QCOM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

QCOM has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 3.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.86%
Payout Ratio 29.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.95%
Consistency Lifetime 82.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.88%
Payout FCF 29.5%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 63.58%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -15.3%
Total Return 5y: 2.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Semiconductors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
UMC 22,893 M 6.12% 6.94%
ASX 46,868 M 3.46% 5.72%
SIMO 3,740 M 2.56% 5.27%
TXN 173,288 M 3.14% 3.34%
AVGO 1,425,606 M 1.11% 5.76%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MPWR 51,981 M 27.0% 86.3%
OLED 4,368 M 22.5% 100%
NVDA 4,161,988 M 25.7% 98.7%
MCHP 33,550 M 20.9% 98.4%
AVGO 1,425,606 M 12.9% 97.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Semiconductors

TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor
 1.37% Yield
SIMO
Silicon Motion
 2.56% Yield

QCOM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 2026-03-26 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.65%
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 2025-12-18 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.51%
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-09-25 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.57%
2025-06-05 2025-06-05 2025-06-26 Quarterly 0.89 4.7% 0.6%
2025-03-06 2025-03-06 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.55%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.52%
2024-09-05 2024-09-05 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.52%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.85 6.3% 0.41%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.51%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-14 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.62%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-21 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.71%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-22 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% 0.7%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.61%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.63%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-22 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.56%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.75 10.3% 0.53%
2022-03-02 2022-03-03 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.41%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.38%
2021-09-01 2021-09-02 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.46%
2021-06-02 2021-06-03 2021-06-24 Quarterly 0.68 4.6% 0.51%
2021-03-03 2021-03-04 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2020-09-02 2020-09-03 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2020-06-03 2020-06-04 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.65 4.8% N/A
2020-03-04 2020-03-05 2020-03-26 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-06-05 2019-06-06 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-03-06 2019-03-07 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-06 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2018-09-04 2018-09-05 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.62 8.8% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-11-28 2017-11-29 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-08-28 2017-08-30 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-21 Quarterly 0.57 7.5% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-21 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-22 Quarterly 0.53 10.4% N/A
2016-02-29 2016-03-02 2016-03-23 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2015-08-31 2015-09-02 2015-09-23 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2015-06-01 2015-06-03 2015-06-24 Quarterly 0.48 14.3% N/A
2015-03-02 2015-03-04 2015-03-25 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-18 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-08-29 2014-09-03 2014-09-24 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-06-02 2014-06-04 2014-06-25 Quarterly 0.42 20% N/A
2014-03-03 2014-03-05 2014-03-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-19 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

QCOM Dividend FAQ

Qualcomm (QCOM) develops and commercializes wireless technologies. The company operates in the semiconductor industry, a sector characterized by rapid innovation and high research and development costs.

What is the Dividend Yield of QCOM?

As of March 2026, QCOM`s dividend yield is 2.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.56 USD by the current share price of 127.07.

Does QCOM pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, QCOM paid a dividend of 3.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-05 and the payout was 0.89 USD.

How often does QCOM pay dividends?

QCOM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, QCOM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-05.

QCOM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for QCOM for the next payments are between 0.906 (+1.8%) and 0.934 (+4.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.91%.

Will QCOM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.89 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Qualcomm (QCOM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for QCOM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Qualcomm (QCOM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of QCOM?

QCOM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.95% per year.
Strong growth: QCOM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of QCOM?

QCOM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.88%. If you bought QCOM's shares at 123.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.88% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of QCOM?

QCOM Payout Consistency is 82.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Qualcomm has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does QCOM have a good Dividend Yield?

QCOM`s 2.86% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of QCOM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of QCOM is 29.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of QCOM?

QCOM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

QCOM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in QCOM's Outstanding Shares?

Qualcomm's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has QCOM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 16, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 650,640,000
1990 650,640,000
1991 650,640,000
1992 690,576,000 +6.14%
1993 1,000,000,000 +44.81%
1994 590,000,000 -41%
1995 1,010,000,000 +71.19%
1996 1,118,000,000 +10.69%
1997 1,175,070,000 +5.1%
1998 1,212,500,000 +3.19%
1999 1,581,654,000 +30.45%
2000 1,498,964,000 -5.23%
2001 1,619,148,000 +8.02%
2002 1,631,490,000 +0.76%
2003 1,654,000,000 +1.38%
2004 1,704,000,000 +3.02%
2005 1,702,000,000 -0.12%
2006 1,685,000,000 -1%
2007 1,664,000,000 -1.25%
2008 1,667,000,000 +0.18%
2009 1,691,000,000 +1.44%
2010 1,648,000,000 -2.54%
2011 1,721,000,000 +4.43%
2012 1,751,000,000 +1.74%
2013 1,722,000,000 -1.66%
2014 1,686,000,000 -2.09%
2015 1,517,000,000 -10.02%
2016 1,495,000,000 -1.45%
2017 1,477,000,000 -1.2%
2018 1,223,000,000 -17.2%
2019 1,159,000,000 -5.23%
2020 1,156,000,000 -0.26%
2021 1,142,000,000 -1.21%
2022 1,131,000,000 -0.96%
2023 1,127,000,000 -0.35%
2024 1,122,000,000 -0.44%
2025 1,079,000,000 -3.83%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-26 02:35