By Rob Otman Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) has had some drama in recent years. It’s faced big fines from regulators around the world. It’s also been in a huge legal battle with Apple. As a result, investors have been wondering… is Qualcomm’s dividend safe?
For one apparent answer, investors have bid up QCOM stock by about 70% this year. They seem to think the company is strong financially and has good prospects going forward. Although, following others doesn’t always lead to market beating outcomes.
To determine Qualcomm’s dividend safety, let’s look at some past trends. I’ll show you the dividend growth, yield and payout ratio over …read more