Qualcomm ($QCOM) Gains Attention for Dividend Strength — But There’s More

Court: S.D. California

Case: 3:17-cv-00121

With 21 consecutive years of dividend increases and a payout ratio under 35%, QCOM is drawing interest from income-focused investors. The company recently raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 and still invests heavily in R&D, spending $2.2B last quarter while maintaining over $7B in cash reserves.

At the same time, Qualcomm reached a $75 million settlement with investors who alleged it engaged in anticompetitive practices and had weak financial reporting controls.

So while QCOM builds long-term value through steady payouts and innovation, it’s also closing a legal chapter that affected past shareholders.

You can check more information about it and file for a payout here.