QCOM FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 100% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
Updated 122h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
QCOM's free cash flow yield of 6.4% means the company generates $0.064 in free cash flow—the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital investments—for every dollar of its stock price, offering a measure of the cash return an investor would receive if the entire free cash flow were paid out.
Sector Performance
100th percentileQCOM
6.4%
Sector Median
1.1%
Sector Avg
1.4%
Prior Period
5.9%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
QCOM's free cash flow yield of 6.4% means the company generates $0.064 in free cash flow—the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital investments—for every dollar of its stock price, offering a measure of the cash return an investor would receive if the entire free cash flow were paid out.
This level sits far above the sector median of 1.8% and places QCOM in the 100th percentile among its technology peers, indicating it is one of the best in the industry on this metric. The free cash flow yield has been rising over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter increase of +8.5% (a year-over-year change is not available). The combination of a high yield and an upward trend points to improving cash generation relative to the stock price, which can suggest a potential opportunity if the market has not fully recognized the company's cash flow strength. However, this metric directly contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a strong and improving free cash flow yield typically aligns with a more bullish assessment, meaning other factors are likely driving the cautious stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about QCOM?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does QCOM's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
QCOM's FCF Yield of 6.4% compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 1.1%, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are QCOM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by FCF Yield include: LRCX (1.1%), TXN (1.0%), MRVL (0.6%), MSFT (2.5%), CSCO (3.0%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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6.4%
Sector Median
1.1%
Sector Avg
1.4%
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