QCOM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield
QCOM has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 3.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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QCOM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.92 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2026-06-04 | 2026-06-04 | 2026-06-25 | Quarterly | 0.92 | +3.4% | 0.38% |
| 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.89 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-18 | Quarterly | 0.89 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.89 | 0% | 0.57% |
| 2025-06-05 | 2025-06-05 | 2025-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.89 | +4.7% | 0.6% |
| 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2024-05-30 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-20 | Quarterly | 0.85 | +6.3% | 0.41% |
| 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-14 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.8 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-22 | Quarterly | 0.8 | +6.7% | 0.7% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-22 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-23 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +10.3% | 0.53% |
| 2022-03-02 | 2022-03-03 | 2022-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.68 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-16 | Quarterly | 0.68 | 0% | 0.38% |
QCOM Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, QCOM's dividend yield is 2.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.62 USD by the current share price of 201.97.
As of September 2026, QCOM paid a dividend of 3.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-03 and the payout was 0.92 USD.
QCOM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, QCOM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for QCOM for the next payments are between 0.902 (-2.0%) and 0.947 (+2.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.83%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.92 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Qualcomm (QCOM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Qualcomm (QCOM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
QCOM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.96% per year. Strong growth: QCOM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
QCOM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.02%. If you bought QCOM's shares at 119.73 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.02% of your original purchase price.
QCOM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Qualcomm has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
QCOM's 2.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of QCOM is 35.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
QCOM's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
QCOM Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-19 02:38 UTC