Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) CFO Palkhiwala sells 2,500 common shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
QUALCOMM INC/DE executive Akash J. Palkhiwala, EVP, CFO & COO, sold a total of 2,500 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on April 13, 2026 at weighted prices of about $130–$131 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025.
After these transactions, he directly holds 30,684 Qualcomm shares, which includes 85 shares acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 1, 2026. The filing shows no option exercises or derivative transactions associated with these sales.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,500 shares ($325,854)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Palkhiwala Akash J.
Role
EVP, CFO & COO
Sold
2,500 shs ($326K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,971 | $130.1206 | $256K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 529 | $131.1652 | $69K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 31,213 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $130 to $130.94. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $131.1050 to $131.2550. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Includes 85 shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 1, 2026.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 2,500 shares
First sale price: $130.1206 per share
Second sale price: $131.1652 per share
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Total shares sold
2,500 shares
Open-market sales of Qualcomm Common Stock on April 13, 2026
First sale price
$130.1206 per share
1,971 Qualcomm shares sold in open-market transaction
Second sale price
$131.1652 per share
529 Qualcomm shares sold in open-market transaction
Shares held after transactions
30,684 shares
Direct Qualcomm holdings following April 13, 2026 sales
ESPP shares included
85 shares
Acquired under Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 1, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
December 8, 2025
Pre-arranged trading plan governing reported sales
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Common Stock
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for Qualcomm Common Stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 85 shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 1, 2026."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for all reported transactions"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Qualcomm (QCOM) report for Akash Palkhiwala?
Qualcomm reported that EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of Common Stock. The transactions were open-market sales executed on April 13, 2026, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing with the SEC.
Was the Qualcomm (QCOM) insider sale by Akash Palkhiwala pre-planned?
Yes. The filing states the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, reducing the significance of day-to-day market timing decisions.
Did Akash Palkhiwala exercise any Qualcomm (QCOM) stock options in this Form 4?
No. The filing shows only non-derivative Common Stock transactions coded as open-market sales. The derivativeSummary is empty, indicating no reported option exercises or other derivative transactions in this Form 4.