QCOM technical analysis

QCOM's latest weekly close of 201.97 is positioned above all three key Exponential Moving Averages. Specifically, the price is above the weekly EMA20 of 179.83 by 12.31%, above the weekly EMA50 of 173.15 by 16.65%, and above the weekly EMA200 of 158.36 by 27.54%.

The weekly EMA stack for QCOM is bullish, with the EMA20 (179.83) trading above the EMA50 (173.15), which in turn is above the EMA200 (158.36). This configuration indicates a strong and established uptrend. It is important to note that the EMA stack describes the underlying trend, not specific entry or exit timing.

No EMA50/EMA200 cross was found within the computable window of 315 bars (2020-09-21 to 2026-09-25).

What would change this read

A weekly close below the EMA20 at 179.83 would signal a short-term weakening of momentum. A weekly close below the EMA50 at 173.15 would indicate a more significant shift in the intermediate-term trend. A weekly close below the EMA200 at 158.36 would challenge the long-term bullish outlook.

The weekly MACD for QCOM is 3.86, which is above its signal line of 2.24, indicating a bullish posture. A bullish signal-line crossover occurred on 2026-09-21, 1 week ago.

The histogram is positive at 1.61. The 4-bar change of 4.27 indicates that positive momentum is accelerating.

The MACD is above the zero line. A bullish zero-line cross occurred on 2026-09-21, 1 week ago. This zero-line cross is a distinct signal from the MACD's crossover of its signal line, often indicating a shift in the longer-term trend.

No bearish divergence was found based on the last two price pivots (2026-06-15 close 226.11/macd 19.0124 -> 2026-08-03 close 167.86/macd 2.2456). Similarly, no bullish divergence was found based on the last two price pivots (2026-07-27 close 147.61/macd 3.5278 -> 2026-08-17 close 160.75/macd -0.3002).

What would change this read

• – The MACD falling below its signal line of 2.24.
• – The MACD crossing below the zero line.
• – The histogram turning negative (falling below 0).

QCOM's current weekly RSI(14) is 57.99, placing it in neutral territory. The indicator is neither overbought (above 70) nor oversold (below 30).

Over the last four weeks, the RSI has been rising, moving from 48.54 to the current 57.99.

The most recent band event occurred 17 weeks ago, on 2026-06-01, when the RSI fell back below 70.

No bearish divergence was found based on the last two price pivots (2026-06-15 close 226.11/rsi 63.73 -> 2026-08-03 close 167.86/rsi 47.85). No bullish divergence was found based on the last two price pivots (2026-07-27 close 147.61/rsi 42.2 -> 2026-08-17 close 160.75/rsi 46.05).

What would change this read

A move of the weekly RSI above 70 would indicate an overbought condition. A move of the weekly RSI below 30 would indicate an oversold condition.

The current weekly ATR (14) for QCOM is 20.02. This value represents 9.91% of the latest weekly close price of 201.97, indicating the average expected weekly price movement.

Volatility is contracting, as the current weekly ATR (14) of 20.02 is lower than the 24 recorded eight weeks ago.

The 1x ATR band, ranging from 181.95 to 221.99, describes the expected typical weekly range for QCOM. The 2x ATR band, from 161.93 to 242.01, represents a wider, less common but still possible, weekly range for the stock. These bands describe expected weekly movement, not price predictions.

What would change this read

• – If the weekly ATR (14) rises above 24, it would signal a shift to expanding volatility.
• – If the weekly ATR (14) falls below 20.02, it would indicate further contraction in volatility.

52-Week High and Low

QCOM's 52-week high stands at 259.92, established on 2026-05-25. The 52-week low is 121.99, set on 2026-04-06.

Distance from High and Low

The latest weekly close of 201.97 is -22.30% from its 52-week high. Conversely, the current price is 65.56% above its 52-week low.

Position within 52-Week Range

QCOM's latest weekly close of 201.97 is positioned at 58% within its 52-week range. With the midpoint of the 52-week range at 190.96, the stock is currently trading in the upper half of its annual trading cycle. This indicates that while the stock has experienced a significant pullback from its 52-week high, it has maintained a substantial portion of its gains from the 52-week low and is not currently challenging the lower end of its longer-term price cycle.

What would change this read

A weekly close above the 52-week high of 259.92 would indicate renewed bullish momentum. Conversely, a weekly close below the 52-week midpoint of 190.96 would suggest a shift towards a more bearish sentiment within the range. A weekly close below the 52-week low of 121.99 would signal a significant breakdown in the longer cycle.