Qualcomm CFO Palkhiwala sells 2,500 company shares

QUALCOMM INC/DE executive Akash J. Palkhiwala, EVP, CFO & COO, sold a total of 2,500 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/13/2026 - 06:35 PM EDT

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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.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 2,500 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Palkhiwala Akash J.

Role EVP, CFO & COO

Sold 2,500 shs ($326K)

Share of Position Sold 7.5%

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 — 30,684 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 33,184 to 30,684 shares (Direct)

Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Footnotes (4)

F1. This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025.
F2. 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.
F3. 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.
F4. 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 +3 more

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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.

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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.

At what prices did Akash Palkhiwala sell Qualcomm (QCOM) shares?

Akash Palkhiwala sold 1,971 Qualcomm shares at $130.1206 and 529 shares at $131.1652. Footnotes state broader sale price ranges around these levels, with the filer offering full breakdowns upon request.

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.

How many Qualcomm (QCOM) shares does Akash Palkhiwala hold after the sale?

Following the reported sales, Akash Palkhiwala directly holds 30,684 shares of Qualcomm Common Stock. This total includes 85 shares acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 1, 2026.

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.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Palkhiwala Akash J.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

5775 MOREHOUSE DR.

(Street)

SAN DIEGO

CALIFORNIA

92121-1714

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUALCOMM INC/DE [ QCOM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, CFO & COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/13/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/13/2026		S⁽¹⁾		1,971	D	$130.1206⁽²⁾	31,213	D
Common Stock	04/13/2026		S⁽¹⁾		529	D	$131.1652⁽³⁾	30,684⁽⁴⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Includes 85 shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 1, 2026.

	By: Jon Russo, Attorney-in-Fact For: Akash J. Palkhiwala	04/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR