QCOM vs TXN
Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, both Technology
Texas Instruments is the larger company at $294B against $238B. On trailing earnings QCOM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.7 against 39.9, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year TXN returned +44% against +15% for QCOM. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts TXN ahead, 7/10 against 4/10.
| Figure | QCOM | TXN |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $164 | $262 |
| Market cap | $238B | $294B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.7 | 39.9 |
| Dividend yield | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| 1-year return | +15% | +44% |
| 5-year return | +22% | +57% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Qualcomm
Revenue of $9.9B in Q3 2026, net income $2.0B. Its largest reported line is Handsets, 60% of the disclosed total.
Texas Instruments
Revenue of $5.5B in Q2 2026, net income $2.0B. Its largest reported line is US, 37% of the disclosed total.
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