What is the current annual gross margin of QCOM?

As of today, QCOM annual gross margin is 53.10%

What is 1-year change in QCOM annual gross margin?

QCOM annual gross margin is down -4.20% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in QCOM annual gross margin?

QCOM annual gross margin is down -4.67% over the past 3 years

How far is QCOM annual gross margin from its all-time high?

QCOM annual gross margin is currently -25.22% below its historical high of 71.01% set on September 24, 2006

How does QCOM annual gross margin rank versus sector peers?

QCOM annual gross margin is higher than 64.23% of companies in Technology sector

When is QCOM next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for QCOM has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly gross margin of QCOM?

As of today, QCOM quarterly gross margin is 50.75%

What is QCOM quarterly gross margin most recent change?

QCOM quarterly gross margin was down -4.34% on September 27, 2026

What is 1-year change in QCOM quarterly gross margin?

QCOM quarterly gross margin is down -8.29% year-over-year

How far is QCOM quarterly gross margin from its all-time high?

QCOM quarterly gross margin is currently -35.81% below its historical high of 79.06% set on June 30, 2019

How does QCOM quarterly gross margin rank versus sector peers?

QCOM quarterly gross margin is higher than 56.61% of companies in Technology sector

When is QCOM next earnings release?

The next earnings release for QCOM is on February 3, 2027

QCOM Gross Margin History & Chart Since 1990

Annual Gross Margin

53.10%2.33%-4.20%

September 27, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, QCOM annual gross margin is 53.10%, down -4.20% on September 27, 2026
Historical Performance: QCOM annual gross margin is down -4.67% over the past 3 years, down -7.67% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: QCOM annual gross margin is currently -25.22% below its historical high of 71.01% set on September 24, 2006
3-Year Low Comparison: QCOM annual gross margin is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: QCOM annual gross margin is higher than 64.23% of companies in Technology sector

Gross Margin Chart

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Performance

QCOM Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Gross Margin	Sep 27, 26	53.10%	-4.2%	-4.7%	-7.7%	-22.3%
Quarterly Gross Margin	Sep 27, 26	50.75%	-8.3%	-7.8%	-12.2%	-20.3%
Price	Nov 13, 26	$172.47	-1.2%	+39.3%	+4.6%	+204.6%
PE Ratio	Nov 13, 26	13.58	-61.9%	-29.6%	-35.2%	-39.3%
Annual Revenue	Sep 27, 26	$43.12B	-2.6%	+20.4%	+28.5%	+188.3%
Annual Gross Profit	Sep 27, 26	$22.90B	-6.7%	+14.8%	+18.6%	+124.0%
Annual Operating Margin	Sep 27, 26	20.85%	-25.5%	-13.7%	-28.5%	-41.2%
Annual Net Margin	Sep 27, 26	31.60%	+152.6%	+54.2%	+17.3%	+3.8%

Gross Margin Highs

QCOM Annual Gross Margin Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	56.21%	Sep 30, 24	-5.5%
5Y	57.84%	Sep 25, 22	-8.2%
All	71.01%	Sep 24, 06	-25.2%

Gross Margin Lows

QCOM Annual Gross Margin Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	53.10%	Sep 27, 26	at low
5Y	53.10%	Sep 27, 26	at low
All	15.48%	Sep 30, 90	+243.0%

Gross Margin History

Year	Value	Change
2026	53.10%	-4.2%
2025	55.43%	-1.4%
2024	56.21%	+0.9%
2023	55.70%	-3.7%
2022	57.84%	+0.6%
2021	57.51%	-5.2%
2020	60.67%	-6.1%
2019	64.59%	+17.7%
2018	54.89%	-5.5%
2017	58.08%	-3.9%
2016	60.43%	+0.7%
2015	60.03%	-1.0%
2014	60.61%	-1.5%
2013	61.55%	-3.9%
2012	64.04%	-6.3%
2011	68.35%	+0.6%
2010	67.97%	-1.5%
2009	68.98%	-0.5%
2008	69.36%	-0.6%

Year	Value	Change
2007	69.78%	-1.7%
2006	71.01%	+0.0%
2005	71.00%	+2.2%
2004	69.49%	-1.6%
2003	70.63%	+30.7%
2002	54.05%	-14.5%
2001	63.20%	+30.8%
2000	48.30%	+47.0%
1999	32.86%	+26.1%
1998	26.06%	-5.5%
1997	27.59%	-19.2%
1996	34.16%	-23.9%
1995	44.86%	+6.0%
1994	42.31%	+4.8%
1993	40.36%	+3.9%
1992	38.83%	-3.7%
1991	40.31%	+160.4%
1990	15.48%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual gross margin of QCOM?: As of today, QCOM annual gross margin is 53.10%
What is 1-year change in QCOM annual gross margin?: QCOM annual gross margin is down -4.20% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in QCOM annual gross margin?: QCOM annual gross margin is down -4.67% over the past 3 years
How far is QCOM annual gross margin from its all-time high?: QCOM annual gross margin is currently -25.22% below its historical high of 71.01% set on September 24, 2006
How does QCOM annual gross margin rank versus sector peers?: QCOM annual gross margin is higher than 64.23% of companies in Technology sector
When is QCOM next annual earnings release?: As of today, the next annual earnings release for QCOM has not been scheduled

Gross Margin Formula

Gross Margin = Gross Profit

Revenue × 100%

Quarterly Gross Margin

50.75%2.30%-4.34%

September 27, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, QCOM quarterly gross margin is 50.75%, down -4.34% on September 27, 2026
Historical Performance: QCOM quarterly gross margin is down -8.29% year-over-year, down -7.81% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: QCOM quarterly gross margin is currently -35.81% below its historical high of 79.06% set on June 30, 2019
3-Year Low Comparison: QCOM quarterly gross margin is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: QCOM quarterly gross margin is higher than 56.61% of companies in Technology sector

Performance

QCOM Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Gross Margin	Sep 27, 26	50.75%	-4.3%	-8.3%	-7.8%	-12.2%
Annual Gross Margin	Sep 27, 26	53.10%	–	-4.2%	-4.7%	-7.7%
Price	Nov 13, 26	$172.47	+4.7%	-1.2%	+39.3%	+4.6%
PE Ratio	Nov 13, 26	13.58	-28.8%	-61.9%	-29.6%	-35.2%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 27, 26	$10.32B	+3.8%	-8.4%	+19.6%	+10.6%
Quarterly Gross Profit	Sep 27, 26	$5.24B	-0.7%	-16.0%	+10.3%	-3.0%
Quarterly Operating Margin	Sep 27, 26	15.41%	-9.5%	-41.3%	-33.1%	-50.4%
Quarterly Net Margin	Sep 27, 26	12.12%	-39.8%	+143.8%	-35.8%	-59.6%

Quarterly Gross Margin Highs

QCOM Quarterly Gross Margin Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	55.34%	N/A	-8.3%
3Y	56.60%	Dec 24, 23	-10.3%
5Y	59.80%	Dec 26, 21	-15.1%
All	79.06%	Jun 30, 19	-35.8%

Quarterly Gross Margin Lows

QCOM Quarterly Gross Margin Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	50.75%	Sep 27, 26	at low
3Y	50.75%	Sep 27, 26	at low
5Y	50.75%	Sep 27, 26	at low
All	22.29%	Mar 30, 97	+127.7%

Quarterly Gross Margin History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2026	50.75%	-4.3%
Jun 2026	53.05%	-1.3%
Mar 2026	53.77%	-1.4%
Dec 2025	54.55%	-1.4%
Sep 2025	55.34%	-0.4%
Jun 2025	55.56%	+1.0%
Mar 2025	55.03%	-1.3%
Dec 2024	55.77%	-1.1%
Sep 2024	56.39%	+1.5%
Jun 2024	55.56%	-1.3%
Mar 2024	56.27%	-0.6%
Dec 2023	56.60%	+2.8%
Sep 2023	55.05%	-0.1%
Jun 2023	55.13%	-0.2%
Mar 2023	55.22%	-3.6%
Dec 2022	57.27%	-0.0%
Sep 2022	57.28%	+2.4%
Jun 2022	55.96%	-4.1%
Mar 2022	58.37%	-2.4%
Dec 2021	59.80%	+3.4%
Sep 2021	57.83%	+0.1%
Jun 2021	57.77%	+1.8%
Mar 2021	56.75%	-1.5%
Dec 2020	57.63%	-13.8%
Sep 2020	66.86%	+16.3%
Jun 2020	57.49%	+2.7%
Mar 2020	55.96%	-4.1%
Dec 2019	58.38%	+4.3%
Sep 2019	56.00%	-29.2%
Jun 2019	79.06%	+35.7%
Mar 2019	58.25%	+2.3%
Dec 2018	56.94%	+12.4%
Sep 2018	50.68%	-12.0%
Jun 2018	57.61%	-2.5%
Mar 2018	59.06%	+2.5%
Dec 2017	57.63%	+1.3%
Sep 2017	56.88%	+1.1%
Jun 2017	56.27%	-3.1%
Mar 2017	58.09%	-4.3%
Dec 2016	60.68%	+0.5%
Sep 2016	60.38%	+1.1%
Jun 2016	59.71%	-5.7%
Mar 2016	63.32%	+8.1%
Dec 2015	58.55%	-3.0%
Sep 2015	60.34%	+2.4%
Jun 2015	58.92%	-6.2%
Mar 2015	62.79%	+8.2%
Dec 2014	58.02%	-2.9%
Sep 2014	59.77%	-1.5%
Jun 2014	60.65%	-2.2%
Mar 2014	61.99%	+3.2%
Dec 2013	60.06%	+3.3%
Sep 2013	58.12%	-3.1%
Jun 2013	60.00%	-2.1%
Mar 2013	61.27%	-2.5%
Dec 2012	62.83%	+1.0%
Sep 2012	62.20%	-1.0%
Jun 2012	62.84%	-1.7%
Mar 2012	63.93%	+2.2%
Dec 2011	62.53%	-1.7%
Sep 2011	63.64%	-1.7%
Jun 2011	64.73%	-9.5%
Mar 2011	71.54%	+5.9%
Dec 2010	67.58%	+1.6%
Sep 2010	66.53%	-0.0%
Jun 2010	66.56%	-4.4%
Mar 2010	69.62%	+0.3%
Dec 2009	69.44%	+0.1%
Sep 2009	69.37%	+1.1%
Jun 2009	68.62%	-1.9%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2009	69.94%	-0.1%
Dec 2008	70.00%	-3.3%
Sep 2008	72.38%	+6.7%
Jun 2008	67.81%	-1.1%
Mar 2008	68.53%	+0.9%
Dec 2007	67.91%	-0.9%
Sep 2007	68.56%	-2.6%
Jun 2007	70.41%	-1.5%
Mar 2007	71.45%	+4.2%
Dec 2006	68.60%	-3.0%
Sep 2006	70.69%	-0.9%
Jun 2006	71.35%	-0.3%
Mar 2006	71.59%	+1.8%
Dec 2005	70.30%	-2.0%
Sep 2005	71.75%	+0.6%
Jun 2005	71.35%	-0.5%
Mar 2005	71.72%	+3.9%
Dec 2004	69.06%	+7.8%
Sep 2004	64.04%	-11.6%
Jun 2004	72.43%	+0.2%
Mar 2004	72.30%	+8.1%
Dec 2003	66.88%	+6.1%
Sep 2003	63.04%	-2.3%
Jun 2003	64.53%	+1.8%
Mar 2003	63.38%	-1.9%
Dec 2002	64.64%	+14.1%
Sep 2002	56.65%	-20.3%
Jun 2002	71.06%	+45.3%
Mar 2002	48.92%	-12.3%
Dec 2001	55.78%	+8.6%
Sep 2001	51.36%	-19.3%
Jun 2001	63.62%	-1.3%
Mar 2001	64.46%	+13.6%
Dec 2000	56.74%	+5.8%
Sep 2000	53.65%	+2.1%
Jun 2000	52.57%	+7.2%
Mar 2000	49.03%	+16.5%
Dec 1999	42.08%	+1.7%
Sep 1999	41.37%	-10.7%
Jun 1999	46.31%	+39.9%
Mar 1999	33.10%	+4.3%
Dec 1998	31.75%	-3.7%
Sep 1998	32.96%	+15.0%
Jun 1998	28.65%	-3.7%
Mar 1998	29.74%	+0.6%
Dec 1997	29.55%	-2.0%
Sep 1997	30.14%	-4.9%
Jun 1997	31.68%	+42.1%
Mar 1997	22.29%	-14.8%
Dec 1996	26.16%	-18.0%
Sep 1996	31.92%	+0.9%
Jun 1996	31.64%	-8.7%
Mar 1996	34.67%	-17.2%
Dec 1995	41.88%	-17.4%
Sep 1995	50.70%	-5.7%
Jun 1995	53.77%	+3.4%
Mar 1995	52.00%	-6.5%
Dec 1994	55.60%	+8.0%
Sep 1994	51.46%	+0.7%
Jun 1994	51.12%	+13.1%
Mar 1994	45.20%	-10.4%
Dec 1993	50.47%	-2.2%
Sep 1993	51.61%	+8.3%
Jun 1993	47.66%	+17.7%
Mar 1993	40.49%	-2.0%
Dec 1992	41.33%	-22.4%
Sep 1992	53.26%	+8.5%
Jun 1992	49.08%	+29.1%
Mar 1992	38.02%	-16.0%
Dec 1991	45.24%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly gross margin of QCOM?: As of today, QCOM quarterly gross margin is 50.75%
What is QCOM quarterly gross margin most recent change?: QCOM quarterly gross margin was down -4.34% on September 27, 2026
What is 1-year change in QCOM quarterly gross margin?: QCOM quarterly gross margin is down -8.29% year-over-year
How far is QCOM quarterly gross margin from its all-time high?: QCOM quarterly gross margin is currently -35.81% below its historical high of 79.06% set on June 30, 2019
How does QCOM quarterly gross margin rank versus sector peers?: QCOM quarterly gross margin is higher than 56.61% of companies in Technology sector
When is QCOM next earnings release?: The next earnings release for QCOM is on February 3, 2027

Gross Margin Formula

Gross Margin = Gross Profit

Revenue × 100%

Data Sources & References

QCOM Official Website www.qualcomm.com
QCOM Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/QCOM
QCOM Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/qcom