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QCOM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

QCOM has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 3.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.13%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.48
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.85%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.83%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.02%
Payout Ratio 29.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -2.3% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: 41.6% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Semiconductors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
UMC 18,784 M 6.47% 12.2%
HIMX 1,511 M 3.99% 13.3%
ASX 24,247 M 2.80% 10.8%
JKS 1,269 M 5.63% 2.07%
TXN 156,099 M 3.88% 5.24%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
OLED 6,531 M 27.8% 100%
NXPI 55,823 M 28.2% 99.4%
MPWR 43,315 M 25.7% 85.4%
MCHP 32,602 M 25.2% 98.4%
POWI 2,184 M 17.8% 99.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare QCOM Dividends with its Peer-Group

MCHP
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 2.79% Yield
UMC
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 6.47% Yield
TXN
Texas Instruments
 3.88% Yield
NXPI
NXP Semiconductors
 1.89% Yield
ADI
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 1.60% Yield
ASX
ASE Industrial
 2.80% Yield

QCOM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.48%
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.43%
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
2013-08-30 2013-09-04 2013-09-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-06-03 2013-06-05 2013-06-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

QCOM Dividend FAQ

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) develops and commercializes core wireless technologies through three operating segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), which designs integrated circuits and system software for mobile devices, automotive connectivity, and IoT; Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), which monetizes a broad portfolio of patents covering CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G OFDMA standards; and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI), which invests in early-stage companies across 5G, AI, automotive, cloud, and extended-reality, while also providing specialized services to U.S. government agencies.

What is the Dividend Yield of QCOM?

As of October 2025, QCOM`s dividend yield is 2.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.48 USD by the current share price of 163.45.

Does QCOM pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, QCOM paid a dividend of 3.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-04 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 2025-09-04.

Will QCOM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.89 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-04. 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 6.85% 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 3.02%. If you bought QCOM's shares at 115.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.02% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of QCOM?

QCOM Payout Consistency is 82.3%. 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 2.13% 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 29.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of QCOM?

QCOM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.83%. 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 (CAGR)?

Qualcomm`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.25% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Qualcomm ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-08-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 1,099,000,000 -2.05%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-18 02:43