QCOM Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
0.63%
Last Quarter
$3.00
Past Year
$4.84
Growth Past 5yrs
2.08%
Next Quarter
$2.59
Estimate Next Year
$12.58
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$225.00
55.41% Upside
Mean Price Target
$176.78
22.11% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$132.00
-8.83% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
QCOM Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, QCOM (NYSE: QCOM) reported an actual EPS of $3 for the quarter ending on Nov 05, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.87, resulting in a 4.53% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), QCOM recorded an actual EPS of $2.77 with a 2.21% surprise. See QCOM's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
QCOM has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 05, 2025 showing a 4.53% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 2.21% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2025 | 3 | 2.87 | +4.53% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 2.77 | 2.71 | +2.21% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 2.85 | 2.82 | +1.06% |
| Feb 05, 2025 | 3.41 | 2.96 | +15.20% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | 2.69 | 2.56 | +5.08% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.33 | 2.25 | +3.56% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QCOM stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given QCOM stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 37 analysts have given their ratings
to QCOM out of which
7 analysts have given strong buy call,
11 analysts have given buy call,
16 analysts rate it hold,
3 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$176.78 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 22.11% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for QCOM highest price target?
Analysts suggest QCOM's stock price would rise to a high of $225.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for QCOM over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the QCOM stock price could move to $132.00.
What is the average target price for QCOM?
QCOM stock has an average analyst estimate of $176.78.
At its current price, how far is QCOM from its average target price?
QCOM shares are currently trading 22.11% above this price target.
What were QCOM’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.00 versus consensus estimates of $2.87, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.69.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
QCOM's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.59 and $12.58 for the whole year.
What has QCOM's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 0.63% EPS growth for QCOM in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 2.08% in the past five years.