CHICAGO TRUST Co NA Has $1.61 Million Holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated $QCOM

CHICAGO TRUST Co NA lessened its holdings in QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 31.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,671 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 4,481 shares during the period. CHICAGO TRUST Co NA’s holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $1,609,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of QUALCOMM by 122.4% during the first quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 169 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the period. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in QUALCOMM during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Harbor Asset Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in QUALCOMM in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of QUALCOMM in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new position in QUALCOMM during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 74.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

QUALCOMM Stock Performance

Shares of QCOM stock opened at $175.25 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $171.84 and its 200 day moving average is $163.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $187.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.84, a PEG ratio of 3.84 and a beta of 1.22. QUALCOMM Incorporated has a 12 month low of $120.80 and a 12 month high of $205.95. The company has a current ratio of 2.82, a quick ratio of 2.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70.

QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The wireless technology company reported $3.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.87 by $0.13. QUALCOMM had a net margin of 12.51% and a return on equity of 43.22%. The business had revenue of $11.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.74 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.69 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. QUALCOMM has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 3.300-3.500 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that QUALCOMM Incorporated will post 9.39 earnings per share for the current year.

QUALCOMM Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 4th were issued a dividend of $0.89 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 4th. This represents a $3.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. QUALCOMM’s dividend payout ratio is 72.80%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other QUALCOMM news, EVP Ann C. Chaplin sold 7,180 shares of QUALCOMM stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $178.03, for a total transaction of $1,278,255.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 23,944 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,262,750.32. The trade was a 23.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Cristiano R. Amon sold 150,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.56, for a total transaction of $24,834,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 149,304 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,718,770.24. The trade was a 50.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 200,023 shares of company stock worth $33,558,154 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Bank of America boosted their price target on QUALCOMM from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on QUALCOMM from $185.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of QUALCOMM from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of QUALCOMM in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised their price target on shares of QUALCOMM from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $192.94.

Key Headlines Impacting QUALCOMM

Here are the key news stories impacting QUALCOMM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi roughly a quarter ahead of schedule — the deal adds high‑speed connectivity IP and appoints Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis to lead Qualcomm’s data‑center business, accelerating Qualcomm’s push beyond handsets into higher‑growth data‑center markets. Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Alphawave Semi
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: coverage and trading show shares rose after the Alphawave deal as investors rewarded the strategic expansion into data‑center chips and connectivity IP — supporting the view of a re‑rating away from a pure handset story. Qualcomm Stock Rises After $2.4 Billion Alphawave Semi Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Recent performance: research notes and screens point to Qualcomm outperforming broader market moves recently, reflecting investor interest in its expanding end markets and improving revenue mix. Qualcomm (QCOM) Surpasses Market Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and analyst views are mixed — commentary notes Qualcomm’s P/E is at decade highs as the market re‑rates the name; some firms remain cautious (Cantor Fitzgerald neutral) while others keep buy views and higher targets, so continued execution in 2026 will be critical to justify the multiple. Qualcomm’s Monster Rally Has a Catch—Can the Stock Keep Climbing?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Ann Chaplin sold 7,180 shares (~$1.28M) earlier this week (reported), trimming her stake ~23% — insider sales can be read as profit‑taking and may create short‑term investor caution. QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM) EVP Ann Chaplin Sells 7,180 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Another EVP, Akash J. Palkhiwala, sold 2,538 shares (~$447k) — additional insider sales add to the narrative of executives taking gains ahead of the new year. SEC filing: Insider Sale

About QUALCOMM

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.

The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.