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

Qualcomm's EVP, CFO & COO, Akash J. Palkhiwala, sold 3,333 shares of common stock on January 2, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• Akash J. Palkhiwala, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported the sale of common stock.
• A total of 3,333 shares were sold on January 2, 2026.
• The sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2024.
• The shares were sold in three separate transactions at weighted average prices ranging from approximately $172.89 to $174.39 per share.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Palkhiwala directly beneficially owns 38,932 shares of Qualcomm common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sale of shares by a key executive, even under a pre-arranged plan, is a neutral event. While it reduces direct insider ownership, the pre-planned nature mitigates any negative signaling typically associated with open-market sales.

Negatives

• Insider selling, even when pre-planned, can sometimes be perceived negatively by investors as it reduces management's direct equity stake in the company.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction report for a major semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company. Such planned sales are common for executives managing their personal portfolios and compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: May note the reduction in direct insider ownership, though the pre-planned nature under Rule 10b5-1 typically lessens concerns about market timing.

Key Dates

Keywords

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