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Why Qualcomm stock went up yesterday

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Qualcomm's shares surged on the back of a significant partnership announcement.

Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) saw its stock price increase by 3.17% in yesterday's session, closing at CA$174.09. This uptick was largely driven by the company's new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop custom AI data center infrastructure.

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QCOM.US

Qualcomm Incorporated

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↓ $14.58 (-6.88%)
68 day period
$146.81$185.85$224.89Jun 17Aug 6Sep 23

Market cap

$210.66B

P/E

22.6x

Div. yield

1.81%

Div. / share

$3.59

52W high

$257.56

52W low

$120.88

1W change

+6.71%

Beta

1.68

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 37 analysts covering QCOM · as of Sep 17, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast QCOM stock price to rise 659.5% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

3.73 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$194.13

+659.5% Upside

Current Price

C$25.56

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (37 analysts)

Strong Buy 12
Buy 5
Hold 19
Strong Sell 1
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on QCOM's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$126.49C$172.51C$218.52C$264.54C$310.56C$356.58TodayJun 17Aug 6Sep 23Nov 5Dec 19Jan 31

30-Day Vol

40.8%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

50.9%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+20.8%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$212.47

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$202.19C$175.61 – C$232.79
60 trading daysC$207.27C$169.81 – C$252.98
90 trading daysC$212.47C$166.45 – C$271.21

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Investor takeaway: Investors are optimistic about Qualcomm's strategic partnership with AWS, which is expected to enhance its position in the growing AI and data center market.

3.17% Increase

Qualcomm's stock rose 3.17% following the announcement of a strategic partnership with AWS, reflecting investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

Bull case

The partnership with AWS could significantly boost Qualcomm's revenue and market share in the AI sector. This aligns well with the anticipated growth in semiconductor design and AI technology.

Bear case

While the partnership is promising, investors should be cautious about potential execution risks and the competition in the fast-changing AI landscape.

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Strategic Partnership with AWS

Qualcomm's recent announcement of a collaboration with Amazon Web Services aims to develop custom AI data center infrastructure. This partnership focuses on co-designing AI chips tailored for high-performance inference and data center workloads, which could give AWS an edge over traditional GPU-based infrastructures.

Market Reaction and Future Outlook

The positive market response to Qualcomm's partnership reflects growing investor confidence in the company's ability to capitalize on the booming AI and semiconductor markets. As the demand for AI infrastructure continues to rise, Qualcomm's strategic initiatives position it well for future growth.


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Published: September 9, 2026
Last Updated: September 23, 2026

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