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SAN DIEGO - Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced Friday it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.89 per common share on September 25, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 4, 2025. The company’s annual dividend of $3.56 per share represents a 2.33% yield, marking its 22nd consecutive year of dividend increases.
The dividend announcement maintains Qualcomm’s regular quarterly payout to shareholders. The semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company, known for its Snapdragon mobile platforms and wireless technology patents, made the announcement through a press release statement. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations and operates with moderate debt levels.
Qualcomm, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a major player in the semiconductor industry, particularly in chips for mobile devices and wireless communication technologies. The company operates through two main segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), which handles semiconductor business, and Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), which manages the company’s patent portfolio.
The company’s technologies are used in smartphones, tablets, networking equipment, and other connected devices worldwide. Qualcomm has positioned itself as a key supplier for 5G technology components as global telecommunications networks continue to expand their next-generation infrastructure.
This dividend announcement comes as part of Qualcomm’s regular capital return program to shareholders.
In other recent news, Alphawave IP Group PLC has been at the center of significant developments following Qualcomm’s cash offer to acquire the company. Both Jefferies and Deutsche Bank have downgraded Alphawave’s stock rating from "Buy" to "Hold," aligning their price targets with Qualcomm’s offer of 183 pence per share. This acquisition, valued at approximately $2.4 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and represents a substantial premium over Alphawave’s previous share price. Alphawave has also completed the sale of its interest in the WiseWave joint venture in China, which is anticipated to facilitate a smoother approval process for the Qualcomm deal.
Meanwhile, Qualcomm’s stock has been under scrutiny by analysts, with Bernstein SocGen Group reaffirming an "Outperform" rating and a $185 price target. Despite challenges related to its smartphone market associations, Qualcomm remains a compelling investment choice, according to Bernstein SocGen Group. Loop Capital maintains a "Hold" rating for Qualcomm, with a price target of $155, while noting potential revenue increases if Qualcomm retains a significant market share in Apple’s modem supply chain. These recent developments highlight strategic moves and analyst perspectives affecting both Alphawave and Qualcomm.
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