Qualcomm stock forecast trends upward following supply chain

Qualcomm stock forecast trends upward following supply chain normalization in RF front-end components. Options activity suggests institutional hedging at $170 strike, implying moderate near-term upside. While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making. Qualcomm returned $3.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks while maintaining healthy margins. In fiscal 2025 (ending in September), Qualcomm is forecast to pay an annual dividend of $3.59 per share, up from $3.51 per share in fiscal 2024. Moreover, these payouts are forecast to increase to $3.91 per share in fiscal 2028. Current Qualcomm stock forecast models project moderate upside, with consensus target at $175 over the next 6 months, fueled by AI-enabled mobile processor demand and sustained supply chain recovery. Price-to-earnings ratio stands at 21.4, reflecting sector confidence.