QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Forecast
QCOM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.43 / 5 from 37 analysts
- Price target
- $194.13 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.46
- 52-week range
- $124.07 – $251.02
QCOM analyst ratings
37 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
QCOM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
QCOM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.30 | $2.00 | $2.95 | $3.50 | −34.4% | 26 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $10.48 | $9.25 | $10.61 | $12.03 | −12.9% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $10.19 | $8.83 | $12.24 | $10.48 | −2.8% | 34 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
QCOM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $10.58B | $9.88B | $11.96B | −13.7% | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $42.87B | $41.04B | $43.50B | −2.9% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $44.87B | $41.66B | $47.10B | +4.7% | 33 |
QCOM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
QCOM revenue: reported and forecast
QCOM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.70 | $2.30 | $2.30 | $2.30 | $2.30 | −15.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $10.81 | $10.52 | $10.48 | $10.48 | $10.48 | −3.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $11.05 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.19 | −7.8% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
QCOM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; QCOM beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from QCOM
37 analysts cover Qualcomm; their consensus rating is hold (3.43 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $194.13, 12.8% above the latest close of $172.11. Analysts expect earnings of $10.48 per share for FY2026, −12.9% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $10.19 per share on revenue of $44.9 billion. Qualcomm beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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QCOM forecast FAQ
What is Qualcomm's price target?
The average analyst price target for Qualcomm is $194.13, 12.8% above the latest close of $172.11.
Is Qualcomm a buy, hold or sell?
Of 37 analysts covering Qualcomm, 9 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 23 a hold, 2 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Qualcomm's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $10.48 per share for FY2026 (range $9.25 to $10.61); for FY2027 the estimate is $10.19.
What is Qualcomm's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $42.9 billion, growth of −2.9%; for FY2027 it is $44.9 billion.
When does Qualcomm report earnings?
Qualcomm is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.46.
Does Qualcomm usually beat earnings estimates?
Qualcomm reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.