Double-digit chip price hike pressures Qualcomm stock below $162.59 support

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Qualcomm slides 3.44% to $164.56 today

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Qualcomm will raise chip prices by a double-digit percentage starting September 1, 2026, due to higher supplier costs.
Future price increase introduces cost uncertainty for device makers and could pressure demand and industry competitiveness.
Shares of Qualcomm trade below several key moving averages, with technical signals mixed and a projected price range of $159.57 to $171.94 over the next few sessions.

Pricing power rises as chip cost hike adds demand risk

Qualcomm has informed customers of its plan to implement a double-digit price increase for its chips, with the change set to take effect on September 1, 2026, in response to increasing supplier costs, according to Macrumors. The decision introduces future uncertainty for device manufacturers facing higher input costs, which could affect demand and competitiveness over time. While this move may enhance Qualcomm's pricing power, it also risks pressure on sales volumes if customers push back on the increase, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Intraday weakness persists as strong momentum counters resistance

QCOM trades below its MA-20 at $165.77 and MA-200 at $167.91, while remaining above the MA-50 at $162.59. The Ichimoku Kijun is positioned at $165.91, acting as immediate resistance. Momentum signals remain strong: RSI is elevated at 70.43, MACD and ADX both indicate upward momentum, and Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power all point to overbought or buyer-driven conditions. The Awesome Oscillator supports this positive trend, but the daily gap down and a close near session lows highlight short-term intraday weakness that diverges from the strong momentum signals.

Sideways movement likely as volatility constrains direction

In the near term, QCOM is expected to trade within a range of $159.57 to $171.94. The dominant scenario sees sideways consolidation within this band amid continued volatility. A bullish breakout would require a sustained move above immediate resistance levels, while a break below support at the lower end of the corridor would open the door to further weakness.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees near-term technical weakness in Qualcomm as the price remains under key moving averages despite strong momentum readings. He notes that the planned double-digit chip price hike creates added uncertainty for manufacturers and could dampen demand if resistance to higher costs grows. The analyst remains cautious, viewing sideways consolidation between $159.57 and $171.94 as the most likely scenario under current volatility. "Until QCOM reclaims resistance and resolves future demand risks, I stay defensive and avoid aggressive entries."

Previously it was reported that Qualcomm's technical setup had shifted toward sustained bullish momentum despite caution overbought conditions. The current elevated momentum signals, coupled with new pricing developments and emerging selling pressure, highlight the importance of monitoring the $159.57 support level as a key risk area for near-term downside.

Source of Data: QCOM Price Analysis by TU

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