QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated
Technology · Semiconductors
162.68
+0.31%
About the company
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. Further, it provides security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks through software-based network security solutions. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Dividend deep dive
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) operates in the Semiconductors industry. The company's current dividend yield is 2.14%, which is near its 5-year average of 2.17% and within its 5-year historical range of 1.85% to 2.61%. Yield Theory indicates a "fair" status for the current yield, with an implied price of $169.59. QCOM is classified as a "Challenger" in the CCC dividend tiers, with a 6-year streak of increases.
Dividend history
QUALCOMM has demonstrated consistent dividend growth, boasting a 6-year streak of annual dividend increases, earning it a "Challenger" status. The 3-year dividend CAGR is 5.87%, while the 5-year CAGR stands at 6.49%. Annual dividends per share have risen from $1.68 in 2014 to $3.40 in 2024. The company has paid quarterly dividends in months such as February, May, August, and November. A projected dividend of $3.56 is noted for 2025.
Dividend safety
The company's dividend safety is rated as "safe." With a current market dividend of $3.68 and EPS of $9.3, the payout ratio is 39.57%, indicating strong coverage.
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