Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) company profile

Qualcomm develops and commercializes foundational technologies across artificial intelligence, high-performance, low-power computing, and wireless connectivity. The company primarily generates revenue through semiconductor product sales and intellectual property licensing. It operates through three reportable segments: QCT, QTL, and QSI, alongside nonreportable units such as Data Center, QGOV, and Modular. QCT develops integrated circuit platforms and system software spanning the Snapdragon and Dragonwing product lines for mobile handsets, automotive systems, and the internet of things. QTL licenses standard-essential patents and technology rights, while QSI conducts strategic investments. Customers include manufacturers of mobile devices, consumer electronics, automobiles, wireless infrastructure, and connected machinery.

The company operates on a global scale with intellectual property protection across jurisdictions including the United States, China, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, and Brazil. It maintains internal fabrication facilities for specific components in Germany and Singapore, and conducts assembly, packaging, and testing operations in China and Singapore. The provided text mentions no headquarters location.

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.

Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.

“At September 27, 2026, we had approximately 57,000 full-time, part-time and temporary workers, the overwhelming majority of which were full-time employees.”