QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, QUALCOMM (QCOM) earnings per share (EPS) grew 4.5% a year, revenue grew 5.8% a year and free cash flow grew 11.0% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.2%. QCOM stock trades at $172.11, a P/E of 15.2, below its historical average of 19.0. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $208.70 (+21.3%).
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 0.0% | 29.4% | 4.5% | B+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 4.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | C |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 5.8% | 13.5% | 1.9% | C+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 11.0% | 23.8% | -10.4% | C+ |
| ROICROIC | 14.2% | 23.0% | 13.2% | A |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $11.36
- Historical Avg P/E
- 19.0
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $19.17 | $21.21 | $20.63 | $0.63 | $4.02 | $5.29 | $8.66 | $15.84 | $19.17 | $23.25 | $25.87 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $3.26 | $3.84 | $1.66 | -$3.32 | $3.62 | $4.58 | $8.00 | $11.52 | $6.47 | $9.09 | $11.36 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $25,281,000,000 | $23,554,000,000 | $22,291,000,000 | $22,732,000,000 | $24,273,000,000 | $23,531,000,000 | $33,566,000,000 | $44,200,000,000 | $35,820,000,000 | $38,962,000,000 | $44,069,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $4,512,000,000 | $6,861,000,000 | $4,003,000,000 | $3,111,000,000 | $6,399,000,000 | $4,407,000,000 | $8,648,000,000 | $6,834,000,000 | $9,849,000,000 | $11,161,000,000 | $10,416,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 10.3% | 11.6% | 3.7% | -26.2% | 17.0% | 20.7% | 27.4% | 35.0% | 18.1% | 21.4% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
69 firms rate it — 1 strong buy, 29 buy, 34 hold, 5 sell · Most recent Sep 2026
QCOM Stock FAQ
What is QCOM's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for QCOM is $208.70, with a range of $159.00 to $400.00. That is +21.3% from the current price of $172.11.
Do analysts rate QCOM a buy?
Opinion is mixed. Of 69 firms covering QUALCOMM, the ratings are 30 buy or strong buy, 34 hold and 5 sell or strong sell.
How fast is QUALCOMM growing?
Annual growth rates for QCOM. EPS: 4.5% over 10 years, 2.0% over 5 years, 3.1% over 1 year. Revenue: 5.8% over 10 years, 13.5% over 5 years, 1.9% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 11.0% over 10 years, 23.8% over 5 years, -10.4% over 1 year. Book value per share: 0.0% over 10 years, 29.4% over 5 years, 4.5% over 1 year.
What is QCOM's ROIC?
QUALCOMM's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 21.4% in fiscal 2024. Its 10-year average ROIC is 14.2%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is QCOM's P/E ratio?
QCOM's current P/E ratio is 15.2, compared with a historical average of 19.0. Trailing earnings per share are $11.36.
What is QUALCOMM's market cap and stock price?
QCOM last traded at $172.11 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $121.99 to $259.92. QUALCOMM has a market cap of $183.79B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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