Qualcomm (Qualcomm) Retained Earnings : $22,565 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Qualcomm Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Qualcomm's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $22,565 Mil.

Qualcomm's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($20,163 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($20,733 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($20,733 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($22,565 Mil).

Qualcomm's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2021 ($9,822 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($17,840 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2022 ($17,840 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($20,733 Mil).

Qualcomm Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Qualcomm's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Qualcomm Retained Earnings Chart

Qualcomm Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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4,466.00

5,284.00

9,822.00

17,840.00

20,733.00

Qualcomm Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															18,517.00	19,280.00	20,163.00	20,733.00	22,565.00

Qualcomm Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Qualcomm (NAS:QCOM) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Qualcomm (Qualcomm) Business Description

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Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.

Executives

Cristiano R Amon	officer: President	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
James J Cathey	officer: Chief Commercial Officer	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Alexander H Rogers	officer: EVP & President, QTL	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Neil Martin	officer: SVP, Finance and CAO	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
James H Thompson	officer: EVP, Qualcomm Technologies Inc	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Jeffrey William Henderson	director	7000 CARDINAL PLACE, DUBLIN OH 43017
Erin L Polek	officer: SVP Corporate Controller & CAO	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Akash J. Palkhiwala	officer: SVP & Interim CFO	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Ann C Chaplin	officer: General Counsel&Corp Secretary	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Donald J Rosenberg	officer: EVP, GC & Corporate Secretary	QUALCOMM INCORPORATED, 5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Brian Modoff	officer: EVP, Strategy and M&A	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Gregory N Johnson	director	C/O INTUIT INC., 2700 COAST AVENUE, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Sylvia Acevedo	director	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121
Randt Clark T. Jr.	director	ONE VALMONT PLAZA, 13815 FIRST NATIONAL BANK PARKWAY, OMAHA NE 68154
Jean-pascal Tricoire	director	5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92121