If you'd invested in Qualcomm (QCOM): performance and returns
Looking for Qualcomm's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Qualcomm have returned?
This calculator shows how much Qualcomm stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Qualcomm
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,203 | +20% |
| 3 years ago | $1,681 | +68% |
| 5 years ago | $1,213 | +21% |
| 10 years ago | $3,697 | +270% |
| since inception (1992) | $246,387 | +24539% |
Return by year (Qualcomm)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +8% | $1,080 (+8%) |
| 2025 | +11% | $1,203 (+20%) |
| 2024 | +6% | $1,278 (+28%) |
| 2023 | +32% | $1,681 (+68%) |
| 2022 | -40% | $1,010 (+1%) |
| 2021 | +20% | $1,213 (+21%) |
| 2020 | +73% | $2,094 (+109%) |
| 2019 | +55% | $3,247 (+225%) |
| 2018 | -11% | $2,886 (+189%) |
| 2017 | -2% | $2,834 (+183%) |
| 2016 | +30% | $3,697 (+270%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does QCOM return?
$1,000 invested in Qualcomm 10 years ago would be worth $3,697 today, i.e. +14%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was QCOM's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+73%). Worst year: 2022 (-40%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in QCOM since inception be worth?
Since 1992, $1,000 would have become $246,387 (+24539%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Qualcomm's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Qualcomm pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Qualcomm's average annual return (ROI)?
Qualcomm's return on investment is about +14%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.