Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) CFO sells 2,500 shares via Rule 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
QUALCOMM INC/DE executive Akash J. Palkhiwala, EVP, CFO & COO, sold 2,500 shares of Qualcomm common stock in open-market transactions. The trades occurred on May 12, 2026 at prices ranging from $202.0200 to $227.2650 per share. The filing states these sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 8, 2025, indicating they were pre-scheduled rather than newly decided based on market conditions.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,500 shares ($529,741)
Net Sell
26 txns
Insider
Palkhiwala Akash J.
Role
EVP, CFO & COO
Sold
2,500 shs ($530K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 60 | $202.469 | $12K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 72 | $203.6842 | $15K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 98 | $204.5313 | $20K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 188 | $205.4015 | $39K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 132 | $206.5127 | $27K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 336 | $207.5202 | $70K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 180 | $208.6343 | $38K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 366 | $209.6912 | $77K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 156 | $210.4442 | $33K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 66 | $211.5244 | $14K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 74 | $212.6372 | $16K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 24 | $213.3025 | $5K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 48 | $214.2554 | $10K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 82 | $215.5187 | $18K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 38 | $216.3089 | $8K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 12 | $217.22 | $3K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 12 | $218.46 | $3K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 86 | $219.5757 | $19K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 74 | $220.7304 | $16K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 48 | $221.5525 | $11K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 86 | $222.6099 | $19K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 84 | $223.2707 | $19K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 56 | $224.4757 | $13K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 32 | $225.4853 | $7K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 78 | $226.4946 | $18K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 12 | $227.265 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 30,624 shares (Direct, null)
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 $202.0200 to $202.8300. 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 $203.2500 to $203.9350. 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 $204.1650 to $204.9500. 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 $205.0300 to $205.9700. 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 $206.0400 to $206.8150. 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 $207.0850 to $207.9950. 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 $208.0350 to $208.9800. 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 $209.0900 to $209.9500. 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 $210.0950 to $210.7950. 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 $211.2700 to $211.8900. 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 $212.4350 to $212.9950. 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 $213.1500 to $213.4550. 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 $214.1150 to $214.5750. 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 $215.0750 to $215.8550. 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 $216.1100 to $216.5200. 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 $219.1350 to $219.8850. 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 $220.3850 to $220.9250. 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 $221.0750 to $221.9600. 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 $222.4150 to $222.8750. 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 $223.1450 to $223.5900. 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 $224.2450 to $224.6750. 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 $225.3300 to $225.6850. 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 $226.2900 to $226.7100. The filer hereby agrees to provide, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,500 shares
Highest sale price: $227.2650 per share
Lowest sale price: $202.0200 per share
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6 metrics
Shares sold
2,500 shares
Total Qualcomm common stock sold by Akash Palkhiwala on May 12, 2026
Highest sale price
$227.2650 per share
Maximum reported sale price across May 12, 2026 transactions
Lowest sale price
$202.0200 per share
Minimum reported sale price from footnote F2
Number of sale transactions
26 transactions
Count of individual open-market sales of Qualcomm common stock
Trading plan adoption date
December 8, 2025
Adoption date of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan covering these sales
Net buy/sell direction
Net sell of 2,500 shares
Form 4 transaction summary for May 12, 2026 activity
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Form 4, non-derivative, +1 more
5 terms
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", "transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): { "issuerName": "QUALCOMM INC/DE""
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative", "security_title": "Common Stock""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock", "transaction_date": "2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z""
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 J. Palkhiwala?
Qualcomm reported that EVP, CFO & COO Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of Qualcomm common stock. The Form 4 shows these were open-market sales executed in multiple transactions on May 12, 2026 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.
What type of security did Akash Palkhiwala sell according to the Qualcomm Form 4?
The Form 4 reports sales of Qualcomm common stock only. All 26 transactions involve non-derivative common shares, with no option exercises or derivative security conversions shown in the derivative transaction summary for this particular filing.