QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Gross Margin: 54.80%
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s gross margin high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's gross margin of 54.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 57.23%, near the low end of its 5-year range (55.43%–60.67%).
The gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 54.80% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.83% (55.82%).
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QCOM Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
54.80%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
55.82%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
56.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
57.23%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
57.86%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
59.68%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
62.17%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.83%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.85%
QCOM Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) | — | 54.80% | 55.82% | 56.30% | 57.23% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | $191.81B | 64.49% | 59.27% | 60.85% | 62.78% |
| Amphenol Corporation (APH) | $184.89B | 37.35% | 35.32% | 33.77% | 32.89% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) | $182.47B | 41.54% | 29.31% | 26.90% | 26.99% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) | $223.92B | 50.64% | 46.17% | 46.11% | 46.80% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) | $177.55B | 73.41% | 73.88% | 72.20% | 71.59% |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC) | $167.87B | 45.43% | 33.42% | 30.09% | 28.28% |
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) | $164.89B | 75.03% | 74.80% | 74.51% | 74.23% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) | $257.37B | 57.32% | 57.58% | 61.71% | 63.06% |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) | $257.57B | 58.97% | 58.08% | 56.40% | 56.07% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
54.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
QUALCOMM Incorporated Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The gross margin for QCOM stock is 54.80%.
- Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's gross margin high or low?
- QUALCOMM Incorporated's gross margin of 54.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 57.23%, near the low end of its 5-year range (55.43%–60.67%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The TTM average gross margin for QCOM stock is 55.82%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for QCOM stock is 56.30%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for QCOM stock is 57.23%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for QCOM stock is 57.86%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for QCOM stock is 59.68%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for QCOM stock is 62.17%.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | 55.43% |
| 2024-09-30 | 56.21% |
| 2023-09-30 | 55.70% |
| 2022-09-30 | 57.84% |
| 2021-09-30 | 57.51% |
| 2020-09-30 | 60.67% |
| 2019-09-30 | 64.57% |
| 2018-09-30 | 54.94% |
| 2017-09-30 | 56.07% |
| 2016-09-30 | 58.61% |
| 2015-09-30 | 58.95% |
| 2014-09-30 | 59.66% |
| 2013-09-30 | 60.51% |
| 2012-09-30 | 62.89% |
| 2011-09-30 | 67.39% |
| 2010-09-30 | 68.00% |
| 2009-09-30 | 69.46% |
| 2008-09-30 | 69.36% |
| 2007-09-30 | 69.78% |
| 2006-09-30 | 71.01% |
| 2005-09-30 | 71.00% |
| 2004-09-30 | 69.59% |
| 2003-09-30 | 63.98% |
| 2002-09-30 | 62.58% |
| 2001-09-30 | 61.37% |
| 2000-09-30 | 52.85% |
| 1999-09-30 | 36.88% |
| 1998-09-30 | 30.30% |
| 1997-09-30 | 27.59% |
| 1996-09-30 | 41.14% |
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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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- Cristiano Renno Amon