QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM) Return on equity 2016–2025
QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
26.1%FY2025 · since FY2016: 18.0% → 26.1%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 26.1% | -12.5 pp |
| FY2024 | 38.6% | +5.1 pp |
| FY2023 | 33.5% | -38.3 pp |
| FY2022 | 71.8% | -19.1 pp |
| FY2021 | 90.9% | +5.3 pp |
| FY2020 | 85.5% | -3.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 89.3% | +704.5 pp |
| FY2018 | -615.1% | -623.1 pp |
| FY2017 | 8.0% | -10.0 pp |
| FY2016 | 18.0% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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