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QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:QCOM - US7475251036 - Common Stock

180.9 USD
+3.64 (+2.05%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:09:15 PM
181.349 USD
+0.45 (+0.25%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:09:15 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, QCOM scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although QCOM is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
QCOM is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.
QCOM has an average volume of 9456770 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that QCOM is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 74% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
QCOM is an average performer in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 40% of 112 stocks in the same industry.
QCOM is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so QCOM is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
QUALCOMM INC / QCOM Weekly stock chart
QUALCOMM INC / QCOM Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Although QCOM has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

152.59

182.71

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 154.13 to 157.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for QCOM is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for QCOM is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength74.39POSITIVEQCOM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 74.39% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QCOM is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QCOM is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QCOM is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.4NEUTRALThe RSI value for QCOM is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.38POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests QCOM has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)45.76NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for QCOM is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.68MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for QCOM suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)34.17POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for QCOM suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
205.96162.0543.91 (21.32%)4.69%
An entry @205.96. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @162.05. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 43.91 points, which is 21.32%.When investing 4.69% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
QUALCOMM INC / QCOM Daily stock chart

QUALCOMM INC

NASDAQ:QCOM (10/31/2025, 8:09:15 PM)

After market: 181.349 +0.45 (+0.25%)

180.9

+3.64 (+2.05%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg2.05%
1 Week7.08%
2 Weeks10.68%
1 Month6.93%
3 Month22.07%
6 Month29.39%
12 Month9.46%
2 Year65.98%
3 Year53.75%
5 Year46.64%
10 Year204.44%
15 Year300.58%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.62
ATR(20)%3.68%
ATR Inc-47.02%
Range Today5.32
ADR(20)6.4
ADR(20)%3.54%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS74.39
3 months CRS84.07
6 months CRS79.88
Mansfield0.2
10 Day High205.95
10 Day Low162.06
20 Day High205.95
20 Day Low153.35
52 Week High205.95
52 Week Low120.8
CS1 End157.28
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.64%
DER(5)0.26%
Volume9.45M
Volume Incr250.72%
Vol(5)26.21M
Vol(50)9.46M

QUALCOMM INC / QCOM FAQ

What is the technical rating for QCOM stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to QCOM.


What is the current trend direction of QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) stock?

The current trend direction for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for QCOM stock?

QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) has an RSI value of 62.4033. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) stock?

The MACD indicator for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) has a value of 1.38409, indicating a bullish trend.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for QUALCOMM INC?

The buy/sell signal for QUALCOMM INC (QCOM) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.