NASDAQ: QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology · Semiconductors
After hours: $147.28(-0.22%) · as of 7:59 PM ET
Market Cap
$154.99B
52w High
$259.92
52w Low
$121.99
P/E
17.04
Volume
13.81M
Outstanding Shares
1.05B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 0.58% over the last year. Revenue grew 1.88% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 27.79% to 23.19%. Free cash flow declined 10.38% 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 23.19%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 1.88% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 4
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
30
Buy
34
Hold
5
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
Nov 4, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $2.25 · Revenue est $10.23B
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Dividends
$3.62/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 23yrSafeQCOM pays a dividend with a 2.45% declared yield, 23 consecutive years of growth, growing at 6.36% annually, covered 3.4× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
2.45%
Annual Div / Share
$3.62
5yr CAGR
+6.36%
Doubles every ~11.2yr
Payout Ratio
41.31%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+5.3%
5yr CAGR
+6.36%
10yr CAGR
+6.01%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$25/yr $2/mo | $33/yr+36% $3/mo | $45/yr+85% $4/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.45% → 4.54% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
QCOM has raised its dividend for 23 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 6.36% 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.