Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for QCOM
Revenue projections for QCOM

QUALCOMM Incorporated's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.366000
forwardPE 16.649485
debtToEquity 55.979000
earningsGrowth 1.730000
revenueGrowth -0.035000
grossMargins 0.547990
operatingMargins 0.220590
trailingEps 9.300000
forwardEps 10.631560

With a current ratio of 2.366, QCOM has the liquidity needed to easily service its short-term debt. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient, indicating that QCOM is in a strong position to meet its immediate financial obligations without difficulty.
QCOM's Forward PE being in a good range indicates that the stock is valued appropriately based on its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and leaves room for growth, providing investors with an opportunity for potential appreciation in value.
Positive gross and operating margins for QCOM suggest that the company is operating profitably. These margins highlight QCOM's efficiency in managing costs while maintaining healthy revenue streams, contributing to its overall financial strength.
QCOM's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that QCOM is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for QCOM
Price projections for QCOM

Over time, QCOM's price projections have consistently been revised lower. This downward shift suggests analysts are becoming more cautious about the company's future, possibly due to emerging risks or challenges.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for QCOM
Insider Transactions for QCOM


32 separate sales of QCOM shares were executed, with the market price hovering at 153.58781218528748.The period under consideration saw no sell transactions.More recent purchases than sales at current price levels for QUALCOMM Incorporated could signal growing investor confidence. This buying trend might suggest that market sentiment is leaning toward a positive outlook for the stock, possibly indicating expectations of favorable performance in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for QCOM
Recommendations trend for QCOM


With analysts showing a buy bias for QCOM, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning QCOM as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.