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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US7475251036

CUSIP

747525103

IPO Date

Dec 13, 1991

Highlights

Market Cap

$159.41B

EPS (TTM)

$9.80

PE Ratio

14.81

PEG Ratio

2.13

Total Revenue (TTM)

$42.29B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$23.55B

EBITDA (TTM)

$13.28B

Year Range

$120.80 - $227.03

Target Price

$176.07

Short %

1.74%

Short Ratio

1.77

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Performance

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Returns By Period

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) returned -4.98% year-to-date (YTD) and -18.67% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, QCOM had an annualized return of 10.81%, slightly ahead of the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.


QCOM

YTD

-4.98%

1M

8.02%

6M

-14.15%

1Y

-18.67%

5Y*

15.04%

10Y*

10.81%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.77%

1M

7.44%

6M

-5.60%

1Y

8.37%

5Y*

14.12%

10Y*

10.46%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of QCOM, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202512.57%-9.11%-1.74%-3.35%-2.21%-4.98%
20242.68%6.79%7.29%-2.04%23.54%-2.39%-9.15%-3.12%-2.49%-4.28%-2.60%-2.59%8.31%
202321.17%-7.27%3.91%-8.45%-2.23%4.96%11.03%-12.73%-3.03%-1.86%19.16%12.07%35.07%
2022-3.89%-2.14%-10.78%-8.59%2.53%-10.34%13.56%-8.31%-14.58%4.14%8.19%-13.08%-38.58%
20212.59%-12.86%-2.18%4.68%-3.07%6.78%4.81%-2.08%-11.66%3.15%35.72%1.66%22.25%
2020-3.31%-8.22%-12.91%16.29%2.81%13.64%15.79%12.77%-0.66%4.83%19.30%3.96%77.08%
2019-12.99%7.82%8.06%51.03%-22.42%14.88%-3.83%6.30%-1.14%5.45%3.87%6.42%60.76%
20186.61%-3.94%-14.75%-7.94%15.16%-3.44%14.20%7.21%5.77%-12.69%-7.36%-1.25%-7.56%
2017-18.05%6.70%1.52%-6.28%7.62%-3.58%-3.68%-0.64%-0.82%-1.60%31.15%-3.50%2.05%
2016-9.29%13.07%0.69%-1.21%9.75%-2.46%16.82%1.64%8.61%0.32%-0.08%-4.30%35.10%
2015-15.97%16.09%-3.81%-1.93%2.47%-9.49%2.81%-11.39%-5.04%10.59%-17.08%2.45%-30.64%
2014-0.04%1.44%5.23%-0.19%2.21%-1.04%-6.92%3.80%-1.75%5.00%-6.60%1.96%2.26%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of QCOM is 29, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of QCOM is 2929
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of QCOM is 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of QCOM is 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of QCOM is 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of QCOM is 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of QCOM is 3636
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

QUALCOMM Incorporated Sharpe ratios as of May 11, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.42
  • 5-Year: 0.38
  • 10-Year: 0.29
  • All Time: 0.41

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of QUALCOMM Incorporated compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

QUALCOMM Incorporated provided a 2.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.40 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 21 consecutive years.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00$3.5020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$3.40$3.35$3.15$2.93$2.69$2.57$2.48$2.43$2.24$2.07$1.86$1.61

Dividend yield

2.34%2.18%2.18%2.67%1.47%1.69%2.81%4.27%3.50%3.17%3.72%2.17%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for QUALCOMM Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.85$0.00$0.00$0.85
2024$0.00$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.85$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.85$0.00$0.00$0.85$3.35
2023$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.80$0.00$3.15
2022$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$2.93
2021$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.68$2.69
2020$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.65$0.00$0.00$0.65$2.57
2019$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.62$2.48
2018$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.62$2.43
2017$0.00$0.53$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.57$0.00$2.24
2016$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$2.07
2015$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$1.86
2014$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$1.61

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

QUALCOMM Incorporated has a dividend yield of 2.34%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

QUALCOMM Incorporated has a payout ratio of 30.50%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that QUALCOMM Incorporated strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the QUALCOMM Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the QUALCOMM Incorporated was 86.75%, occurring on Aug 5, 2002. Recovery took 2924 trading sessions.

The current QUALCOMM Incorporated drawdown is 35.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-86.75%Jan 4, 2000648Aug 5, 20022924Mar 18, 20143572
-64.64%Oct 19, 1993180Jul 6, 1994265Jul 24, 1995445
-53.12%Jan 6, 1992183Sep 23, 199240Nov 18, 1992223
-45.08%Jul 24, 2014391Feb 10, 2016647Sep 5, 20181038
-44.29%Dec 16, 2021223Nov 3, 2022374May 2, 2024597

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of QUALCOMM Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of QUALCOMM Incorporated, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -100.0%.


0.000.501.001.502.002.503.003.50202120222023202420250
2.67
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how QUALCOMM Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for QCOM, comparing it with other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, QCOM has a P/E ratio of 14.8. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for QCOM compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. QCOM currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for QCOM relative to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, QCOM has a P/S ratio of 3.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for QCOM in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductors industry. Currently, QCOM has a P/B value of 5.7. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Cost Of Revenue

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Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Minority Interest

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items