3 Dividend-Paying AI Stocks for 2026
Most investors considering artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are looking for growth rather than income. Nevertheless, people looking for a new AI holding are coming across a surprising number of solid dividend payers. Here's a closer look at three of these names that can handle this double duty quite nicely.
Yes, (NASDAQ: QCOM) is in the artificial intelligence business. While it's not nearly the AI hardware powerhouse that Nvidia or are, Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon mobile processors are purpose-built to make smartphones and laptops stand-alone, AI-capable devices. Interest has been tepid. A survey performed by CNET in the middle of last year indicates only 11% of smartphone owners living in the United States are upgrading their devices to gain access to new AI features, down from 2024's figure of 18%.
Give it time, though, just as you should give time to Qualcomm's move into the data center processor space with Snapdragon's power-efficient architecture. It won't easily push its way onto Nvidia's turf, but the industry is always looking for ways to lower its costs.
Source Fool.com
Qualcomm Inc. Stock
Our community is currently high on Qualcomm Inc. with 40 Buy predictions and 10 Sell predictions.
With a target price of 174 € there is a slightly positive potential of 19.87% for Qualcomm Inc. compared to the current price of 145.16 €.
