Qualcomm (QCOM) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $3.62
- Forward yield
- 2.05%
- Payout ratio
- 31.9%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Qualcomm pays a quarterly dividend of $0.92 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of September 3, 2026 and was paid on September 24, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $3.62 per share, a yield of about 1.96% at a share price of $184.87.
The record shows a steady annual rhythm. Qualcomm has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the payment that goes ex-dividend in late May or early June. The rate went from $0.68 to $0.75 in 2022, then to $0.80 in 2023, $0.85 in 2024, $0.89 in 2025 and $0.92 in 2026. The raises have become smaller over time, from about 10.3% in 2022 to 6.7%, 6.3%, 4.7% and 3.4% in 2026. Since late 2021, the quarterly rate has grown about 35%. Payments by calendar year rose from $2.93 in 2022 to $3.15 in 2023, $3.35 in 2024 and $3.52 in 2025. The company has increased its dividend for five consecutive calendar years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in late November or early December 2026 and be paid in mid-December. Past raises have come with the June payment.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.92 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.92 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.89 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.89 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.89 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.89 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.85 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.85 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $0.85 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.85 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | $0.80 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $0.80 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $0.80 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $0.80 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $0.75 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.75 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | $0.75 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 | $0.75 |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | $0.68 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | $0.68 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Qualcomm (QCOM) pay a dividend?
Yes. Qualcomm pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.92 per share.
What is QCOM's dividend yield?
Qualcomm paid $3.62 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.05% at the last price of $176.86. Click here to learn more
When is QCOM's most recent ex-dividend date?
Qualcomm's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 3, 2026, payable on Sep 24, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has QCOM been raising its dividend?
Yes — Qualcomm has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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