Form 4: Qualcomm CFO Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Qualcomm's EVP, CFO & COO, Akash J. Palkhiwala, sold a total of 12,538 shares of common stock over two days in December 2025, pursuant to a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• Akash J. Palkhiwala, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM), reported sales of common stock.
• A total of 12,538 shares of common stock were disposed of across multiple transactions on December 18, 2025, and December 19, 2025.
• The sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024.
• Transaction prices ranged from $173.6650 to $177.12 per share.
• Following these transactions, Akash J. Palkhiwala beneficially owns 42,265 shares of Qualcomm common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider stock sale executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which is generally considered a neutral event as it is not typically indicative of management's current sentiment about the company's prospects.

Industry Context

This filing details a routine insider transaction and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape. It reflects an individual executive's pre-planned stock disposition.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The sale represents a minor reduction in direct beneficial ownership by a key executive, but as it's a pre-planned transaction, it is unlikely to signal a change in company fundamentals or management confidence.

Key Dates

Keywords

Qualcomm, QCOM, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Executive Compensation