Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Below Median

What is Qualcomm Dividend Payout Ratio?

Qualcomm LIM:QCOM 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates LIM:QCOM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $214.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Semiconductors companies, Qualcomm ranks better than 72.19% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:QCOM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Qualcomm was 0.70. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.41.

LIM:QCOM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
72.19% of 453 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs LIM:QCOM: 0.22

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Qualcomm is 1.55%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Qualcomm was 4.90%. The lowest was 1.42%. And the median was 2.47%.

Qualcomm's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.89.

During the past 12 months, Qualcomm's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Qualcomm was 70.30% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Qualcomm Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Qualcomm Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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0.29

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LIM:QCOM vs TXN, ADI, MRVL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Qualcomm Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Qualcomm Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	3.48	/	12.03
	=	0.29

Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.89	/	6.859
	=	0.13

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 mean?

Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #126 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.

Is Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Qualcomm's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.70. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Qualcomm's value of 0.13 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #126 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualcomm has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Qualcomm's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TXN and ADI?

According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Qualcomm ranks #126 out of 453 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Qualcomm in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Qualcomm's value of 0.13 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Qualcomm's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Qualcomm has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Semiconductors company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.39, based on 453 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Qualcomm's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 66.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Qualcomm and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualcomm's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Qualcomm stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $214.84, compared to a current price of $232.06 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 66.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.39. Qualcomm's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Qualcomm (LIM:QCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualcomm stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $232.06 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $214.84. GuruFocus considers Qualcomm to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:QCOM:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $214.84 vs. price of $232.06 (8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Semiconductors median (#126 of 453)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:QCOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Qualcomm Business Description

Industry Technology Semiconductors

Comparable Companies TXN ADI MRVL NXPI MPWR ALAB CBRS MCHP ON GFS NVDA AVGO TPE:2330 XKRX:000660 MU AMD INTC TSE:285A TPE:2454 XTER:IFX

Other Exchanges QCOM:USA QCOM:Mexico QCOM_KZ:Kazakhstan 1QCOM:Italy QCId:UK 0QZ3:UK QCI:Germany QCOM:Chile QCOM:Canada QCOM34:Brazil QCI:Bulgaria QCOM:Austria QCOM:Argentina

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Website https://www.qualcomm.com

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.

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