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QUALCOMM Incorporated

QCOM
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QUALCOMM Incorporated is a company dedicated to developing and bringing to... 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.
Share Price
$178.29
Last synced: 2026-09-18
Market Cap
$187.20B
Change (1 day)
-5.52%
Change (1 year)
6.85%
Country
US
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Operating Margin for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
Operating Margin as of September 2026 TTM: 23.19%
According to QUALCOMM Incorporated latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 23.19%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 25.85%.
Operating Margin history for QUALCOMM Incorporated from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
Year Operating Margin Change
2026 (TTM) 23.19% -16.88%
2025 27.90% 7.93%
2024 25.85% 18.91%
2023 21.74% -39.41%
2022 35.88% 23.05%
2021 29.16% 9.71%
2020 26.58% -15.86%
2019 31.59% 1,057.14%
2018 2.73% -76.42%
2017 11.58% -58.00%
2016 27.57% 20.66%
2015 22.85% -19.82%
2014 28.50% -1.99%
2013 29.08% -2.15%
2012 29.72% -11.55%
2011 33.60% 12.49%
2010 29.87% 39.78%
2009 21.37% -36.17%
2008 33.48% 3.02%
2007 32.50% -9.07%
2006 35.74% -15.03%
2005 42.06% -3.60%
2004 43.63% 32.21%
2003 33.00% 48.98%
2002 22.15% 8,419.23%
2001 0.26% -98.85%
2000 22.61% 0.00%
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
Company Operating Margin Operating Margin Difference Country
65.21% -97.19%
US
56.04% -97.58%
TW
48.27% -97.92%
US
65.74% -97.17%
US
68.04% -97.07%
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.