Qualcomm stock slips today: what traders watch ahead of QCOM earnings next week
New York, Jan 29, 2026, 15:22 ET — Regular session Shares of Qualcomm Incorporated slipped roughly 0.8% to $151.44 on Thursday afternoon, having dropped earlier to $149.75. Around 5.1 million shares changed hands. Investors are gearing up for Qualcomm’s fiscal first-quarter report on Feb. 4, a crucial marker for demand in premium smartphones and the company’s gradual push into automotive and other connected devices. The earnings call is set for 1:45 p.m. PT. (Qualcomm Investor Relations) Licensing is back under the spotlight. A fresh ranking of 5G standard-essential patents — those needed to implement 5G and usually licensed on FRAND