Qualcomm/$QCOM
1D1W1MYTD1Y5YMAX
Capital at risk
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
- Ticker
- $QCOM
- Sector
- Semiconductors
- Primary listing
- NASDAQ
- Employees
- 52,000
- Headquarters
- San Diego, United States
- Website
- www.qualcomm.com
Qualcomm Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$189B
20.58
$8.59
1.66
$3.59
2.08%
Price and volume
Market cap
$189B
Beta
1.66
52-week high
$259.92
52-week low
$121.99
Average daily volume
11M
Dividend rate
$3.59
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.016
Quick ratio
1.137
Long term debt to equity
46.211
Total debt to equity
55.21
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
41.31%
Interest coverage (TTM)
15.11%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
11,999
Gross margin (TTM)
54.23%
Net profit margin (TTM)
21.01%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.66%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
17.41%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$850,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
11.61%
Return on equity (TTM)
33.75%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.581
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.285
Price to book
6.76
Price to tangible book (TTM)
15.75
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.128
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.52%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.757
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.03%
Forward dividend yield
2.08%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.88%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-17.08%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.53%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.80%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.07%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.67%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.58%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.18%
What the Analysts think about Qualcomm
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Qualcomm stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Qualcomm stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Qualcomm has made significant inroads into the data center market, securing a top hyperscaler customer set to deploy its components later this year, underscoring successful diversification beyond smartphones. (Bloomberg)
The company announced a $20 billion share repurchase program alongside a dividend increase to $0.92 per quarter, reflecting strong free cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns. (Bloomberg)
Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI software infrastructure firm Modular for approximately $3.9 billion, bolstering its AI capabilities and positioning it to capture growth in next-generation computing platforms. (Bloomberg)
Qualcomm’s revenue forecast for Q2 at $10.2 billion to $11 billion missed consensus of $11.2 billion, highlighting ongoing weakness in the smartphone component market and pressuring shares. (Bloomberg)
Management warned that global memory chip shortages will limit smartphone production and elevate unit costs, posing a headwind to device makers and licensing revenue. (Bloomberg)
Industry-wide memory supply constraints and rising prices are expected to constrain the handset market through the fiscal year, as major OEMs reduce chipset inventory to mitigate cost volatility. (Bloomberg)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 21 Aug 2026.
Qualcomm Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Qualcomm Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Upcoming events
Qualcomm News
AllArticlesVideos
Funds containing Qualcomm
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | $QCOM weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares Electric Vehicles and Driving Technology$ECAR | $593M | 4.02% |
iShares Electric Vehicles and Driving Technology€IEVD | €510M | 4.02% |
iShares Electric Vehicles And Driving Technology£GCAR | £438M | 4.02% |
iShares AI Infrastructure€AIFS | €1.1B | 3.14% |
iShares AI Infrastructure£AINF | £942M | 3.14% |
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Real-time US market data is sourced from the IEX order book provided by Polygon. After-hours US market data is 15 minutes delayed and may differ significantly from the actual tradable price at market open.