Vanguard Group Discloses 10.70% Stake in Qualcomm Following Dealings

Vanguard Group has disclosed a 10.70% stake in Qualcomm Incorporated, following a dealing on August 20, 2025. The stake is comprised of 115,107,555 USD 0.0001 common shares. Vanguard Group has also disclosed a position in Alphawave IP Group plc.

Vanguard Group Inc. has significantly increased its position in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) following a recent transaction on August 20, 2025. According to the company's most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Vanguard Group now holds a 10.70% stake in Qualcomm, comprising 115,107,555 shares valued at $12.48 billion. This substantial increase in Vanguard Group's stake in Qualcomm follows a previous filing where the firm owned 114,368,470 shares worth $17.56 billion [1].

The latest filing indicates that Vanguard Group has also disclosed a position in Alphawave IP Group plc, although the specifics of this new holding are not detailed in the provided source materials.

Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, reported strong earnings for the quarter ending July 30, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) of $2.77 exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.71 by $0.06. Additionally, Qualcomm's revenue for the quarter reached $10.37 billion, a 10.4% year-over-year increase. The company's return on equity (ROE) was 40.35%, and its net margin was 26.77% [1].

Analysts have set varying price targets and ratings for Qualcomm. Benchmark reduced its target price from $240.00 to $200.00 and maintains a "buy" rating, while Citigroup reiterated a "hold" rating. Wells Fargo & Company reduced its target price from $175.00 to $140.00 and set an "underweight" rating. The consensus rating among analysts is "Hold," with an average target price of $181.10 [1].

The recent increase in Vanguard Group's stake in Qualcomm underscores the firm's confidence in the company's long-term prospects. The move follows a pattern of institutional investors boosting their holdings in the technology sector, reflecting broader market trends and investor sentiment.

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[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-qualcomm-incorporated-qcom-shares-purchased-by-algert-global-llc-2025-08-18/