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Qualcomm Set to Report Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results Wednesday as Wall Street Watches Key Signals

Investor focus centers on handset demand, licensing royalties, and diversification progress, with Apple’s modem push posing a revenue risk.

Overview

  • Qualcomm will release results after market close on February 4, with an earnings call scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Pacific time.
  • Consensus forecasts call for adjusted EPS of $3.39 and revenue of $12.12 billion, versus company guidance of $11.8–$12.6 billion in revenue and $3.30–$3.50 in adjusted EPS.
  • Shares recently traded at $151.59, down about 11% over the past year as investors weigh smartphone softness and component constraints.
  • Analysts remain split, but the consensus rating is Moderate Buy with an average price target of $193.33, while recent notes trimmed targets to roughly $160–$225.
  • Market watchers are tracking handset shipment pressures projected at roughly a 4% 2026 decline and Qualcomm’s push into automotive, IoT, and edge AI, including recent Volkswagen and Hyundai Mobis agreements and new robotics silicon.