QCOM monthly performance report
View QCOM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
QCOM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Qualcomm (QCOM) closed September 2026 at $177.72, up 4.25% for the month and +5.70% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QCOM is +3.90%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +5.92% versus its 200-day moving average ($167.79), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QCOM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −14.07%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
Qualcomm ended September 2026 at $177.72, posting a monthly return of +4.25%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +4.95%.
The current quarter stands at −3.83% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +5.92% versus the 200-day moving average ($167.79).
Year-to-date, QCOM is +3.90% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −7.80%. The stock is currently −31.63% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −45.37%.
| Period | QCOM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −5.82% | −0.12% | −5.70% |
| 1 Week | −2.34% | −0.34% | −2.00% |
| 1 Month | +4.25% | −0.70% | +4.95% |
| 3 Months | −16.98% | +2.80% | −19.78% |
| 6 Months | +36.90% | +13.85% | +23.05% |
| YTD | +3.90% | +11.70% | −7.80% |
| 12 Months | +5.70% | +15.01% | −9.31% |
| 3 Years | +57.62% | +71.69% | −14.07% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +39.78% |
| #2 | Apr 2026 | +39.45% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +23.03% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +18.41% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | +15.49% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −26.38% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | −20.12% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −13.35% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | −11.38% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −9.54% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +3.68% |
| Q3 2025 | +4.46% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.82% |
| Q1 2026 | −24.71% |
| Q2 2026 | +43.49% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −3.83% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +31.55% |
| 2024 | +6.22% |
| 2025 | +11.35% |
| 2026 | +3.90% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $259.92 (2026-05-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $121.99 (2026-04-07) |
| Current Price | $177.72 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $167.79 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +5.92% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −45.37% (2026-04-07) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −31.63% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −14.07% |
| RS Peak | 162.9 (Jun 2024) |
| RS Trough | 73.9 (Apr 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was QCOM's return for this report period?
QCOM returned +4.25% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has QCOM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD QCOM: +3.90% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is QCOM's 12-month return?
+5.70% over the trailing 12 months.
Is QCOM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +5.92% versus 200DMA ($167.79).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−45.37% on 2026-04-07.