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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) director sells 250,000 shares and makes stock gift

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(Very High)
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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Apple Inc. director Arthur D. Levinson reported several transactions in Apple Common Stock dated May 6, 2026. He completed open-market sales totaling 250,000 shares, including 100,473 shares at a weighted average price of $285.04 and 149,527 shares at a weighted average price of $284.57, each executed through multiple trades within stated price ranges.

Levinson also made a bona fide gift of 5,000 shares of Apple Common Stock. Following these transactions, he directly holds 3,920,049 shares of Apple Common Stock and indirectly holds 56,000 shares through his spouse.

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Insider LEVINSON ARTHUR D
Role null
Sold 250,000 shs ($71.19M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 149,527 $284.57 $42.55M
Sale Common Stock 100,473 $285.04 $28.64M
Gift Common Stock 5,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,920,049 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 56,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $283.89 to $284.885; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected upon request to the SEC staff, Apple, or a security holder of Apple. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $284.89 to $285.385; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected upon request to the SEC staff, Apple, or a security holder of Apple.
Total shares sold 250,000 shares Open-market sales of Apple Common Stock on May 6, 2026
First sale weighted average price $285.04/share 100,473 shares of Apple Common Stock sold
Second sale weighted average price $284.57/share 149,527 shares of Apple Common Stock sold
Gifted shares 5,000 shares Bona fide gift of Apple Common Stock
Direct holdings after transactions 3,920,049 shares Apple Common Stock directly owned by Arthur D. Levinson
Indirect holdings by spouse 56,000 shares Apple Common Stock held indirectly through spouse
Sale price range (first block) $283.89–$284.885 Multiple trades; first sale’s price range per footnote
Sale price range (second block) $284.89–$285.385 Multiple trades; second sale’s price range per footnote
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average sale price financial
"the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" and nature_of_ownership: "By Spouse""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
LEVINSON ARTHUR D

(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE APPLE PARK WAY

(Street)
CUPERTINO CALIFORNIA 95014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Apple Inc. [ AAPL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/06/2026S149,527D$284.57(1)3,920,049D
Common Stock05/06/2026S100,473D$285.04(2)3,819,576D
Common Stock05/06/2026G5,000D$03,814,576D
Common Stock56,000IBy Spouse
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $283.89 to $284.885; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected upon request to the SEC staff, Apple, or a security holder of Apple.
2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $284.89 to $285.385; the price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected upon request to the SEC staff, Apple, or a security holder of Apple.
/s/ Sam Whittington, Attorney-in-Fact for Arthur D. Levinson05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Arthur D. Levinson report for Apple (AAPL)?

Arthur D. Levinson reported open-market sales totaling 250,000 Apple shares and a bona fide gift of 5,000 shares, all dated May 6, 2026. The filing details sale prices and his resulting direct and indirect Apple stock holdings.

How many Apple (AAPL) shares did Arthur D. Levinson sell and at what prices?

Levinson sold 250,000 Apple Common Stock shares. This included 100,473 shares at a weighted average price of $285.04 and 149,527 shares at a weighted average price of $284.57, executed in multiple trades within specified price ranges.

How many Apple (AAPL) shares does Arthur D. Levinson hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Levinson directly holds 3,920,049 Apple Common Stock shares. He also indirectly holds 56,000 additional shares through his spouse, as described in the Form 4 filing’s ownership details.

What is the nature of the 5,000-share transfer reported by Arthur D. Levinson in Apple (AAPL)?

The 5,000-share transfer is reported as a bona fide gift of Apple Common Stock, coded as a “G” transaction. This indicates a gratuitous transfer with no sale proceeds or open-market transaction associated with those shares.

How were Arthur D. Levinson’s Apple (AAPL) stock sales on May 6, 2026 executed?

The sales were executed in multiple trades at various prices within defined ranges. Footnotes state ranges of $283.89 to $284.885 and $284.89 to $285.385, with the reported prices reflecting weighted average sale prices for each transaction.