Operating
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Qualcomm Gain (Loss) on Investments increased by 96.4% to $165.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 266.7%, from $45.00M to $165.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain (Loss) on Investments shows a downward trend with a -19.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Feb 4, 2026
How to read this metric
Positive values indicate successful investment management, while negative values reflect market volatility or poor asset selection.
Detailed definition
This reflects the realized gains or losses from the sale of investment assets, such as bonds or equities, held by the co...
Peer comparison
Common for insurance and financial firms with large investment portfolios.
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operating_gain_loss_on_investmentsHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $186.00M | $515.00M | $103.00M | -$316.00M | -$161.00M | -$58.00M | $25.00M | $20.00M | $39.00M | $68.00M | $71.00M | $202.00M | $41.00M | $35.00M | $45.00M | $0.00 | $288.00M | $84.00M | $165.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +176.9% | -80.0% | -406.8% | +49.1% | +64.0% | +143.1% | -20.0% | +95.0% | +74.4% | +4.4% | +184.5% | -79.7% | -14.6% | +28.6% | -100.0% | — | -70.8% | +96.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -186.6% | -111.3% | -75.7% | +106.3% | +124.2% | +217.2% | +184.0% | +910.0% | +5.1% | -48.5% | -36.6% | -100.0% | +602.4% | +140.0% | +266.7% |
Range-$316.00M – $515.00M
CAGR-2.6%
Avg YoY Growth+133.2%
Median YoY Growth+106.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qualcomm's gain (loss) on investments?
- Qualcomm (QCOM) reported gain (loss) on investments of $165.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Qualcomm's gain (loss) on investments changed year-over-year?
- Qualcomm's gain (loss) on investments increased by 266.7% year-over-year, from $45.00M to $165.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Qualcomm's gain (loss) on investments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Qualcomm's gain (loss) on investments has grown at a -19.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00B to $417.00M.
- What does gain (loss) on investments mean?
- The profit or loss realized from selling investment assets.