QUALCOMM Incorporated
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
QCOM's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 38.3% earnings payout ratio & 30.6% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 6.49% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 38.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 30.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 26.2%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM Incorporated is an American multinational corporation specializing in the development and commercialization of foundational wireless technologies worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, and founded in 1985, it operates primarily through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), which designs and supplies semiconductors and system software for 3G, 4G, 5G, networking, multimedia, and IoT applications; Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), which licenses intellectual property portfolios essential for CDMA, LTE, and 5G standards; and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI), focusing on investments in emerging areas like AI, automotive, and cloud computing. Renowned for pioneering code-division multiple access (CDMA) technology, QUALCOMM Incorporated holds critical patents shaping mobile communications evolution from 2G to 5G. The company employs a fabless manufacturing model, deriving significant revenue from chipsets for smartphones, PCs, vehicles, and connected devices, while expanding into data centers and AI infrastructure. As a leader in the semiconductor industry within the technology sector, it powers global connectivity, enabling innovations in consumer electronics, automotive, and enterprise solutions.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.64%
Annual Dividend
$3.59
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
38.28%
FCF Payout Ratio
30.56%
Stock Price
$219.09
52-Week Range
$121.99 – $228.05
Dividend History (2016–2025)
QCOM annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
QCOM earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 4, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 25, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
6.31%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.49%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
6.59%
3-Year Total Growth
20.14%
5-Year Total Growth
36.96%
10-Year Total Growth
89.25%
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