Qualcomm CFO sells 2,500 shares under 10b5-1 plan

Q: What did QUALCOMM (QCOM) executive Akash Palkhiwala report in this Form 4 filing?

Akash Palkhiwala reported selling 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM Common Stock in a series of open-market transactions on July 14, 2026. All reported trades involve non-derivative Common Stock and are part of his directly held position in the company.

Q: How many QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares did Akash Palkhiwala sell and at what price range?

He sold 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM Common Stock in multiple open-market trades. The reported sale prices ranged between $177.7400 and $189.6575 per share, reflecting execution across several price levels during the trading day.

Q: What type of security did Akash Palkhiwala trade in this QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4?

All reported transactions involve non-derivative Common Stock of QUALCOMM INC/DE. The trades are coded as open-market sales, meaning shares were sold directly into the market rather than through option exercises, gifts, or derivative conversions.

Q: Does this QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative transactions?

No. The structured data show exerciseCount = 0 and derivativeTransactionCount = 0. Every one of the 11 line items reflects sales of non-derivative Common Stock, with no option exercises, conversions, tax-withholding dispositions, or other derivative-related events reported.

QUALCOMM INC/DE EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala reported open-market sales of 2,500 shares of Common Stock on July 14, 2026, in multiple transactions at prices between $177.7400 and $189.6575 per share.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/14/2026 - 07:30 PM EDT

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QUALCOMM INC/DE EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala reported open-market sales of 2,500 shares of Common Stock on July 14, 2026, in multiple transactions at prices between $177.7400 and $189.6575 per share. These sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 2,500 shares

Net Sell 11 txns

Insider Palkhiwala Akash J.

Role EVP, CFO & COO

Sold 2,500 shs ($452K)

Share of Position Sold 9.7%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F2}	581	$178.268	$104K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F3}	535	$179.1281	$96K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F4}	329	$180.2122	$59K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F5}	240	$181.2325	$43K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F6}	377	$182.3101	$69K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F7}	166	$183.1468	$30K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F8}	59	$183.9827	$11K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F9}	108	$186.2592	$20K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F10}	61	$187.1542	$11K
Sale	Common Stock ^F1	12	$187.90	$2K
Sale	Common Stock ^{F1, F11}	32	$189.4247	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,184 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 25,684 to 23,184 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (11)

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 $177.7400 to $178.7200. 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 $178.7550 to $179.6450. 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 $179.7700 to $180.7350. 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 $180.7950 to $181.7100. 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 $181.7600 to $182.7100. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F7. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $182.7650 to $183.6850. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F8. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $183.7600 to $184.6800. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F9. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $185.7800 to $186.7250. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F10. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $186.9550 to $187.5650. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
F11. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $189.2850 to $189.6575. 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: 2500 shares Highest reported sale price: $189.6575 per share Lowest reported sale price: $177.7400 per share +1 more

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Total shares sold 2500 shares Aggregate non-derivative Common Stock sold on 2026-07-14

Highest reported sale price $189.6575 per share Upper end of price range across reported sales

Lowest reported sale price $177.7400 per share Lower end of price range across reported sales

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date December 8, 2025 Date Akash J. Palkhiwala adopted the trading plan covering these sales

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, non-derivative

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

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

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 the 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.

non-derivative financial

""transaction_type": "non-derivative" for the Common Stock trades"

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What did QUALCOMM (QCOM) executive Akash Palkhiwala report in this Form 4 filing?

Akash Palkhiwala reported selling 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM Common Stock in a series of open-market transactions on July 14, 2026. All reported trades involve non-derivative Common Stock and are part of his directly held position in the company.

How many QUALCOMM (QCOM) shares did Akash Palkhiwala sell and at what price range?

He sold 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM Common Stock in multiple open-market trades. The reported sale prices ranged between $177.7400 and $189.6575 per share, reflecting execution across several price levels during the trading day.

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

Yes. The filing states the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans allow executives to schedule trades in advance, helping separate trading decisions from subsequent market-sensitive information.

What type of security did Akash Palkhiwala trade in this QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4?

All reported transactions involve non-derivative Common Stock of QUALCOMM INC/DE. The trades are coded as open-market sales, meaning shares were sold directly into the market rather than through option exercises, gifts, or derivative conversions.

Does this QUALCOMM (QCOM) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative transactions?

No. The structured data show exerciseCount = 0 and derivativeTransactionCount = 0. Every one of the 11 line items reflects sales of non-derivative Common Stock, with no option exercises, conversions, tax-withholding dispositions, or other derivative-related events reported.

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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

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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)
07/14/2026

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	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		581	D	$178.268⁽²⁾	25,103	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		535	D	$179.1281⁽³⁾	24,568	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		329	D	$180.2122⁽⁴⁾	24,239	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		240	D	$181.2325⁽⁵⁾	23,999	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		377	D	$182.3101⁽⁶⁾	23,622	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		166	D	$183.1468⁽⁷⁾	23,456	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		59	D	$183.9827⁽⁸⁾	23,397	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		108	D	$186.2592⁽⁹⁾	23,289	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		61	D	$187.1542⁽¹⁰⁾	23,228	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		12	D	$187.9	23,216	D
Common Stock	07/14/2026		S⁽¹⁾		32	D	$189.4247⁽¹¹⁾	23,184	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 $177.7400 to $178.7200. 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 $178.7550 to $179.6450. 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 $179.7700 to $180.7350. 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 $180.7950 to $181.7100. 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 $181.7600 to $182.7100. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

7. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $182.7650 to $183.6850. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

8. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $183.7600 to $184.6800. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

9. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $185.7800 to $186.7250. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

10. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $186.9550 to $187.5650. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

11. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $189.2850 to $189.6575. 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	07/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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