QCOM SEC Filing News — QUALCOMM Incorporated

Latest SEC filings for QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-31.

QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/A…
Sector: Technology Industry: Semiconductors Market Cap: $155.0B CIK: 804328
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
7
Bearish Signals
9
Insider Transactions
3
Material Events (8-K)
1
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for QCOM has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 7 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
QCOM Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-05-04 — 2026-07-31
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 7 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$3.70M
Cristiano Amon · 2026-05-05
10,000 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
7
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-31

QCOM filed 8-K — material company event

QUALCOMM INC/DE filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-29

QCOM filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

QUALCOMM INC/DE filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-29

QCOM filed 8-K — material company event

QUALCOMM INC/DE filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-14

QCOM insider Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) sold 2,500 shares (~$452.0K)

Palkhiwala Akash J., listed as EVP, CFO & COO at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 2,500 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) Shares: 2,500 Est. Value: $452.0K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-14

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Akash Palkhiwala (2,500 shares) ~$890.5K

Akash Palkhiwala filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Akash Palkhiwala Shares: 2,500 Est. Value: $890.5K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

QCOM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

TRICOIRE JEAN-PASCAL (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: TRICOIRE JEAN-PASCAL (Director) Shares: 182
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

QCOM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

MCLAUGHLIN MARK D (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MCLAUGHLIN MARK D (Director) Shares: 392
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-06-24

QCOM filed 8-K — material company event

QUALCOMM INC/DE filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-11

QCOM insider Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) sold 2,500 shares (~$493.4K)

Palkhiwala Akash J., listed as EVP, CFO & COO at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 2,500 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) Shares: 2,500 Est. Value: $493.4K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-11

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Akash Palkhiwala (2,500 shares) ~$1.01M

Akash Palkhiwala filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Akash Palkhiwala Shares: 2,500 Est. Value: $1.01M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-21

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by GRECH FAMILY TRUST U/A DTD 03/10/2015 (829 shares) ~$334.5K

GRECH FAMILY TRUST U/A DTD 03/10/2015 filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: GRECH FAMILY TRUST U/A DTD 03/10/2015 Shares: 829 Est. Value: $334.5K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-21

QCOM insider Grech Patricia Y (SVP, Chief Accounting Officer) sold 829 shares (~$167.3K)

Grech Patricia Y, listed as SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 829 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Grech Patricia Y (SVP, Chief Accounting Officer) Shares: 829 Est. Value: $167.3K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-13

QCOM insider Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) sold 2,500 shares (~$529.7K)

Palkhiwala Akash J., listed as EVP, CFO & COO at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 2,500 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Palkhiwala Akash J. (EVP, CFO & COO) Shares: 2,500 Est. Value: $529.7K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-12

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Akash Palkhiwala (2,500 shares) ~$1.05M

Akash Palkhiwala filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Akash Palkhiwala Shares: 2,500 Est. Value: $1.05M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-06

QCOM insider AMON CRISTIANO R (Director, President & CEO) sold 10,000 shares (~$1.85M)

AMON CRISTIANO R, listed as Director, President & CEO at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 10,000 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: AMON CRISTIANO R (Director, President & CEO) Shares: 10,000 Est. Value: $1.85M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-05

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Cristiano Amon (10,000 shares) ~$3.70M

Cristiano Amon filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Cristiano Amon Shares: 10,000 Est. Value: $3.70M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-04

QCOM insider AMON CRISTIANO R (Director, President & CEO) sold 10,000 shares (~$1.80M)

AMON CRISTIANO R, listed as Director, President & CEO at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 10,000 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: AMON CRISTIANO R (Director, President & CEO) Shares: 10,000 Est. Value: $1.80M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-04

QCOM insider ACE HEATHER S (EVP, Chief HR Officer) sold 3,200 shares (~$569.0K)

ACE HEATHER S, listed as EVP, Chief HR Officer at QUALCOMM INC/DE, reported an open-market sale of 3,200 QCOM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: ACE HEATHER S (EVP, Chief HR Officer) Shares: 3,200 Est. Value: $569.0K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-04

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Cristiano Amon (10,000 shares) ~$3.60M

Cristiano Amon filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Cristiano Amon Shares: 10,000 Est. Value: $3.60M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-04

QCOM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by ACE HEATHER S (3,200 shares) ~$1.14M

ACE HEATHER S filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell QCOM (QUALCOMM INC/DE) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: ACE HEATHER S Shares: 3,200 Est. Value: $1.14M

Understanding QUALCOMM Incorporated's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of QCOM shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that QUALCOMM Incorporated must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering QUALCOMM Incorporated's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — QCOM SEC Filings

What SEC filings does QUALCOMM Incorporated submit to the SEC?

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about QCOM?

A Form 4 for QCOM discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from QUALCOMM Incorporated?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for QCOM?

The 10-K is QUALCOMM Incorporated's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all QCOM SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical QUALCOMM Incorporated filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for QCOM. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does QUALCOMM Incorporated file with the SEC?

QUALCOMM Incorporated files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling QCOM shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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