Investor FAQ
  • What is Qualcomm's dividend policy?
    We believe that returning capital to stockholders is an important part of stock ownership. It is also an indication that Qualcomm is a successful company. Subject to continued capital availability and a determination that cash dividends continue to be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, it is the intention of the Board of Directors to pay a comparable quarterly dividend on a going forward basis.
  • Whom should I contact if I don't receive my dividend payment?
    If you hold your shares through a broker, please contact your broker directly with any questions regarding the dividend payment. If you are a registered stockholder (you hold a physical stock certificate), contact Computershare, Qualcomm's Disbursing Agent. Questions can be directed to Computershare at 312-588-4157 or 1-800-619-9612.
  • When will the Form 1099-DIV for the dividend be mailed out?
    If you hold your shares through a broker, your broker will mail the Form 1099-DIV no later than January 31, 2009. If you are a registered stockholder (you hold a physical stock certificate or hold shares in Direct Registration), Computershare, Qualcomm's Disbursing Agent will mail the Form 1099-DIV no later than January 31, 2009 .
  • Will My Dividend Be Taxable?
    The following summarizes the U.S. federal tax treatment of the quarterly dividend distributions to stockholders made by the Company.

    If you are a U.S. taxpayer, cash dividends paid to you during the Company's fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 ("FY07") represent taxable dividends to stockholders because Qualcomm had positive "earnings and profits" ("E&P") for tax purposes in FY07. No later than January 31, 2008, Computershare Investor Services, the Company's transfer agent, mailed to Qualcomm registered stockholders (stock held in certificate form or Direct Registration) an IRS Form 1099-DIV reflecting the distribution that is a taxable distribution (Box 1b – Qualified Dividends). If you hold your shares in street name (through a bank or broker) and your dividend was deposited into your brokerage account, you will receive a Form 1099-DIV from that institution.

    (Note: If you are a U.S. taxpayer, distributions paid to you during the Company's fiscal year ending September 28, 2004 were treated as a non-taxable return of capital reducing the adjusted basis in your common shares because the Company had no current or accumulated earnings and profits for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If such distributions reduce your adjusted basis to zero, any subsequent non-taxable distributions received by you will be treated as capital gain.)

    Each stockholder is urged to consult with a tax advisor to determine the basis in their Qualcomm stock and the tax consequences of the distribution, including any state, local or foreign tax considerations.

    Dividend History for Qualcomm Incorporated
  • How can I reinvest my quarterly cash dividend?
    You may either contact your broker or Computershare regarding the reinvestment of your Qualcomm cash dividend. For more information about the Computershare BYDS Program, call 312-588-4157 or 1-800-619-9612.