Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) — Technical state
As of 2026-09-16 — re-computed nightly across the coverage universe. Closelook diary readings, not advice.
Its stochastic crossed down from overbought (%K 84 under %D 84.3) today — momentum is cooling.
The moving-average stack
- vs 20-day+8.9%
- vs 50-day+9.6%
- vs 200-day+10%
- 52-week band28.6% off the high · +51.5% off the low
- Streak1 consecutive down session
- Stochastic%K 84 · %D 84.3 · down cross
Analyst consensus (context)
Target 204 (+10.6% vs the baked price) · Hold · 30 buy / 34 hold / 5 sell. Third-party consensus, shown for context — not a Closelook view.
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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-16
Quick answers
What is the current Closelook signal on QCOM?
Stochastic turned down — Its stochastic crossed down from overbought (%K 84 under %D 84.3) today — momentum is cooling. As of 2026-09-16; the signal board re-computes across the coverage universe nightly. A research diary reading, not advice.
Is QCOM above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
As of 2026-09-16, Qualcomm Incorporated trades +9.6% above its 50-day and +10% above its 200-day average, with the 20-day +8.9% away.
How far is QCOM from its 52-week high?
28.6% below the 52-week high and 51.5% above the 52-week low, as of 2026-09-16.
What is the analyst consensus on Qualcomm Incorporated?
Consensus target 204 (+10.6% vs the baked price), rating Hold, with 30 buy / 34 hold / 5 sell recommendations — third-party consensus data, shown for context, not a Closelook view.
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