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QUALCOMM Incorporated

QUALCOMM Incorporated

QCOMNASDAQTechnology● Active
$215.94
$-26.63(-10.98%)
Market Cap$227.6B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$259.92
52W Low$121.99
Overview

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

QCOM · cash on hand · updated Sep 28, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$12.48B▼ -6.2% vs prior year
FY · as of Sep 28, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$7.84B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$4.63B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-6.2%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$9.80B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: September 28, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$12.48BCash on Hand
Total Debt$16.37BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$3.90BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 43%Debt 57%

QUALCOMM Incorporated carries a net debt position of $3.90B. Total debt ($16.37B) exceeds cash on hand ($12.48B). QUALCOMM Incorporated cash vs debt ratio: 43% cash / 57% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$12.48B − $16.37B = −$3.90B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
QCOM annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Sep 28, 2025Latest$12.48B-6.2%
Sep 30, 2024$13.30B+17.4%
Sep 30, 2023$11.32B+77.4%
Sep 30, 2022$6.38B-48.6%
Sep 30, 2021$12.41B+10.7%
QCOM cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Technology Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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#1
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$3.13T145.3%#2
Microsoft Corporation
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$94.56B3.0%#3
NVIDIA Corporation
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$62.56B1.3%#4
Apple Inc.
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$54.70B1.2%
#5
QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM IncorporatedYOU
QCOM
$12.48B5.5%
Technology sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) cash on hand as of September 28, 2025 is $12.48B, comprising $7.84B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $4.63B in short-term investments — reported as QUALCOMM Incorporated cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as QUALCOMM Incorporated cash reserves or cash position.

QUALCOMM Incorporated annual cash on hand history shows decreased -6.2% in 2025: decreased -6.2% in 2025. QUALCOMM Incorporated cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

QUALCOMM Incorporated carries total debt of $16.37B against cash of $12.48B, resulting in a net debt position of -$3.90B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

QCOM cash on hand · 5 questions

As of September 28, 2025, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) has $12.48B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $7.84B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $4.63B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 29, 2026): $9.80B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · QUALCOMM Incorporated · QUALCOMM Incorporated SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: September 28, 2025