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Palkhiwala Akash J. sold $457K of QCOM

Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) sold 2,500 shares of QUALCOMM INC/DE (QCOM) at an average of $182.85 ($177.62–$185.32, $0.46M total) across 9 trades on 2026-09-11 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Palkhiwala Akash J.
Published Sep 11, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 11, 2026, 10:37 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$QCOM
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$QCOM
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$QCOMNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction is a primary disclosure but materiality is low due to size.

02

Market read

Minor insider sell; limited impact on Qualcomm's stock price and sector.

03

What to watch

Potential tax planning or portfolio rebalancing; not necessarily a confidence signal.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: same day

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a CFO sale via 10b5‑1 is routine.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$QCOMNeutralHigh confidence
Context

SEC Form 4 shows CFO Akash Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares (~$457K) on 2026-09-11 via a 10b5‑1 plan.

Expected impact

minimal downward pressure, likely absorbed by market.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is small relative to market cap; 10b5‑1 plan indicates pre‑arranged execution, not a signal of concern.

Market effects

Sector

None; insider sale does not affect broader semiconductor sector.

Regional

None; limited to U.S. equity market.

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the executive is cashing out ahead of a negative catalyst, the sell could foreshadow downside.

Key entities

  • Company
    Qualcomm Inc.

    U.S. semiconductor and telecommunications equipment maker.

  • Executive
    Akash J. Palkhiwala

    Executive Vice President, CFO & COO of Qualcomm.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

QCOM insider trading history →

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