Qualcomm (QCOM) has a profit margin of 22.31%, below the Technology sector average of 33.7%.
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Qualcomm posts a profit margin of 22.31% as of March 2026. That compares with 26.11% in the prior-year period — down 14.6% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 33.7%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.
In the prior comparable period, Qualcomm's profit margin was 26.11%. The latest reading is 22.31% — a 14.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.
For Technology stocks, a profit margin near 33.7% is typical. Qualcomm's 22.31% is lower that level. That is roughly 33.8% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.
Qualcomm's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 22.31% as of March 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.
Context for QCOM's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 33.7%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Qualcomm's other metric pages and overview cover the third.