QCOM – QUALCOMM Incorporated

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Quick Stats

Trend Signal
$160.75
Last Close
Official EOD price – basis for all calculations
▼ Short
Swing Trend
Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control
+16.62%
Signal Edge
Moderate edge across 2 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional
43.3
Trend Strength (ADX)
Strong trend – directional signals reliable
Options Signals
9%
IV-Rank (52w)
Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored
73% / 27%
Call / Put Flow
Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow
Last Trendchange Signal
22.04.26
Date
Signal entry date
$136.07
Entry Price
Closing price at signal date
42d
Days Held
Trading days since signal
+37.1%
+10d
Return after 10 trading days
+43.76%
+20d
Return after 20 trading days
+83.74%
+30d
Return after 30 trading days
+63.08%
+60d
Return after 60 trading days

Trend Overview

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: 0 / 7

QCOM is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Options Signal Highlight

Latest QCOM Reports

Jul 30, 2026
Options Flow Analysis — Daily Reports The Bandwidth Jam: 61 Alerts and a Market That Knows Something
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026

QCOM Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026  ·  Close: $160.75  ·  ATR14: $4.36

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: 0 / 7

QCOM is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Indicator Signal Detail
Swing Trend ▼ Short Primary directional bias
Momentum ▲ Up · 9d Strength: 0.39 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX) 43.3 – Strong ADX38: 22.7
Volatility (HV30) 43.5% – Calm HV90: 75.7% | HV180: 57.0%
Vola Compression None Normal range
MA Structure Golden Cross ✓ Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance -0.83 ATR ↓ EMA21: $161.73
GD200 Extension -1.0 ATR – Normal GD20: 0.0 | GD50: -2.3 | GD100: -2.4
⚠️ Momentum Fading
Upward momentum has been running 9 days but strength is declining (0.39). The trend is intact but losing energy.
💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 43.3 (Strong)
A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 22.7. Trend-following has clear edge here.
🔻 Volatility Calm
HV30: 43.5% | HV90: 75.7% | HV180: 57.0%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.
⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish
Golden Cross in place. GD50 $178.53 above GD200 $168.22 by 6.13%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).
📉 EMA21 – Gap Narrowing
Price is -0.83 ATR from the EMA21 ($161.73) but the distance is shrinking.
📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance
GD20: $160.61 (0.0 ATR) | GD50: $178.53 (-2.3 ATR) | GD100: $179.69 (-2.4 ATR) | GD200: $168.22 (-1.0 ATR). ATR14: $4.36.

Monthly Performance History

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2010 -16.51 -7.77 18.00 -8.49 -7.97 -6.36 19.15 -1.19 13.96 2.03 3.29 3.34 5.43
2011 7.87 8.17 -5.53 4.81 2.36 -0.63 -5.36 -4.92 -4.76 8.29 9.29 -0.05 9.01
2012 6.42 4.40 8.70 -6.57 -9.95 1.02 7.20 3.26 2.73 -5.33 6.51 -2.38 11.92
2013 1.96 -1.63 0.97 -6.67 2.52 -3.38 5.91 1.55 0.85 2.96 5.26 1.10 14.67
2014 1.23 2.69 7.10 -1.74 1.85 -1.59 -7.54 4.89 -0.39 6.27 -6.83 3.54 1.38
2015 -15.91 10.65 -4.57 -2.06 1.84 -9.78 2.37 -12.18 -2.34 11.73 -19.54 1.40 -32.70
2016 -9.54 10.15 -1.86 -0.71 7.45 -2.23 18.08 1.97 7.93 2.40 -0.31 1.62 30.09
2017 -18.30 6.27 0.58 -4.88 6.85 -5.80 -3.20 -2.13 -0.40 -1.68 24.09 -2.24 -2.11
2018 T
4.68 		-2.69 -14.70 -5.20 T
14.36 		-4.25 T
14.08 		6.78 2.93 -13.37 -8.55 -3.77 -12.71
2019 -13.73 7.62 T
5.22 		48.99 -22.64 14.12 T
-5.62 		T
9.23 		1.54 T
6.59 		-0.04 T
7.01 		53.71
2020 -3.81 -9.46 -16.03 T
19.38 		6.93 14.40 17.63 8.68 T
-3.55 		3.21 18.71 0.71 71.77
2021 T
5.24 		-15.71 -4.95 T
0.73 		-2.10 T
6.71 		6.39 -1.46 T
-11.93 		3.36 T
33.94 		4.12 23.14
2022 -5.61 T
-2.90 		-6.64 -4.97 -1.41 T
-8.77 		T
17.43 		-10.28 -13.04 0.38 T
7.81 		-13.30 -40.96
2023 T
24.26 		-10.78 3.15 T
-6.37 		-2.10 T
2.77 		10.06 -13.29 -3.75 -1.90 T
16.38 		11.54 34.92
2024 5.90 11.82 3.81 -3.42 T
24.34 		-3.27 -9.54 6.89 T
4.17 		-1.82 -4.08 -5.77 9.55
2025 12.56 -7.68 -0.01 T
-3.00 		T
7.39 		8.61 -7.93 T
8.46 		4.77 8.66 -6.99 T
1.79 		11.33
2026 -12.37 -6.72 -8.69 T
41.09 		41.81 -19.30 -18.86 6.06 -7.07

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for QCOM:

Date Entry Price Days Held +10d +20d +30d +60d
22.04.26 $136.07 42d +37.1% +43.76% +83.74% +63.08%
10.12.25 $182.21 15d -4.09% -0.19% -2.43% +21.78%
18.08.25 $158.90 33d +1.15% +1.46% +4.03% +11.88%
12.05.25 $152.12 29d -4.43% +2.16% +2.36% +9.36%
29.04.25 $146.88 3d +3.57% +0% +0% +0%
20.09.24 $168.92 11d +0% +1.29% -0.77% -5.84%
02.05.24 $180.10 45d +8.06% +13.71% +20.94% -6.93%
02.11.23 $117.36 85d +9.85% +9.96% +20.57% +81.09%
06.06.23 $116.36 33d +2.97% +3.21% +6.93% +19.48%
03.04.23 $124.74 4d -3.58% -3.58% -3.58% -3.73%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for QCOM: 16.62%

Range N 10d 20d 30d 60d Signal
>20% 2 +30.85% +38.64% +59.15% +42.41% Hold
10-15% 1 +11.89% +13.06% +15.06% +22.03% Hold
7-10% 6 +8.76% +9.01% +15.44% +22.89% Hold
5-7% 2 +5.74% +4.93% +3.89% +1.93% Close
3-5% 4 +3.59% +5.37% +9.58% +9.31% Close
1-3% 6 +2.19% +2.2% +2.4% +24.93% Hold
0-1% 2 +0.37% +1.88% +2.25% +2.67% Hold
-1-0% 2 -0.3% +0.89% +12.5% +13.31% Neg
-3-1% 7 -1.98% -1% -0.62% -1.86% Neg
-5-3% 3 -4.04% -0.54% -1.22% +9.14% Neg
-7-5% 2 -6.28% -4.25% -2.34% +1.64% Neg
-10-7% 1 -8.07% -8.07% -8.07% -16.26% Neg
Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 9

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)
9%
Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).
Call / Put Flow
73% / 27%
More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.
GEX (Mio.)
1,148,871.4
Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.
GEX Flip Strike
$160.00 · 0.5%
GEX flip strike is very close to spot price. Crossing this level can trigger a regime change – from suppressed to amplified volatility.
Max Pain
$162.50 · 1.1%
Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.
Spot Price
$160.75
Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

QCOM GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

QCOM GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 9% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (73% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages
✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid
✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels
✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility
Risks
✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day
✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid
✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration
▶ FAQ: Long Call
What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 9% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages
✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side
✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle
✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously
Risks
✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid
✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches
✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless
▶ FAQ: Long Straddle
What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

MetricValue
Market Cap$174.08 B
PE Ratio (TTM)18.95
Forward PE16.22
PEG Ratio0.70
EV/EBITDA15.09
Price/Sales3.95
Price/Book6.34
Beta1.66

Profitability

MetricValue
Gross Margin54.23%
Operating Margin18.53%
Net Margin21.01%
ROE33.75%
ROA11.61%

Dividends

MetricValue
Annual Dividend$3.68
Forward Yield223.00%
Payout Ratio41.03%
Dividend Date2026-09-23

Analyst Consensus (30 Analysts)

MetricValue
Median Target$175
High Target$400
Low Target$100

About QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. Further, it provides security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks through software-based network security solutions. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

ETF Holdings

QUALCOMM Incorporated is included in 7 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF Weight
SMH 3.06%
DRIV 2.11%
XLK 1.23%
QQQ 0.77%
BLOK 0.65%
GRID 0.58%
SPY 0.24%

Frequently Asked Questions – QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)

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