Non-Current Assets

Software and Technology Licenses, Net

Qualcomm Software and Technology Licenses, Net decreased by 7.3% to $7.16B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.3%, from $7.00B to $7.16B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Software and Technology Licenses, Net shows an upward trend with a 9.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, which can drive long-term operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This represents the capitalized cost of acquired software and technology licenses, net of accumulated amortization. It r...

Peer comparison

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Metric ID: software_technology_licenses_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$4.43B$6.31B$7.78B$7.74B$7.62B$7.73B$8.05B$7.97B$8.11B$8.09B$8.03B$8.14B$8.18B$8.05B$7.51B$7.00B$6.77B$6.45B$7.72B$7.16B
QoQ Change+42.4%+23.3%-0.6%-1.5%+1.5%+4.1%-0.9%+1.7%-0.3%-0.7%+1.4%+0.5%-1.5%-6.8%-6.8%-3.3%-4.7%+19.7%-7.3%
YoY Change+71.9%+22.5%+3.4%+3.1%+6.5%+4.6%-0.2%+2.1%+0.9%-0.4%-6.5%-14.0%-17.2%-19.9%+2.9%+2.3%
Range$4.43B$8.18B
CAGR+10.6%
Avg YoY Growth+3.9%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qualcomm's software and technology licenses, net?
Qualcomm (QCOM) reported software and technology licenses, net of $7.16B in Q1 2026.
How has Qualcomm's software and technology licenses, net changed year-over-year?
Qualcomm's software and technology licenses, net increased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $7.00B to $7.16B.
What is the long-term trend for Qualcomm's software and technology licenses, net?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Qualcomm's software and technology licenses, net has grown at a 9.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.04B to $6.45B.
What does software and technology licenses, net mean?
The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.