QUALCOMM INC/DE

Qualcomm develops and commercializes foundational computing, wireless connectivity, and mobile processor technologies. The company operates through three reportable segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, Qualcomm Technology Licensing, and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives. Its primary semiconductor offerings include integrated circuit platforms, system-on-chip solutions, application processors, baseband modems, and radio frequency front-end components for mobile devices, automotive systems, and internet-of-things equipment. It also licenses its extensive wireless intellectual property portfolio. Customers comprise global original equipment manufacturers of smartphones, personal computers, connected vehicles, broadband gateways, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment.

The enterprise operates front-end manufacturing facilities in Germany and Singapore, alongside back-end testing and assembly operations in China and Singapore. Most of its integrated circuits are fabricated and assembled by independent suppliers situated primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. The business maintains patents across numerous countries, including the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Brazil, and jurisdictions throughout Europe. The provided text does not identify the location of the corporate headquarters.

Summary of the business section of Qualcomm's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“At September 28, 2025, we had approximately 52,000 full-time, part-time and temporary workers, the overwhelming majority of which were full-time employees.”