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Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) and Intel Corporation (INTC) are intensifying their investments in connectivity and edge computing, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced chip technologies. Qualcomm is expanding its Snapdragon portfolio, while Intel aims to reshape its operational dynamics through its IDM 2.0 strategy. Qualcomm reports a 2.8% estimated revenue growth for fiscal 2026 and an EPS increase of 0.9%, whereas Intel anticipates a 1.3% revenue decline for 2025 but a substantial EPS growth of 346.1%.
Over the past year, Qualcomm’s stock has gained 7%, while Intel surged by 43%. Currently, Intel’s price-to-sales ratio is 3.04, compared to Qualcomm’s 3.89, indicating a better valuation for Intel. Both companies hold a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), with long-term earnings growth expectations at 6.1% for Qualcomm and 7.1% for Intel, suggesting Intel might be a more attractive investment option at this time.
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