Should you buy QCOM stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates QUALCOMM (QCOM) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.84 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Down 8.88%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 29.25%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong return on equity of 37.3%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 14.9x
Red day on Monday for QUALCOMM
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The QUALCOMM stock price fell by -3.39% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $167.86 to $162.17. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.15% from a day low at $162.14 to a day high of $168.87. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -4.63% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -477 thousand shares and in total, 9 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.50 billion.
The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -29.25% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $99.02 and $135.36 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
QCOM Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, July 31, 2026, and so far it has risen 9.86%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The QUALCOMM stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $176.45. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $158.54. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for QUALCOMM stock
QUALCOMM finds support from accumulated volume at $155.68 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $6.73 between high and low, or 4.15%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.26%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (QCOM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect QUALCOMM Incorporated to open at $164.39, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $157.67 and $166.67, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$9.00 (+/-5.71%) up or down from last closing price. If QUALCOMM Incorporated takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.71% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $155.68 (4.00%) than the resistance at $189.39 (16.78%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For QCOM
Dividend coming up for QCOM: Ex-dividend date (Thursday 3rd September, 2026) is 23 days away. The dividend is $0.92.Is QUALCOMM Incorporated stock A Buy?
QUALCOMM holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-1.844
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $164.39 ( 1.37%).
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QCOM Performance
Trading levels for QCOM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 171.12 | 5.52% |
| R2 | 168.55 | 3.94% |
| R1 | 166.96 | 2.96% |
| Price | 162.17 | |
| S1 | 161.82 | -0.214% |
| S2 | 160.23 | -1.19% |
| S3 | 157.66 | -2.78% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 201.49 | 24.25% |
| R2 | 197.41 | 21.73% |
| R1 | 189.39 | 16.78% |
| Price | 162.17 | |
| S1 | 155.68 | -4.00% |
| S2 | 151.60 | -6.52% |
| S3 | 147.61 | -8.98% |
QCOM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 17, 2026 | Sep 03, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.92 | 0.540% |
| 2 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 04, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.92 | 0.676% |
| 3 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 05, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.89 | 0.578% |
| 4 | Oct 17, 2025 | Dec 04, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.89 | 0.527% |
| 5 | Jul 18, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.89 | 0.560% |
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