QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $12.82B
The free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is $12.82B. It is above its 12-month average by 6.92% ($11.99B).
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QCOM Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$12.82B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$11.99B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$10.17B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$8.95B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$7.15B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$6.67B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$5.85B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+43.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+79.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+92.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+118.97%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$12.82B
FCF Yield
5.68%
Price/FCF
17.6
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
QUALCOMM Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
QUALCOMM Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $12.82B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $11.99B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $10.17B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $8.95B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $7.15B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $6.67B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for QCOM stock is $5.85B.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | $12.82B |
| 2024-09-30 | $11.16B |
| 2023-09-30 | $9.85B |
| 2022-09-30 | $6.83B |
| 2021-09-30 | $8.65B |
| 2020-09-30 | $4.41B |
| 2019-09-30 | $6.40B |
| 2018-09-30 | $3.11B |
| 2017-09-30 | $4.00B |
| 2016-09-30 | $6.86B |
| 2015-09-30 | $4.51B |
| 2014-09-30 | $7.70B |
| 2013-09-30 | $7.73B |
| 2012-09-30 | $4.71B |
| 2011-09-30 | $4.31B |
| 2010-09-30 | $3.65B |
| 2009-09-30 | $6.41B |
| 2008-09-30 | $2.16B |
| 2007-09-30 | $2.99B |
| 2006-09-30 | $2.57B |
| 2005-09-30 | $2.11B |
| 2004-09-30 | $2.14B |
| 2003-09-30 | $1.54B |
| 2002-09-30 | $826.39M |
| 2001-09-30 | $577.30M |
| 2000-09-30 | $648.93M |
| 1999-09-30 | $2.00M |
| 1998-09-30 | $-346.23M |
| 1997-09-30 | $-191.74M |
| 1996-09-30 | $-286.40M |
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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.
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- Technology
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- CEO
- Cristiano Renno Amon