Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 to invest. The company has shown strong revenue growth, positive news catalysts, and upcoming potential from its AI and data center initiatives. Despite some insider and hedge fund selling, the overall sentiment and long-term growth opportunities outweigh the risks.
The MACD histogram is -3.033, below 0, and negatively contracting, indicating a bearish momentum. RSI at 58.993 is neutral, suggesting no overbought or oversold conditions. Moving averages are converging, showing no strong trend. Key resistance is at 231.945, and support is at 213.479.

Qualcomm's FY 2025 revenue grew 13.7% YoY, with net income of $5.5 billion.
Positive news of potential acquisition of Tenstorrent to enhance AI and data center chip capabilities.
Analysts have raised price targets, with JPMorgan expecting significant data center revenue growth by
Congress trading data shows $4.1M median purchase transactions.
Insider and hedge fund selling activity has significantly increased.
Competitive risks in the AI silicon market and dependency on major clients like Apple.
Mixed analyst ratings, with some downgrades citing weaker handset performance and softer guidance.
Qualcomm reported FY 2025 revenue of $44.3 billion, a 13.7% YoY increase, and net income of $5.5 billion. The company shows strong growth trends in Auto and IoT segments, but faces challenges in the handset segment.
Analysts have mixed ratings: JPMorgan raised the price target to $265 with a Neutral rating, citing potential data center growth. Tigress Financial raised the target to $280 with a Buy rating, while Freedom Broker downgraded to Hold with a $200 target due to weaker handset performance. Overall, price targets have been raised, reflecting optimism for long-term growth.