualcomm stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.85, for a total value of $101,781.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,872.80. This represents a 75.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 11,533 shares of company stock worth $1,924,969 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

Qualcomm Company Profile

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a technology company that develops wireless communications technologies, semiconductors and related intellectual property. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company serves customers and partners worldwide across the mobile, automotive, consumer electronics and industrial markets.

Through its Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) business, Qualcomm designs and supplies integrated circuits, system software and hardware platforms. Its products include Snapdragon mobile platforms, 5G and other wireless modems, radio-frequency components, connectivity solutions, processors and artificial intelligence technologies.