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BofA Maintains Underperform as QCOM Prepares AI Investor Day

Jun 23, 2026, 1:51 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The downgrade alongside a higher PT signals limited near-term upside; Investor Day must deliver clear, material AI traction to reverse sentiment and re-rate the stock.

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Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reiterates an Underperform rating on Qualcomm (QCOM) and lifts the price target to $195 ahead of an AI-focused Investor Day. He flags a near-term AI/data-center opportunity of $2-5B by FY27/28 and a longer-term push into non-smartphone segments, while warning that competition and timing could limit upside.

Bank of America keeps Underperform on QCOM; PT raised to $195.
Investor Day will unveil AI efforts; questions if late entrant.
Near-term AI/data-center opportunity: $2-5B by FY27/28; longer-term broader AI.
Pivot to data centers, AI, automotive, IoT away from handsets.

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