Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Qualcomm Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
26.1%
FY2025
5-year range
26.1% / 89.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-32.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#38 of 277
Information Technology
What the data says
Qualcomm's return on equity (roe) of 26.1% is higher than 86% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -615.1% in FY2020 to 89.3% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
26.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +641.3%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from 33.5% to 26.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -59.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +641.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+509.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 32.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 21.8pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 26.1% | -32.3% |
| FY2024 | 38.6% | +15.2% |
| FY2023 | 33.5% | -60.8% |
| FY2022 | 85.5% | -4.3% |
| FY2021 | 89.3% | +114.5% |
| FY2020 | -615.1% | -788.4% |
| FY2019 | 89.3% | +397.5% |
| FY2018 | 18.0% | +125.6% |
| FY2017 | 8.0% | -68.2% |
| FY2016 | 25.1% | +14.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026