Schaeffers Investment Research·2026-02-05 15:38Core Viewpoint - Chip stocks Qualcomm Inc and Arm Holdings PLC are experiencing divergent market reactions, with Qualcomm facing a significant decline due to a disappointing outlook despite beating earnings, while Arm is recovering from earlier losses after reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue, despite missing licensing sales estimates. Both companies are affected by rising memory-chip prices [1]. Qualcomm (QCOM) - Qualcomm's stock is down 9.4%, trading at $134.77, following downgrades to "neutral" from Susquehanna and BofA Global Research [2]. - The stock has experienced at least 10 price-target cuts and is on track for its worst trading day since April, breaking below the $150 support level, with a year-over-year deficit of 21.9% [2]. - Options volume for Qualcomm is running at four times the intraday average, with the most active contract being the February 160 call [4]. Arm Holdings (ARM) - Arm's stock is up 1.1%, trading at $106.07, despite facing at least 11 price-target cuts, including a reduction from HSBC to $90 from $105 [3]. - The stock rebounded from the $100 level after reaching its lowest point since April, but has lost over 38% in the past 12 months [3]. - Options volume for Arm is three times the typical amount, with the most active contract being the weekly 2/6 110-strike call [4].