Qualcomm stock price slips into long weekend as investors eye dividend, board change and earnings
NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 18:28 EST — Market closed
Qualcomm (QCOM) slipped 1.2% on Friday, ending the day at $159.42. Throughout the session, the stock fluctuated between $162.49 and $159.22.
Chip stocks rallied on Friday, pushing the iShares Semiconductor ETF up 2.1% as U.S. indexes closed in positive territory. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, shortening the trading week ahead. (Reuters)
Timing is crucial for Qualcomm, cutting down the number of trading days left for new catalysts. The tape has been volatile, bouncing on rate expectations and early earnings cues. On top of that, Qualcomm has released a few shareholder updates that usually attract extra weekend…
