Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
Qualcomm Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$7.90
FY2025
5-year range
$2.65 / $7.90
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+113.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#23 of 237
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 237 Information Technology companies, Qualcomm is in the top 10% for capital returned to shareholders per share. Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0.80 in FY2017 to $22.75 in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.90 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -19.1%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $2.65 to $7.90 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -19.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-98.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share increased 113.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #23 out of 237 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders per share was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders per share in the period was in FY2017.
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 Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.90 | +113.5% |
| FY2024 | $3.70 | +39.5% |
| FY2023 | $2.65 | -44.0% |
| FY2022 | $4.74 | +12.6% |
| FY2021 | $4.21 | -81.5% |
| FY2020 | $22.75 | +1446.5% |
| FY2019 | $1.47 | -67.6% |
| FY2018 | $4.54 | +464.1% |
| FY2017 | $0.80 | -81.0% |
| FY2016 | $4.23 | +6.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026