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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Tax Rate: 56.24%

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated’s tax rate high or low?

QUALCOMM Incorporated's tax rate of 56.24% is 258% above its 5-year average of 15.72%, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.40%–56.24%).

The tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) is 56.24%. It is above its 12-month average by 92.50% (29.21%).

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QCOM Tax Rate
56.24%+2468.04% 1Y
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QCOM Current vs Average Tax Rate Chart

QCOM Tax Rate Metrics

TAX RATE

56.24%

TAX RATE AVG TTM

29.21%

TAX RATE AVG 3Y

18.31%

TAX RATE AVG 5Y

15.72%

TAX RATE AVG 10Y

112.51%

TAX RATE AVG 15Y

82.95%

TAX RATE AVG 20Y

67.72%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+92.50%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+207.11%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+257.68%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-50.01%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-32.20%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-16.96%

QUALCOMM Incorporated Tax Rate Formula & Definition

Tax rate measures income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax. It helps compare tax efficiency and identify unusual tax effects.

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QUALCOMM Incorporated Tax Rate FAQ

What is the tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The tax rate for QCOM stock is 56.24%.
Is QUALCOMM Incorporated's tax rate high or low?
QUALCOMM Incorporated's tax rate of 56.24% is 258% above its 5-year average of 15.72%, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.40%–56.24%).
What is the TTM average tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The TTM average tax rate for QCOM stock is 29.21%.
What is the 3Y average tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 3Y average tax rate for QCOM stock is 18.31%.
What is the 5Y average tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 5Y average tax rate for QCOM stock is 15.72%.
What is the 10Y average tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 10Y average tax rate for QCOM stock is 112.51%.
What is the 15Y average tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 15Y average tax rate for QCOM stock is 82.95%.
What is the 20Y average tax rate for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)?
The 20Y average tax rate for QCOM stock is 67.72%.

QUALCOMM Incorporated Tax Rate History

DATETAX RATE
2025-09-2856.24%
2024-09-302.19%
2023-09-301.40%
2022-09-3013.42%
2021-09-3011.98%
2020-09-309.11%
2019-09-3041.37%
2018-09-301048.15%
2017-09-3018.38%
2016-09-3016.55%
2015-09-3018.79%
2014-09-3014.17%
2013-09-3016.46%
2012-09-3019.49%
2011-09-3019.91%
2010-09-3019.51%
2009-09-3023.31%
2008-09-3017.41%
2007-09-308.91%
2006-09-3021.74%
2005-09-3023.71%
2004-09-3025.42%
2003-09-3035.62%
2002-09-3022.00%
2001-09-30-24.51%
2000-09-3044.00%
1999-09-3034.50%
1998-09-3027.00%
1997-09-3015.22%
1996-09-3021.05%

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