Qualcomm (QCOM) Drops 8% on ByteDance ASIC Deal Amid Sector Concerns

Qualcomm (QCOM) shares fell 8% to $201 due to ByteDance's custom ASIC deal, igniting export-control fears within the custom-silicon sector. Marvell Technology (MRVL) also saw a decline of 10%, falling to $260, reflecting sector-wide selling pressures. In Q2 FY2026, Qualcomm reported a 13% decrease in handset revenue to $6.02 billion, offset by a 38% YoY increase in automotive revenue, reaching $1.33 billion. Despite these challenges, Qualcomm's stock is up 18% YTD and trades at a forward P/E ratio of 20x, with an analyst price target near $180.48.