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What a $1K Investment in Qualcomm 15 Years Ago Is Worth Today (Hint: It’s More Than You Think)
Key takeaways
- Qualcomm s automotive segment hit $1.33 billion last quarter (+38% Yo Y), while a data center silicon launch and 21x forward P/E strengthen the bull case.
- Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Qualcomm didn t make the cut.
- Fifteen years ago, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) was a pure mobile play, collecting royalties on every 3G and 4G phone sold while Snapdragon chips powered the Android wave.
What a $1K Investment in Qualcomm 15 Years Ago Is Worth Today (Hint: It’s More Than You Think) Justin Sullivan / Getty Images News via Getty Images Alex Sirois Wed, June 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM GMT+7 3 min read QCOM AAPL ^GSPC NVDA Quick Read A $1,000 investment in QCOM 15 years ago grew to ~$6,191, narrowly beating the S&P 500 s 482% return with dividends adding further gains.
Qualcomm s automotive segment hit $1.33 billion last quarter (+38% Yo Y), while a data center silicon launch and 21x forward P/E strengthen the bull case.
Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Qualcomm didn t make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
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