Independent
Tenure on this board
5.7 yrs
Also a director at
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO)
Meeting calendar
QCOM · Annual meeting · Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Qualcomm Inc
11 nominees · 7 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; Ratification of PwC as independent auditors; Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation; Advisory vote on frequency of future Say-on-Pay votes (1 year); Approval of Amended and Restated 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan with 24,000,000 share increase; Shareholder proposal to allow shareholders owning 10% (or lowest percent under law) to call special meetings; Shareholder proposal requesting a report on the Company’s risk from China exposure.
Market cap
$187.6B
1Y TSR
+26.9%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jan 16, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 17, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot7
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of 11 director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Selection of Independent Public Accountants
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent public accountants for fiscal 2026.
- 3
Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers for fiscal 2025.
- 4
Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Say-on-Pay Votes
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to select the preferred frequency (1, 2 or 3 years) for future advisory votes on executive compensation.
- 5
Approval of the Amended and Restated 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the Restated 2023 LTIP to increase the share reserve by 24,000,000 shares and continue equity award authority.
- 6
Stockholder Proposal—Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTStockholder proposal by John Chevedden requesting that the Company amend governing documents to allow shareholders owning 10% (or lowest percent under law) to call a special shareholder meeting without ownership time requirement.
- 7
Stockholder Proposal—Report on Risk of China Exposure
Shareholder — Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) / Bowyer Research, Inc.Board: AGAINSTStockholder proposal by Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) requesting a report assessing legal and reputational risks from the Company’s exposure to China and disclosure of business dealings.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.3 yrs
Also a director at
Adobe Inc (ADBE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Also a director at
Lam Research Corp (LRCX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.5 yrs
Also a director at
Halozyme Therapeutics Inc (HALO)Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)Samsara Inc (IOT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.0 yrs
Also a director at
Rubrik Inc (RBRK)Snowflake Inc (SNOW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.0 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.6% | 69,341,312 | $8.9B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.9% | 52,091,726 | $6.7B |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.3% | 45,301,220 | $5.8B |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.2% | 34,192,863 | $4.4B |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.9% | 30,864,702 | $4.0B |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.5% | 26,326,252 | $3.4B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 22,291,503 | $2.9B |
| 8 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 1.3% | 14,022,899 | $1.8B |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.3% | 13,704,172 | $1.8B |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.0% | 10,574,511 | $1.4B |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Qualcomm Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Qualcomm Inc (QCOM) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Qualcomm Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Qualcomm Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, January 16, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Qualcomm Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Qualcomm Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Qualcomm Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 7 proposals at the Qualcomm Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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