Qualcomm (QCOM, $94.03) gets rating downgrade by Morgan Stanley
Qualcomm stock got downgraded Morgan Stanley analysts, sending the shares lower on Monday.
Morgan Stanley analysts reduced their rating on the semiconductor company to equal weight from overweight, while indicating that the stock's valuation gap relative to its industry peers has closed following recent gains. Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette said the stock should now "perform more in-line with peers" given its balanced risk/reward profile. He hiked his price target on the stock to $90 from $89.
Faucette suggested that Qualcomm shares’ momentum in recent months amid tariff uncertainties coupled with an antitrust lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission currently being appealed by Qualcomm would mean that potential positive opportunities will likely take longer to have a substantial effect on results.
QCOM sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for QCOM moved above the 200-day moving average on August 15, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
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 Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 14, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on QCOM as a result. In of 89 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for QCOM just turned positive on August 13, 2025. Looking at past instances where QCOM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
QCOM moved above its 50-day moving average on August 22, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for QCOM crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 22, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher 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 321 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.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
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 August 08, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put 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 (6.373) is normal, around the industry mean (11.162). P/E Ratio (15.514) is within average values for comparable stocks, (75.600). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.845) is also within normal values, averaging (2.116). Dividend Yield (0.021) settles around the average of (0.022) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.149) is also within normal values, averaging (28.100).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very 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 well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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.
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