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title: "Analyst upgrades fuel Qualcomm's AI-driven stock surge"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286454993.md"
description: "Qualcomm's shift towards AI infrastructure and custom silicon has sparked renewed investor interest, pushing its stock to record levels. Analysts are split, with Daiwa and Tigress setting optimistic targets of up to $280, while some express caution, fearing the stock's rise may exceed its fundamentals. The overall semiconductor sector is benefiting from increased AI demand, positively impacting Qualcomm and competitors like Nvidia and AMD."
datetime: "2026-05-14T18:51:18.000Z"
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# Analyst upgrades fuel Qualcomm's AI-driven stock surge

AI pivot boosts: Qualcomm's move into AI infrastructure and custom silicon has reignited investor enthusiasm, driving its stock to new highs. Analysts divided: Daiwa and Tigress issued bullish targets up to $280, while others downgraded on concerns the rally may have outpaced fundamentals. Sector tailwinds: A broader semiconductor rally, fueled by AI demand, has lifted Qualcomm alongside peers like Nvidia and AMD.

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