Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is among the 15 best S&P 500 dividend stocks to buy in 2026.
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On January 15, Citi maintained a Neutral rating on Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) with a price target of $180 after the stock moved on new analyst coverage. The company noted that Qualcomm stock is currently trading above historical valuation levels.
Separately, Reuters reported on January 7 that Qualcomm is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture 2-nanometer chips on a contract basis. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said the company is the first among a group of chip foundry partners to talk to Samsung about producing chips using Samsung’s latest 2nm process, according to a report in the Korean Economic Newspaper. He also said that design work has already been completed and commercialization is expected in the near future.
Qualcomm did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside of normal business hours, while Samsung said it does not comment on specific customers.
Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) develops and commercializes the core technologies that power much of the wireless communications industry.
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