Qualcomm Loses NXP Deal
Qualcomm’s plans to acquire NXP goes for a toss, as China refuses to give the nod.
Qualcomm Inc., an American multinational semiconductor and telecommunications equipment maker, had been pursuing the deal for almost two years. While eight global jurisdictions had given the go-ahead, China’s refusal to the deal squashes Qualcomm’s dream to buy NXP - another global semiconductor manufacturer. Qualcomm's CEO Steve Mollenkopf had mentioned in Wednesday’s earnings call that if China did not approve, the company would walk away from the NXP deal.
Qualcomm’s last bid for NXP was $44 billion. With the deal falling through, Qualcomm is now left with paying a $2 billion breakup-fee to NXP. It also plans to buyback up to $30 billion worth of shares as promised to shareholders in the event of the deal’s demise.
NXP announced that it’ll repurchase $5 billion of shares.
While many people seem to be blaming the U.S.-China trade tensions as a major factor behind China’s rejection of the deal, the nation’s Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng mentioned, "This case is about the enforcement of antitrust laws. It has nothing to do with China-US trade," according to Chinese state media.
QCOM sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for QCOM moved below the 200-day moving average on February 25, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 03, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on QCOM as a result. In of 91 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where QCOM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for QCOM entered a downward trend on February 17, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where QCOM's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 24 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for QCOM just turned positive on February 17, 2026. Looking at past instances where QCOM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where QCOM advanced for three days, in of 327 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
QCOM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.390) is normal, around the industry mean (9.069). P/E Ratio (27.849) is within average values for comparable stocks, (154.926). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.580) is also within normal values, averaging (1.485). Dividend Yield (0.025) settles around the average of (0.020) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.369) is also within normal values, averaging (30.517).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. QCOM’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. QCOM’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock worse than average.
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