Qualcomm Rewards Investors With $20 Billion Buyback and Higher Dividends - Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM)
Published on March 17, 2026.
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) has announced a $20 billion stock repurchase program and increased dividends. The company's board approved a quarterly cash dividend increase from 89 cents to 92 cents per share, effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 26, 2026. The dividend hike lifts Qualcomm's annualized dividend payout to $3.68 per share. Despite a 2.05% rise in QCOM's stock price, the company's shares are currently trading 3.9% below its 20-day SMA and 17.3% below their 100-day sMA. The Benzinga Edge scorecard highlights Qualcomm's strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market.
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