Qualcomm's $1.11 Billion Volume Ranks 74th as Stock Dips 0.52% Amid Divergent Analysts and Backtested Momentum Gains

On August 20, 2025, Qualcomm (QCOM) traded with a volume of $1.11 billion, ranking 74th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.52%, reflecting mixed institutional activity and analyst sentiment. Institutional investors, including Legacy Financial Advisors Inc. and Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC, increased holdings in the first quarter, while insiders sold shares totaling $8.35 million over 90 days.

Analyst coverage highlighted divergent price targets. UBS Group raised QCOM’s target to $165 from $145 with a “neutral” rating, while Bank of America cut its target to $200 with a “buy.” The stock maintains a “Hold” consensus rating, with an average price target of $181.10. Earnings performance remained strong, with Q2 revenue rising 10.4% to $10.37 billion, exceeding expectations and driving a 40.35% return on equity.

Strategic shifts included a $0.89 per share dividend announced for September 25, yielding 2.2%, and a payout ratio of 34.33%. Institutional ownership remains dominant at 74.35%, though insider selling reduced their stake by 0.08%. The stock’s technical indicators showed a 50-day average of $155.80 and a 200-day average of $153.38, with a beta of 1.23 reflecting above-market volatility.

A backtested strategy involving the top 500 volume-driven stocks from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 31.52% total return over 365 days, averaging 0.98% per day. This suggests short-term momentum potential but underscores risks tied to market timing and volatility.