Qualcomm Inc (QCOM)
Information Technology ยท Radio & TV Broadcasting & Communications Equipment
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since December 13, 1991. SentiSense covers Qualcomm Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Radio & TV Broadcasting & Communications Equipment. The company reports 52,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.qualcomm.com.
About Qualcomm Inc
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
Latest reported results
Qualcomm Incorporated reported revenue of $9.95 billion for Q3 FY2026, down 4.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 3,001 institutions reported holding QCOM, with 830.3 million shares worth $153.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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- QCOM financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Qualcomm Inc do?
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
What sector is QCOM in?
SentiSense classifies Qualcomm Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Radio & TV Broadcasting & Communications Equipment.
Where does QCOM stock trade?
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since December 13, 1991.
How many institutions own QCOM?
3,001 institutions reported a position in QCOM in 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $153.0 billion in total.