Qualcomm's Potential in the AI Chip Market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Should l Buy QCOM?
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- Performance Analysis: Qualcomm's stock has risen 58% over the past three years, significantly lagging behind the PHLX Semiconductor Sector's 258% gain, primarily due to its reliance on the smartphone market, which has hindered its performance amid booming AI chip demand.
- AI Chip Breakthrough Prospects: Despite a 13% year-over-year decline in smartphone revenue to $6 billion for Q2 FY2026, management's optimistic comments about potential breakthroughs in the AI data center chip market have bolstered investor confidence.
- Customer Collaboration Opportunities: Qualcomm is engaging with several companies to develop custom AI processors, with a large hyperscaler reportedly in talks to create multiple generations of custom AI processors, indicating strong growth potential in AI inference applications.
- Automotive Business Growth: Qualcomm's automotive segment grew 38% year-over-year to $1.33 billion in the last quarter, highlighting its expansion potential in AI applications, which could lead to a significant bull run by 2026.
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Analyst Views on QCOM
Wall Street analysts forecast QCOM stock price to fall
16 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 202.550
Low
165.00
Averages
197.14
High
225.00
Current: 202.550
Low
165.00
Averages
197.14
High
225.00
About QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated is engaged in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including third generation (3G), fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) wireless connectivity, and high-performance and low-power computing, including on-device artificial intelligence. Its segments include Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives. QCT develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software based on 3G/4G/5G and other technologies, including radio frequency front-end, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving, Internet of things including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices and edge networking products. QTL grants licenses or otherwise provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio that includes certain patent rights essential to and/or useful in the manufacture and sale of certain wireless products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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