QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1991 to 2025
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QCOM EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
QCOM Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.4% | 27.9% | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 56.2% | 25.8% | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 55.7% | 21.7% | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 57.8% | 35.9% | 29.3% |
| 2021 | 57.5% | 29.2% | 26.9% |
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Earnings Overview
As of May 6, 2026, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $9.92B, reflecting -44.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $9.26 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 12.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, QCOM's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +2.1%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $12.94B in fiscal 2022.
QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 55.4%, operating margin of 27.9%, and net margin of 12.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AVGO ($24.97B net income, 36.2% margin), MRVL ($2.67B net income, 32.6% margin), SWKS ($361M net income, 11.7% margin), QCOM has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare QCOM vs AVGO →
QCOM Earnings vs Peers
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QCOM Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.54B | -45.4% | $12.36B | $5.01 | 12.5% | 27.9% |
| 2024 | $10.14B | +40.2% | $10.07B | $8.98 | 26.0% | 25.8% |
| 2023 | $7.23B | -44.1% | $7.79B | $6.42 | 20.2% | 21.7% |
| 2022 | $12.94B | +43.0% | $15.86B | $11.38 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| 2021 | $9.04B | +74.0% | $9.79B | $7.87 | 26.9% | 29.2% |
| 2020 | $5.20B | +18.5% | $6.25B | $4.52 | 22.1% | 26.6% |
| 2019 | $4.39B | +188.4% | $7.67B | $3.60 | 18.1% | 31.6% |
| 2018 | -$4.96B | -301.3% | $621M | $-3.32 | -21.8% | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $2.47B | -56.8% | $2.58B | $1.64 | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2016 | $5.71B | +8.2% | $6.50B | $3.81 | 24.2% | 27.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying QCOM stock.
Is QCOM growing earnings?
QCOM EPS fell to $9.26, with earnings declining -44.2%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +2.1%. TTM net income dropped to $9.9B.
What are QCOM's profit margins?
QUALCOMM Incorporated net margin is +12.5%, with operating margin at +27.9%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are QCOM's earnings?
QCOM earnings data spans 1991-2025. The declining earnings trend is -44.2% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.