Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Qualcomm Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$8.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.0B / $8.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+113.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 241
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 241 Information Technology companies, Qualcomm is in the top 3% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.3B in FY2017 to $26.0B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -19.5%. 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.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -19.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+561.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -19.5%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 113.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 241 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded 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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.8B | +113.3% |
| FY2024 | $4.1B | +38.6% |
| FY2023 | $3.0B | -44.2% |
| FY2022 | $5.3B | +12.0% |
| FY2021 | $4.8B | -81.7% |
| FY2020 | $26.0B | +1352.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.8B | -74.1% |
| FY2018 | $6.9B | +415.1% |
| FY2017 | $1.3B | -81.2% |
| FY2016 | $7.1B | +7.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026