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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
Employees
49,000
Headquarters
Website
Qualcomm Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$174B
15.61
$10.36
1.23
$3.44
2.20%
Price and volume
Market cap
$174B
Beta
1.23
52-week high
$177.00
52-week low
$120.80
Average daily volume
7.3M
Dividend rate
$3.44
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.194
Quick ratio
1.721
Long term debt to equity
54.35
Total debt to equity
54.35
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
32.79%
Interest coverage (TTM)
18.13%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
13,871
Gross margin (TTM)
55.68%
Net profit margin (TTM)
26.77%
Operating margin (TTM)
28.21%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
5.82%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$880,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
14.17%
Return on equity (TTM)
44.62%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.614
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.136
Price to book
6.45
Price to tangible book (TTM)
11.98
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.393
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.50%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
10.513
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.13%
Forward dividend yield
2.20%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
15.82%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
34.21%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.88%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.02%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.79%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.98%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.23%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.05%
What the Analysts think about Qualcomm
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Qualcomm stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Qualcomm beat Q2 expectations with fiscal Q2 revenue of $10.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.85, surpassing consensus estimates of $10.66 billion and $2.82, driven by strong performance in its QCT and QTL divisions (Reuters)
The company projected Q3 revenue between $10.3 billion and $11.1 billion, well above the analyst average of $10.64 billion, showing its confidence in AI-driven chip demand (Reuters)
Qualcomm’s chip segment sales to customers excluding Apple grew by over 15% this fiscal year, demonstrating successful diversification away from heavy Apple dependence (Reuters)
Qualcomm warned that U.S. tariff uncertainties and possible escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions could dampen revenue, noting the direct impact is 'difficult to predict' and may weaken demand across smartphones, consumer IoT, and automotive markets (Reuters)
The upcoming loss of Apple as a modem customer—Apple made up 27% of Qualcomm’s revenue in Q2 and is expected to stop contributing by 2027—presents a significant headwind for its handset chip business (Reuters)
Almost half (46%) of Qualcomm’s sales come from China, leaving the company highly exposed to geopolitical risks and possible regulatory or trade barriers that could affect its financial results (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Qualcomm stock?
Qualcomm (QCOM) has a market cap of $174B as of September 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Qualcomm stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is 15.61 as of September 15, 2025.
Does Qualcomm stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Qualcomm (QCOM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.44 and the yield is 2.2%. Qualcomm has a payout ratio of 32.79% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Qualcomm dividend payment date?
The next Qualcomm (QCOM) dividend payment is scheduled for September 25, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Qualcomm?
Qualcomm (QCOM) has a beta rating of 1.23. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.