The latest data point for QCOM's Operating ROA metrics in Q1'26 shows ROE at 13.0%, ROA at 5.7%, and ROIC at 8.4%, indicating a robust recovery in profitability efficiency following the prior quarter's downturn. This marks a significant rebound, with all indicators returning to positive territory and approaching or exceeding recent highs observed in Q1'25. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, the line chart reveals a generally stable to upward trend in ROE, ROA, and ROIC, with values fluctuating between 2.9% and 12.0% for ROA, 4.4% and 13.0% for ROE, and 5.3% to 8.4% for ROIC, punctuated by a sharp decline into negative territory in Q4'25 (ROE at -14.7%, ROA at -6.2%, ROIC at -8.2%). Key inflection points include peaks in Q1'24 and Q1'25, driven by operational improvements, while the Q4'25 dip highlights a temporary volatility likely tied to sector-specific challenges; overall, the metrics demonstrate resilience with ROIC consistently outperforming ROA, suggesting efficient capital utilization amid moderate growth.