Qualcomm (QCOM) CFO Palkhiwala sells 2,500 shares in 10b5-1 plan

Q: What did QUALCOMM (QCOM) disclose in this Form 4 for Akash J. Palkhiwala?

QUALCOMM reported that EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-12 . These were open-market or private transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025 .

Q: How many QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares did Akash J. Palkhiwala sell and on what date?

Akash J. Palkhiwala sold a total of 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM common stock on 2026-08-12 . The sales were reported in five separate transactions, all involving non-derivative common stock held directly.

Q: At what prices were the QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares sold by Akash J. Palkhiwala?

The reported sales occurred at prices ranging from $161.1150 to $165.7100 per share. Individual transactions used reported prices such as $161.7729 , $162.5579 , $163.4452 , $164.7277 , and $165.3368 , with detailed price ranges described in footnotes.

Q: What type of security did Akash J. Palkhiwala trade in QUALCOMM (QCOM)?

All reported transactions involved common stock of QUALCOMM, classified as non-derivative securities. The sales were coded as “S” , indicating sales in open-market or private transactions, with ownership reported as direct .

Q: How many separate transactions did the QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4 report for Akash J. Palkhiwala?

The Form 4 lists five separate non-derivative sale transactions on 2026-08-12 . Together they total 2,500 shares sold, with each transaction reported at a specific per-share price and associated price range in the footnotes.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

QUALCOMM INC/DE executive Akash J. Palkhiwala, EVP, CFO & COO, reported selling a total of 2,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-12 in multiple open-market or private transactions at prices between $161.1150 and $165.7100. The trades were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 2,500 shares

Net Sell 5 txns

Insider Palkhiwala Akash J.

Role EVP, CFO & COO

Sold 2,500 shs ($408K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F2}	260	$161.7729	$42K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F3}	748	$162.5579	$122K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F4}	1,080	$163.4452	$177K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F5}	248	$164.7277	$41K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F6}	164	$165.3368	$27K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,684 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (6)

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 $161.1150 to $162.1000. 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 $162.1350 to $163.1075. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F4. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $163.1150 to $164.0600. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F5. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $164.1350 to $165.0850. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F6. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $165.1175 to $165.7100. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

Key Figures

Total shares sold: 2,500 shares Shares at $161.7729: 260 shares Shares at $162.5579: 748 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Total shares sold 2,500 shares Aggregate non-derivative common stock sales on 2026-08-12

Shares at $161.7729 260 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-12 at $161.7729 per share

Shares at $162.5579 748 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-12 at $162.5579 per share

Shares at $163.4452 1,080 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-12 at $163.4452 per share

Shares at $164.7277 248 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-12 at $164.7277 per share

Shares at $165.3368 164 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-12 at $165.3368 per share

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open market or private transaction, non-derivative, beneficial ownership

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"

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 or private transaction market

"transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: non-derivative"

beneficial ownership financial

"The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

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FAQ

What did QUALCOMM (QCOM) disclose in this Form 4 for Akash J. Palkhiwala?

QUALCOMM reported that EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-12. These were open-market or private transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025.

How many QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares did Akash J. Palkhiwala sell and on what date?

Akash J. Palkhiwala sold a total of 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM common stock on 2026-08-12. The sales were reported in five separate transactions, all involving non-derivative common stock held directly.

At what prices were the QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares sold by Akash J. Palkhiwala?

The reported sales occurred at prices ranging from $161.1150 to $165.7100 per share. Individual transactions used reported prices such as $161.7729, $162.5579, $163.4452, $164.7277, and $165.3368, with detailed price ranges described in footnotes.

Were Akash J. Palkhiwala’s QUALCOMM (QCOM) stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans can automate trading based on preset instructions, reducing the role of later timing decisions.

What type of security did Akash J. Palkhiwala trade in QUALCOMM (QCOM)?

All reported transactions involved common stock of QUALCOMM, classified as non-derivative securities. The sales were coded as “S”, indicating sales in open-market or private transactions, with ownership reported as direct.

How many separate transactions did the QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4 report for Akash J. Palkhiwala?

The Form 4 lists five separate non-derivative sale transactions on 2026-08-12. Together they total 2,500 shares sold, with each transaction reported at a specific per-share price and associated price range in the footnotes.

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)
08/12/2026

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	08/12/2026		S⁽¹⁾		260	D	$161.7729⁽²⁾	22,924	D
Common Stock	08/12/2026		S⁽¹⁾		748	D	$162.5579⁽³⁾	22,176	D
Common Stock	08/12/2026		S⁽¹⁾		1,080	D	$163.4452⁽⁴⁾	21,096	D
Common Stock	08/12/2026		S⁽¹⁾		248	D	$164.7277⁽⁵⁾	20,848	D
Common Stock	08/12/2026		S⁽¹⁾		164	D	$165.3368⁽⁶⁾	20,684	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 $161.1150 to $162.1000. 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 $162.1350 to $163.1075. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

4. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $163.1150 to $164.0600. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

5. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $164.1350 to $165.0850. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

6. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $165.1175 to $165.7100. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

	By: Jon Russo, Attorney-in-Fact For: Akash J. Palkhiwala	08/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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