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Key TakeawaysQualcomm will notify employees of global, performance-based job cuts starting in November, but CEO Cristiano Amon’s memo gave no headcount. Handset revenue fell 20% to $5.

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey is vowing to bring computer manufacturing back to the U.S. and by that he doesn't just mean assembly, but every individual component, some of which are exclusively made in China today.

Key TakeawaysQualcomm (QCOM:NASDAQ) stock dropped 13% in the month through October 22, with a September 28 semiconductor selloff accounting for more than half the decline. Arm Holdings (ARM:NASDAQ) fell 37% over the same period, compared with the Nasdaq 100’s 6% decline, highlighting broader semiconductor weakness.

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In the latest trading session, Qualcomm (QCOM) closed at $179.6, marking a +2.1% move from the previous day.

QUALCOMM (QCOM) reaffirmed its quarterly cash dividend, maintaining the payout at US$0.92 per share for stockholders of record on December 3, with payment scheduled for December 17, 2026. QUALCOMM shares trade at US$175.91, with a 1-day share price return of 1.78% and a 7-day gain of 1.37%. The 30-day share price return is down 12.9%, suggesting near term momentum has cooled. However, the 3-year total shareholder return of 73.83% and 5-year total shareholder return of 45.47% still point to a...

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Qualcomm (QCOM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

QUALCOMM affirmed a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.92 per share for December 2026 while reporting a 16.67% year on year decline in diluted EPS, a 20.00 P/E ratio and a 2.03% dividend yield, alongside weaker operating margins. The business is cutting its global workforce and facing pressure in smartphones and Apple related revenue, at the same time it commits capital to data center chips, robotics and AI partnerships with Amazon and Apple. The focus now turns to how QUALCOMM's dividend...

QUALCOMM is expected to release its fiscal Q4 earnings early next month, while analysts project a significant EPS decline.

QUALCOMM has delivered a powerful long run for shareholders, and with the stock last closing at US$177.96, the real question for you now is whether that price still lines up with the cash flows the business can produce over time. QUALCOMM has returned 81.0% over the past 3 years, which puts a lot of accumulated optimism on the line if its future cash generation does not keep pace with that share price performance. Recent revenue pressure from weaker smartphone shipments and rising chip...

QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) sells more technology into vehicles while its larger smartphone business weakens. That makes automotive diversification important, but it raises a practical question: can the new growth get big enough to protect overall profits? At roughly 20 times forward earnings, investors pay for progress beyond handsets before automotive revenue can fully replace that […]
Qualcomm (QCOM) concluded the recent trading session at $176.31, signifying a +1.6% move from its prior day's close.

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm is launching worldwide layoffs following annual reviews to cultivate a stricter performance culture, according to a Reuters report.

Key Stats for Qualcomm StockPrice change for Qualcomm stock in last 6 months: 26%$QCOM Stock Price as of Oct. 19: $17452-Week High: $260$QCOM Stock Price Target: $195What Happened?Qualcomm (QCOM:NASDAQ) will cut jobs around the world.

QCOM's planned PickNik Robotics acquisition could accelerate its physical AI ambitions, strengthen its Dragonwing ecosystem and unlock new growth opportunities.

Qualcomm (NasdaqGS:QCOM) and broadband partners announced the world's first AI native Wi Fi 8 gateway for home networks. The new gateway is built on Qualcomm's latest platform that combines next generation Wi Fi 8 connectivity with on device edge AI compute. The product targets residential broadband providers looking to add agentic AI services directly in the home rather than relying only on cloud compute. The launch of this AI powered Wi Fi 8 gateway marks a push by Qualcomm to expand into...

Intel's foundry turnaround has resulted in heavy losses and negative free cash flow, while Qualcomm generates robust cash with half the valuation multiple.

Intel and Qualcomm both showed up to earnings with a fresh AI identity, but investors have been voting with their feet ever since. One company is already cashing AI checks while the other is asking you to fund a roadmap that has yet to book its first dollar.

Qualcomm takeover buzz recently lifted Ambarella stock. Here is what earnings, the CEO, and the risks say about whether AMBA stock is worth buying now.

Qualcomm (QCOM) is entering the data center AI market but faces significant execution risk and limited valuation upside, warranting a Hold rating.

Qualcomm is betting its future on AI and data center chips while its smartphone business bleeds, and the December quarter will prove whether that bet pays off or exposes a company caught between two worlds.

Qualcomm and Huawei deepen ties, despite a looming FCC vote on rules that would restrict Chinese electronics.

ASML controls the machinery behind every advanced chip, while Qualcomm powers the devices that use them, but their risk profiles and valuations tell very different stories.

In an exclusive interview, Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala reveals the company’s push away from its smartphone roots.

Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET) in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies is demonstrating Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.

QUALCOMM (NasdaqGS:QCOM) and Huawei have entered a multi-year cross-license agreement covering 5G, AI, compute, and networking technologies. The deal includes Qualcomm's purchase of select Huawei patents, which remains subject to regulatory approval in the United States. This is the first broad cross-license between Huawei and Qualcomm for 5G and emerging technologies, potentially affecting future royalty structures for both firms. The new Huawei Qualcomm cross-license and patent purchase is...

The company's positive catalysts may take years to boost QCOM stock.

Elon Musk confirmed talks between his ambitious Texas chip venture and the world's largest foundry, sending one semiconductor giant to a record high while splitting the broader chip sector in an unusual way.

Investing.com -- Chipmaker Qualcomm and chip technology firm Arm Holdings started a new trial on Monday, with Qualcomm claiming Arm withheld chip testing tools required under their contract.

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock has returned 44% over the past six months, against 17.2% for the S&P 500. But Qualcomm has traded through many market shocks since 2007. So how much has the stock lost when markets turned, and how long did it stay down.

Qualcomm (QCOM:NASDAQ) stock traded at about $183 on Monday morning, October 5, down 0. 8% at 11:09 a.

Key Stats for Qualcomm StockCurrent Price: $184. 87Target Price (Mid): ~$388Street Target: ~$194Potential Total Return: ~110%Annualized IRR: ~20% / yearWhat Happened?Huawei has paid Qualcomm (QCOM:NASDAQ) for patents since 2001.
On this episode of Stock Movers: - PTC (PTC) shares are rallying as Schneider Electric agreed to buy PTC for about $22.6 billion in an all-cash deal to tap into the artificial-intelligence boom. - Qualcomm (QCOM) shares are higher as the company agreed to license patents underpinning Huawei Technologies Co.'s novel LogicFolding chipmaking technique. - Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares are gaining with sentiment boosted by discussions between the Taiwanese chip giant and Elon Musk's Terafab on potential collaboration

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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data cooled Treasury yields, easing interest rate pressure.

The latest trading day saw Qualcomm (QCOM) settling at $184.87, representing a +1.53% change from its previous close.

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New regulation could be required to ensure that breakthroughs including smart glasses are safe, chip boss tells David Phelan

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is up 46% over six months. It still trades about 26% below its high of the past year. At 21 times earnings, about the market's level, the price appears to assume Qualcomm keeps growing as Apple sales shrink. Qualcomm plans to fill that gap with car and data center chips, and is raising prices as memory costs climb. Both plans are under way. So is there a case for waiting before you buy Qualcomm.

Broadcom's net margin towers at 36%, but customer concentration and a hefty SBC load cloud the picture; Qualcomm trades at half the valuation despite handset headwinds.

Snapdragon's agentic pitch expands on-device computing, but demonstrations must become profitable smartphone shipments.

Key Stats for Qualcomm StockCurrent Price: $187. 48Target Price (Mid): ~$388Street Target: ~$194Potential Total Return: ~107%Annualized IRR: ~20% / yearWhat Happened?Qualcomm (QCOM) closed at $187.


Qualcomm Plans Workforce Cuts After Annual Reviews, Report Says


