
Qualcomm: The Buy On Meltdown Moment Is Finally Here (Rating Upgrade)
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Published: Aug 23, 2026, 01:50 PM
JR Research Investing Group Leader Follow Summary Qualcomm is upgraded back to Buy as its previous euphoria surge has normalized at 17x forward earnings after a sharp correction. QCOM faces near-term headwinds from Chinese smartphone weakness, component cost inflation, and Apple's modem transition, but management's de-risking is credible. Handset revenue cycles appear near a bottom, while medium-term upside is anchored in AI data center and ADAS growth opportunities. With data center revenue potential of $5–15B and a multi-product go-to-market strategy, QCOM offers a less risky entry point as optionalities begin to blossom. Qualcomm's price action shows the credible bottom is finally forming. Investors should take advantage before the market returns. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Ultimate Growth Investing get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Qualcomm's Euphoria is Finally Normalizing Qualcomm investors ( QCOM ) have had a lot to deal with in the last few months, ever since the stock actually hit a high in May. That onrushing spike encapsulated its This article was written by JR Research 49.32K Followers Follow JR Research is an opportunistic investor. I was recognized by TipRanks as a Top Analyst, and also by Seeking Alpha as a "Top Analyst To Follow" for Technology, Software, and Internet, as well as for Growth and GARP. I identify attractive risk/reward opportunities supported by robust price action to potentially generate alpha well above the S&P 500. My picks have consistently demonstrated market outperformance over time. My approach combines timely and sharp price action analysis with fundamentals as my foundation. I also tend to avoid overhyped and overvalued stocks while capitalizing on battered stocks with significant upside recovery possibilities. I run the investing group Ultimate Growth Investing which specializes in identifying high-potential opportunities across various sectors. My main ideas revolve around stocks with strong growth potential, and also well-beaten contrarian plays. I designed the group for investors seeking to capitalize on growth stocks with solid fundamentals, robust buying momentum, and appealing turnaround plays to generate alpha consistently. Learn more Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of NVDA, AAPL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
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