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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
Ticker
$QCOM
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
Headquarters
Employees
49,000
ISIN
US7475251036
Website
Qualcomm Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$167B
15.77
$9.82
1.29
$3.44
2.30%
Price and volume
Market cap
$167B
Beta
1.29
52-week high
$196.24
52-week low
$120.80
Average daily volume
7.9M
Dividend rate
$3.44
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.733
Quick ratio
1.838
Long term debt to equity
47.814
Total debt to equity
52.737
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
34.21%
Interest coverage (TTM)
17.33%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
13,351
Gross margin (TTM)
55.68%
Net profit margin (TTM)
26.11%
Operating margin (TTM)
27.57%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
5.17%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$860,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
13.43%
Return on equity (TTM)
42.21%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.767
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.069
Price to book
6.14
Price to tangible book (TTM)
10.92
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.698
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.80%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1,053.17%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.22%
Forward dividend yield
2.30%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
16.15%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
31.88%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.50%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.40%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.20%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.79%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.30%
What the Analysts think about Qualcomm
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Qualcomm stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Qualcomm's $2.4 billion acquisition of UK-based Alphawave aims to enhance its AI and data center capabilities, positioning the company for growth in these expanding markets. (ft.com)
The company's diversification into automotive and IoT sectors is progressing well, with significant revenue growth in both areas, reducing reliance on smartphone sales. (tipranks.com)
Analysts have raised Qualcomm's 12-month price target to $198.04, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects and strategic initiatives. (nasdaq.com)
Qualcomm forecasts third-quarter revenue below estimates due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariffs and weakening smartphone chip demand, indicating potential revenue challenges. (reuters.com)
The company's licensing revenue faces challenges, with flat expectations impacted by the expiration of a deal with Huawei, potentially affecting profitability. (reuters.com)
Qualcomm's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average at 0.67, indicating a heavier reliance on borrowed funds and raising concerns about financial leverage. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 22 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Qualcomm stock?
Qualcomm (QCOM) has a market cap of $167B as of July 21, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Qualcomm stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is 15.77 as of July 21, 2025.
Does Qualcomm stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Qualcomm (QCOM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 21, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.44 and the yield is 2.3%. Qualcomm has a payout ratio of 34.21% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Qualcomm dividend payment date?
The next Qualcomm (QCOM) dividend payment is scheduled for September 25, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Qualcomm?
Qualcomm (QCOM) has a beta rating of 1.29. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.