QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to market fundamental technologies crucial for the global wireless communication industry. Its operations are structured into three primary segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT division specializes in creating and supplying integrated circuits and system software, leveraging 3G, 4G, 5G, and other advanced wireless technologies. These components are essential for a range of products, including those used for wireless voice and data communication, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning. The QTL segment generates revenue by licensing its extensive intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses various patent rights vital for the manufacture and sale of wireless devices, particularly those adhering to standards like CDMA2000, WCDMA, LTE, and OFDMA-based 5G. Through its QSI segment, Qualcomm invests in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, aiming to support the introduction of new products and services for both existing and emerging communication applications. Furthermore, the company provides development services and related products to United States government agencies and their contractors. Founded in 1985, QUALCOMM Incorporated maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.
CEO: Cristiano Renno Amon. Company website
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) trades at $177.72, down 5.82% on the day, as of Sep 20, 2026 13:40 UTC.
QUALCOMM Incorporated has a market capitalisation of $186.61B, calculated from the live QCOM share price and shares outstanding.
QCOM trades at a trailing P/E of 20.29, from earnings per share of $8.76 over the last twelve months.
QUALCOMM Incorporated generated revenue of $44.07B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 4.23 times sales.
Yes. QUALCOMM Incorporated pays a dividend yielding 2.16% on the current share price.
QCOM has traded between $121.99 and $259.92 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 31.6% below that high.
Yes. QUALCOMM Incorporated keeps 21.01% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.
Wall Street analysts rate QCOM Hold, with an average price target of $204.48, 15.1% above the current price.
QUALCOMM Incorporated is classified under the Technology sector and the Semiconductors industry, and is domiciled in US.
Cristiano Renno Amon is the chief executive of QUALCOMM Incorporated, which employs 52,000 people.
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