<div id="readability-page-1">Sharp stock reversal: Qualcomm shares dropped over 8% this week, erasing recent gains as semiconductor sentiment cooled on inflation and geopolitical worries. Valuation debate heats: Analysts are split, with some upgrading the stock on attractive multiples and AI potential, while others warn of slow EPS growth and overvaluation. Diversification in focus: Qualcomm's push into AI chips, automotive platforms, and data centers aims to offset smartphone revenue declines, but execution risks remain.</div>

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<p>Qualcomm shares fell over 8% this week due to cooling semiconductor sentiment amid inflation and geopolitical concerns. Analysts are divided; some see value in the stock's multiples and AI potential, while others caution about slow EPS growth and overvaluation. Qualcomm's efforts to diversify into AI chips, automotive platforms, and data centers aim to counteract smartphone revenue declines, though execution risks persist.</p>

- Qualcomm shares fell over 8% this week due to cooled semiconductor sentiment amid inflation and geopolitical concerns.  
- Analysts are divided, with some upgrading the stock based on attractive multiples and AI potential, while others caution about slow EPS growth and overvaluation.  
- Qualcomm is focusing on diversifying into AI chips, automotive platforms, and data centers to counteract smartphone revenue declines, though execution risks persist.

Qualcomm stock slides as analysts split on valuation outlook