Qualcomm CFO/COO executes 3,333-share sale via 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akash J. Palkhiwala, identified as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer of Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM), reported insider sales on 09/02/2025. The Form 4 shows four separate dispositions totaling 3,333 shares sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024. The reported sale price ranges across the four lots were approximately $155.38–$156.375, $156.385–$157.18, $157.385–$158.355, and $158.385–$158.865. Following these transactions the filer’s beneficial ownership is reported as 39,874 shares.

Positive

• Transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, providing an affirmative defense against insider trading claims
• Form 4 discloses post-transaction beneficial ownership and is filed with a signature by attorney-in-fact, indicating procedural completeness

Negative

• Insider sold 3,333 shares, reducing reported beneficial ownership to 39,874 shares
• Sales occurred at market prices across ranges up to $158.865, representing realized dispositions by a senior executive

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Insider sales of 3,333 QCOM shares executed under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan; holding reduced to 39,874 shares.

The transactions are routine dispositions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which typically indicates pre-scheduled selling rather than discretionary trades. The total number of shares sold, 3,333, represents the factual change in the reporting person’s holdings. Price ranges for each lot are disclosed; no options or derivative exercises are reported. From an earnings or capital-structure perspective, these sales do not, by themselves, indicate a material change to Qualcomm’s financial condition.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Sales executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan provide affirmative defense and signal procedural compliance in insider trading.

The filer explicitly states the trades were made under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024, which supports compliance with insider trading rules. The Form 4 is properly signed by an attorney-in-fact and discloses post-transaction beneficial ownership. No amendments or additional governance concerns are indicated within the filing.

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

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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).

X

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 CA 92121-1714

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	CFO & COO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2025

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/02/2025		S(1)		1,266	D	$155.8051(2)	41,941	D
Common Stock	09/02/2025		S(1)		1,148	D	$156.8598(3)	40,793	D
Common Stock	09/02/2025		S(1)		466	D	$157.8887(4)	40,327	D
Common Stock	09/02/2025		S(1)		453	D	$158.7359(5)	39,874	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024.

2. The sale prices for this transaction ranged from $155.3800 to $156.3750. 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 $156.3850 to $157.1800. 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 $157.3850 to $158.3550. 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 $158.3850 to $158.8650. 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	09/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many QCOM shares did Akash J. Palkhiwala sell on 09/02/2025?

The Form 4 reports 3,333 shares sold on 09/02/2025 across four dispositions.

Were the sales by Akash J. Palkhiwala made under a trading plan?

Yes. The Form 4 states the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024.

What is the reported beneficial ownership after the transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the filer’s beneficial ownership is reported as 39,874 shares.

What price ranges were disclosed for the sales?

The disclosed sale price ranges were approximately $155.38–$156.375, $156.385–$157.18, $157.385–$158.355, and $158.385–$158.865.

What is Akash J. Palkhiwala’s role at Qualcomm as stated on the form?

The Form 4 identifies him as CFO & COO of Qualcomm Inc.