Company / Profit Margin
Qualcomm Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
12.5%
FY2025
5-year range
12.5% / 26.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-51.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#86 of 295
Information Technology
What the data says
At 12.5%, Qualcomm's profit margin ranks #86 of 295 in the Information Technology sector. Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -21.9% in FY2020 to 30.1% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +34.5%.
Declined from 20.2% to 12.5% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -9.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +34.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#86 of 295 in Information TechnologyTop 29% of 295This company 12.5% Sector average -281.0%
▼
+104.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 51.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 293.5pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.5% | -51.9% |
| FY2024 | 26.0% | +28.9% |
| FY2023 | 20.2% | -8.6% |
| FY2022 | 22.1% | +22.2% |
| FY2021 | 18.1% | +182.3% |
| FY2020 | -21.9% | -221.5% |
| FY2019 | 18.1% | -25.4% |
| FY2018 | 24.2% | +120.6% |
| FY2017 | 11.0% | -63.5% |
| FY2016 | 30.1% | +9.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026