Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
QCOM vs TXN
QUALCOMM Incorporated versus Texas Instruments Inc — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
TXN wins 3–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but QCOM can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | QCOM | TXN | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 1.47% | 1.75% | TXN wins |
| Dividend safety | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | QCOM wins |
| Growth trend | -0.65% vs 5y | -0.97% vs 5y | TXN wins |
| Volatility (beta) | 1.49 | 1.30 | TXN wins |
| Scale | $264.6B | $295.7B | Tie |
| Tax efficiency | Qualified-eligible | Qualified-eligible | Tie |
| Overall | 1 wins | 3 wins | TXN wins |
Dimension by dimension
TXN wins on yield (1.75% vs 1.47%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $28 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
QCOM wins on safety (8.8/10 vs 7.4/10)
Our score combines yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size. QCOM scores better on the weighted average of those factors.
TXN shows healthier dividend-vs-price trend
TXN's yield is 0.97% below its 5y average, versus 0.65% for QCOM. Lower (or below-average) yield trend often means price appreciation outpaced distributions — a healthier signal.
TXN is less volatile (beta 1.30 vs 1.49)
Lower beta means smaller swings vs the S&P 500 — generally a steadier hold for income investors.
Comparable scale ($264.6B vs $295.7B)
Within 1.5x of each other on market cap / AUM — similar institutional footprint.
Both pay qualified-dividend-eligible distributions
Neither is structurally flagged for ordinary-income tax treatment. Most distributions should qualify for the lower long-term capital gains rate if holding-period requirements are met.
How we compare these
Every comparison on this page is computed from current public data, not written by hand. Yield comes from the most recent dividend distribution annualized over current price. Safety scores combine yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size — see our methodology for the exact formula. Tax-efficiency flags identify covered-call ETFs, REITs, and mREITs which distribute primarily as ordinary income.
This is educational, not investment advice.Scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" dates shown on each ticker's safety page. Verify on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked
Which is better, QCOM or TXN?
TXN wins 3–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but QCOM can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Does QCOM or TXN have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $28 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is QCOM or TXN a safer dividend?
QCOM scores 8.8/10 (Strong) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. TXN scores 7.4/10 (Solid). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both QCOM and TXN?
It depends on overlap. Two ETFs in similar categories often hold many of the same companies — owning both can mean paying two expense ratios for similar exposure. Check the underlying holdings before stacking.
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