The San Diego, California-based Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has entered 2026 as a diversified artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor player and not just a handset company. It develops and commercializes wireless technologies such as 3G/4G/5G connectivity, high-performance low-power computing, and on-device AI. Commanding a market cap of approximately $163.5 billion, it supplies semiconductors and software for mobile devices, automotive systems, Internet of Things (IoT), consumer electronics, industr ...