STOCKRADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENTUpdated 2026-04-19
Here’s whether Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
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Bearish
Positives: above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive). Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); 50-day MA is falling (-3.24% over 10 days); RSI 74 — overbought, elevated pullback risk; 3-month momentum negative (-14.6%). Currently 33.9% off its 52-week high. Score: -4/7.
QCOM is trading below its 200-day MA ($157.10) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. With an RSI of 74.5, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +0.3% compares to +35.1% for SPY (trailed the market by 34.8%). The current 33.9% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,034 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 34.8%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✗Above 200-day MA ($157.10)
✓Above 50-day MA ($134.60)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 74.5
✓Positive return (+0.3%)
!Within 10% of period high (−33.9%)
Period Range $136.20
$121.99$205.95
RSI (14) 74.5
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$136.20
Period Return+0.3%
Period High$205.95
Period Low$121.99
Drawdown−33.9%
MA-50$134.60
MA-200$157.10
RSI (14)74.5
Avg Volume (30d)11.9M
vs. SPYtrailed by 34.8%
Return Rank#698 of 996
Trend Signals
Price is below the 200-day moving average ($157.10)
Price is above the 50-day moving average ($134.60)