Company / Share Buybacks
Qualcomm Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$8.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.8B / $8.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+113.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 226
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 226 Information Technology companies, Qualcomm is in the top 2% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $1.8B in FY2021 to $8.8B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -17.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $3.0B to $8.8B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +53.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -17.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Information TechnologyTop 2% of 226This company $8.8B Sector average $1.0B
▼
+767.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Qualcomm's share buybacks has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of -17.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 113.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 226 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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.8B | +113.3% |
| FY2024 | $4.1B | +38.6% |
| FY2023 | $3.0B | +21.3% |
| FY2022 | $2.5B | +36.6% |
| FY2021 | $1.8B | -92.1% |
| FY2020 | $22.6B | +1159.3% |
| FY2019 | $1.8B | -54.3% |
| FY2018 | $3.9B | +192.3% |
| FY2017 | $1.3B | -70.5% |
| FY2016 | $4.5B | -1.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026