Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) director sells 250,000 shares and makes stock gift
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
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.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 250,000 shares ($71,189,722)
Net Sell
4 txns
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)
- 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.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 250,000 shares
First sale weighted average price: $285.04/share
Second sale weighted average price: $284.57/share
+5 more
8 metrics
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
Key Terms
bona fide gift, open-market sale, weighted average sale price, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
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""
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 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.