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QCOM Dividends

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) pays $3.59 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 1.75%. The company has dividend history for 23 consecutive years.

QCOM Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

23

Most Recent Ex-Date

Jun 4, 2026

Next Payment Date

Jun 25, 2026

QCOM Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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QCOM Dividends CAGR Chart

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$1.81
2025$3.52+5.07%
2024$3.35+6.35%
2023$3.15+5.00%
2022$3.00+11.52%
2021$2.69+4.67%
2020$2.57+3.63%
2019$2.48+2.06%
2018$2.43+8.48%
2017$2.24+8.21%
2016$2.07+11.29%
2015$1.86+15.53%
2014$1.61+23.85%
2013$1.30+34.72%
2012$0.96+15.57%
2011$0.83+12.84%
2010$0.74+10.45%
2009$0.67+8.06%
2008$0.62+14.81%
2007$0.54+20.00%

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$0.92+3.37%
Q1 2026$0.89+4.71%
Q4 2025$0.89+4.71%
Q3 2025$0.89+4.71%
Q2 2025$0.89+4.71%
Q1 2025$0.85+6.25%
Q4 2024$0.85+6.25%
Q3 2024$0.85+6.25%
Q2 2024$0.85+6.25%
Q1 2024$0.80+6.67%
Q4 2023$0.80+6.67%
Q3 2023$0.80+6.67%
Q2 2023$0.80+6.67%
Q1 2023$0.75+0.00%
Q4 2022$0.75+10.29%
Q3 2022$0.75+10.29%
Q2 2022$0.75+10.29%
Q1 2022$0.75+15.38%
Q4 2021$0.68+4.62%
Q3 2021$0.68+4.62%
Q2 2021$0.68+4.62%
Q1 2021$0.65+4.84%
Q4 2020$0.65+4.84%
Q3 2020$0.65+4.84%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
1.75%
Average Yield (TTM)
1.75%
Average Yield (3Y)
1.63%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
2.29%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
2.74%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
4.28%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
70.95%
FCF Payout Ratio
31.47%
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
51.70%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
42.95%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
33.10%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
36.76%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
71.0%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
31.5%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
23 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
6.5%
Compound annual dividend growth

About QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT division specializes in creating and supplying integrated circuits and system software, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced wireless technologies. These components are essential for a range of products, including those used for wireless voice and data communication, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning. The QTL segment generates revenue by licensing its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses various patent rights vital for the manufacture and sale of wireless devices, particularly those adhering to standards like CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and OFDMA-based 5G. Through its QSI segment, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, aiming to support the introduction of new products and services for both existing and emerging communication applications. Furthermore, the company provides development services and related products to United States government agencies and their contractors. Founded in 1985, QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.

San Diego, CA
49,000 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Cristiano Renno Amon