TD Asset Management Inc reduced its position in shares of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM – Free Report) by 12.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,716,382 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 246,453 shares during the period. TD Asset Management Inc’s holdings in Qualcomm were worth $293,587,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in shares of Qualcomm by 116.6% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 17,356 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,666,000 after buying an additional 9,343 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 15.4% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,542 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $391,000 after purchasing an additional 340 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 44.3% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,325 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $530,000 after purchasing an additional 1,020 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 6.1% in the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 5,778 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $920,000 after purchasing an additional 333 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Qualcomm by 9.7% in the second quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,800 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $1,083,000 after purchasing an additional 603 shares during the period. 74.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting Qualcomm
Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm is highlighting its push into AI inference and data centers, with new messaging around its “Dragonfly” AI brand and the “year of agents” theme supporting the view that the company can expand beyond mobile handsets. Qualcomm says 2026 is the ‘year of agents,’ unveils Dragonfly AI data center brand
- Positive Sentiment: Market commentary suggests Qualcomm’s diversification into automotive, IoT, and AI is improving the long-term investment case and helping explain renewed bullishness around the stock. Qualcomm Says 2026 Is ‘Year Of The Agent’ — And ‘Dragonfly’ Is Its Answer
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on Qualcomm’s long-term returns and speculation about whether the stock can reach $300 this year may be adding attention, but these pieces are mostly sentiment-driven rather than new business developments. Can Qualcomm Hit $300 This Year? Here’s The Answer
- Neutral Sentiment: A retrospective article on how much a long-term Qualcomm investment would be worth today is positive in tone, but it does not provide a fresh catalyst for the stock. What a $1K Investment in Qualcomm 15 Years Ago Is Worth Today (Hint: Its More Than You Think)
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary warns that Qualcomm still faces margin pressure and weak smartphone demand, which could weigh on near-term earnings because mobile remains a major profit driver. Qualcomm Plagued by Margin Woes, Demand Softness: Time to Rethink?
Qualcomm Trading Up 3.8%
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The wireless technology company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.09. Qualcomm had a net margin of 22.31% and a return on equity of 42.11%. The firm had revenue of $10.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.59 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.85 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. Qualcomm has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Qualcomm Incorporated will post 7.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Qualcomm declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, March 17th that permits the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the wireless technology company to repurchase up to 14.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
Qualcomm Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th will be issued a $0.92 dividend. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 4th. This is a positive change from Qualcomm’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.89. Qualcomm’s payout ratio is 38.70%.
Insider Activity
In other Qualcomm news, EVP Heather S. Ace sold 3,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $177.82, for a total value of $569,024.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 39,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,065,677.70. This trade represents a 7.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, April 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.34, for a total transaction of $325,850.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 30,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,999,352.56. The trade was a 7.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 19,306 shares of company stock valued at $3,435,583 in the last quarter. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms recently weighed in on QCOM. Melius Research set a $220.00 price objective on Qualcomm in a report on Monday, May 18th. Craig Hallum upgraded Qualcomm to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Bank of America began coverage on Qualcomm in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $145.00 price target for the company. Evercore set a $179.00 price target on Qualcomm in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price target on Qualcomm from $140.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $181.79.
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Qualcomm Profile
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.
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