Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.44
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
68.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
23 years
QCOM Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
QCOM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$3.44
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout29.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR6.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return36.3%
5Y Total Return50.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,04010Y ago$41,94620Y ago$42,704
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
QCOM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
QCOM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
QUALCOMM Incorporated distributes 68.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
QCOM has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 6.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, QCOM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 4.5% buyback yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 50.4%, with dividends contributing 11.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,946 today.
QCOM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.19
Avg/Payment$0.8095
Latest Change+3.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026Latest | $0.9200 | ↑ +3.4% | 2.03% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.8900 | — | 2.60% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.8900 | — | 2.02% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.8900 | — | 2.18% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.8900 | ↑ +4.7% | 2.33% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 2.18% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.8500 | — | 2.09% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.8500 | — | 2.02% | Sep 26, 2024 |
QCOM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#2 of 6
Safety
Watch
68.7% payout
Streak
23Y
6.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporate… | $196.6B | 1.8% | 68.7% | 23 | Watch |
 AVGOBroadcom Inc. | $2.0T | 0.5% | 48.2% | 16 | Sustainable |
 MRVLMarvell Technology, … | $146.1B | 0.1% | 7.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  SWKSSkyworks Solutions, … | $10.9B | 3.8% | 90.7% | 12 | At Risk |
3rd  MCHPMicrochip Technology… | $53.3B | 1.8% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 NVDANVIDIA Corporation | $4.8T | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
QCOM Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.81 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $3.52 | 5.1% | 4 | $5.01 | 70.3% | 1.42x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $3.35 | 6.3% | 4 | $8.98 | 37.3% | 2.68x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $3.15 | 5.0% | 4 | $6.42 | 49.1% | 2.04x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $3.00 | 11.5% | 4 | $11.38 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $2.69 | 4.7% | 4 | $7.87 | 34.2% | 2.93x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $2.57 | 3.6% | 4 | $4.52 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $2.48 | 2.1% | 4 | $3.60 | 68.9% | 1.45x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $2.43 | 8.5% | 4 | $-3.32 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $2.24 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.64 | 136.6% | 0.73x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonQCOM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying QCOM stock.
How much dividend does QCOM pay per share?
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is QCOM's next ex-dividend date?
QCOM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. QCOM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is QCOM's dividend safe?
QCOM's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.7% and FCF payout ratio of +29.0%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is QCOM a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, QUALCOMM Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does QCOM pay dividends?
QUALCOMM Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in QCOM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in QCOM five years ago would be worth approximately $15,040 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is QCOM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
QCOM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.