NASDAQ: QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology · Semiconductors
Market Cap
$216.35B
52w High
$247.90
52w Low
$121.99
P/E
22.05
Volume
15.28M
Outstanding Shares
1.05B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 34.16% over the last year. Revenue grew 5.21% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 27.14% to 25.52%. Free cash flow grew 6.8% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 25.52%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 5.21% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 4
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Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
31
Buy
34
Hold
4
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 29, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $2.22 · Revenue est $9.66B
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Dividends
$3.59/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 22yrEx-div Jun 4, 2026 · in 20dSafeQCOM pays a dividend with a 1.75% declared yield, 22 consecutive years of growth, growing at 6.42% annually, covered 3.4× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
1.75%
Annual Div / Share
$3.59
5yr CAGR
+6.42%
Doubles every ~11.1yr
Payout Ratio
38.5%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+5.58%
5yr CAGR
+6.42%
10yr CAGR
+6.18%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$17/yr $1/mo | $24/yr+37% $2/mo | $33/yr+86% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.75% → 3.26% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
QCOM has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.4× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 6.42% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.
Congressional Activity
Congress Trades in QCOM
STOCK Act disclosures from senators and representatives.
Jared Moskowitz
FLhouseDemocratSale2026-03-31$15,001 - $50,000+31d to disclose