QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Free Cash Flow CAGR:-1.48%(TTM)
The free cash flow cagr for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is -1.48% over the latest trailing 12-month period. Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
The free cash flow cagr for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) stock is -1.48% over the past 12 months. The 3 year average growth rate is 22.11% and the 5 year cagr is 9.39%. Free cash flow CAGR measures how QUALCOMM Incorporated's cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
QCOM Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
QCOM Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.16B | $12.82B | +$1.66B | +14.86% | +14.86% |
| 2024 | $9.85B | $11.16B | +$1.31B | +13.32% | +13.32% |
| 2023 | $6.83B | $9.85B | +$3.02B | +44.12% | +44.12% |
| 2022 | $8.65B | $6.83B | $-1.81B | -20.98% | -20.98% |
| 2021 | $4.41B | $8.65B | +$4.24B | +96.23% | +96.23% |
| 2020 | $6.40B | $4.41B | $-1.99B | -31.13% | -31.13% |
| 2019 | $3.11B | $6.40B | +$3.29B | +105.69% | +105.69% |
| 2018 | $4.00B | $3.11B | $-892.00M | -22.28% | -22.28% |
| 2017 | $6.86B | $4.00B | $-2.86B | -41.66% | -41.66% |
| 2016 | $4.51B | $6.86B | +$2.35B | +52.06% | +52.06% |
| 2015 | $7.70B | $4.51B | $-3.19B | -41.42% | -41.42% |
| 2014 | $7.73B | $7.70B | $-28.00M | -0.36% | -0.36% |
| 2013 | $4.71B | $7.73B | +$3.02B | +63.98% | +63.98% |
| 2012 | $4.31B | $4.71B | +$407.00M | +9.45% | +9.45% |
| 2011 | $3.65B | $4.31B | +$657.00M | +18.00% | +18.00% |
| 2010 | $6.41B | $3.65B | $-2.76B | -43.07% | -43.07% |
| 2009 | $2.16B | $6.41B | +$4.25B | +196.67% | +196.67% |
| 2008 | $2.99B | $2.16B | $-832.00M | -27.80% | -27.80% |
| 2007 | $2.57B | $2.99B | +$425.00M | +16.55% | +16.55% |
| 2006 | $2.11B | $2.57B | +$458.00M | +21.71% | +21.71% |
| 2005 | $2.14B | $2.11B | $-26.00M | -1.22% | -1.22% |
| 2004 | $1.54B | $2.14B | +$592.99M | +38.43% | +38.43% |
| 2003 | $826.39M | $1.54B | +$716.63M | +86.72% | +86.72% |
| 2002 | $577.30M | $826.39M | +$249.09M | +43.15% | +43.15% |
| 2001 | $648.93M | $577.30M | $-71.63M | -11.04% | -11.04% |
| 2000 | $2.00M | $648.93M | +$646.93M | +32411.52% | +32411.52% |
| 1999 | $-346.23M | $2.00M | +$348.23M | +0.00% | N/A |
| 1998 | $-191.74M | $-346.23M | $-154.50M | +0.00% | N/A |
| 1997 | $-286.40M | $-191.74M | +$94.66M | +0.00% | N/A |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow — QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $1.92B | -56.6% | -18.1% |
| Q1 2025 | $4.42B | +23.0% | +2.5% |
| Q4 2025 | $3.59B | +39.1% | +50.1% |
| Q3 2025 | $2.58B | +10.3% | -3.2% |
| Q2 2025 | $2.34B | -45.7% | -30.6% |
| Q1 2024 | $4.31B | +80.3% | +57.6% |
| Q4 2024 | $2.39B | -10.3% | -37.0% |
| Q3 2024 | $2.67B | -20.9% | +13.4% |
| Q2 2024 | $3.37B | +23.2% | +235.7% |
| Q1 2023 | $2.73B | -28.0% | +1.4% |
| Q4 2023 | $3.80B | +61.5% | +367.6% |
| Q3 2023 | $2.35B | +134.2% | +0.4% |
| Q2 2023 | $1.00B | -62.8% | -54.5% |
| Q1 2022 | $2.70B | +232.1% | +83.0% |
| Q4 2022 | $812.00M | -65.3% | +25.5% |
| Q3 2022 | $2.34B | +6.1% | -18.3% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
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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- CEO
- Cristiano Renno Amon