Company / Free Cash Flow
Qualcomm Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$12.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.4B / $12.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 294 Information Technology companies, Qualcomm is in the top 2% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $4.4B in FY2022 to $12.8B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$12.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +32.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $9.8B to $12.8B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +42.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +32.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+814.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Qualcomm's free cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +32.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 14.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $12.8B | +14.9% |
| FY2024 | $11.2B | +13.3% |
| FY2023 | $9.8B | +123.5% |
| FY2022 | $4.4B | -31.1% |
| FY2021 | $6.4B | +104.8% |
| FY2020 | $3.1B | -51.2% |
| FY2019 | $6.4B | -9.8% |
| FY2018 | $7.1B | +64.5% |
| FY2017 | $4.3B | -44.0% |
| FY2016 | $7.7B | -0.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026