Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) VP trades 2,363 shares under 10b5-1 plan
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amazon.com Inc. vice president Shelley Reynolds reported multiple transactions in Amazon common stock. On May 21, 2026, she exercised restricted stock unit awards to acquire 2,363 shares, which converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The same day she executed open‑market sales of 300 shares at $263.99, 463 shares at $263.2466, and 1,600 shares at $261.8269, pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 11, 2025. After these transactions, she held 119,780 shares directly and 2,655.72 shares indirectly through an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account, along with remaining restricted stock unit awards of 15,369 units and 10,840 units scheduled to vest over future dates.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,363 shares ($620,003)
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
Reynolds Shelley
Role
Vice President
Sold
2,363 shs ($620K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 1,820 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 543 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,820 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 543 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,600 | $261.8269 | $419K |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 463 | $263.2466 | $122K |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 300 | $263.99 | $79K |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit Award — 10,840 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 121,600 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 2,655.72 shares (Indirect, Amazon.com 401(k) plan account)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/11/2025. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.39 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.50. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $263.46 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $262.87. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $264.17 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $263.90. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 80 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, and November 21, 2023; 60 shares on February 21, 2024; 360 shares on each of May 21, 2024 and August 21, 2024; 340 shares on each of November 21, 2024 and February 21, 2025; 560 shares on each of May 21, 2025 and August 21, 2025; 540 shares on each of November 21, 2025 and February 21, 2026; 1,820 shares on May 21, 2026; 1,800 shares on each of August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, and February 21, 2027; and 1,360 shares on each of May 21, 2027, August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 2,772 shares on each of August 21, 2024 and November 21, 2024; 2,771 shares on February 21, 2025; 355 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, November 21, 2025, and February 21, 2026; 543 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, and November 21, 2026; 542 shares on February 21, 2027; 682 shares on each of May 21, 2027 and August 21, 2027; 681 shares on each of November 21, 2027 and February 21, 2028; 1,569 shares on each of May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, and February 21, 2029; 1,185 shares on each of May 21, 2029, August 21, 2029, and November 21, 2029; and 1,184 shares on February 21, 2030.
Key Figures
Shares sold (trade 1): 300 shares at $263.99
Shares sold (trade 2): 463 shares at $263.2466
Shares sold (trade 3): 1,600 shares at $261.8269
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Shares sold (trade 1)
300 shares at $263.99
Open-market sale on May 21, 2026
Shares sold (trade 2)
463 shares at $263.2466
Open-market sale on May 21, 2026
Shares sold (trade 3)
1,600 shares at $261.8269
Open-market sale on May 21, 2026
Shares acquired via RSU exercise
2,363 shares
Derivative exercises on May 21, 2026
Direct holdings after transactions
119,780 shares
Common stock held directly after May 21, 2026
Indirect 401(k) holdings
2,655.72 shares
Amazon.com 401(k) plan account
Remaining RSU award 1
15,369 units
Restricted Stock Unit Award balance
Remaining RSU award 2
10,840 units
Restricted Stock Unit Award balance
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Restricted Stock Unit Award, weighted average sale price, vesting schedule, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/11/2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Restricted Stock Unit Award financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Unit Award""
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.39 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.50."
vesting schedule financial
"This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 80 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, and November 21, 2023; 60 shares on February 21, 2024..."
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis financial
"Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Amazon (AMZN) VP Shelley Reynolds report on May 21, 2026?
Shelley Reynolds reported exercising restricted stock unit awards for 2,363 Amazon shares and selling 2,363 shares in three open‑market transactions. The sales were executed under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted on November 11, 2025, indicating pre‑scheduled portfolio activity.
What restricted stock unit (RSU) positions does Shelley Reynolds retain at Amazon (AMZN)?
After exercising part of her awards, Reynolds continues to hold 15,369 restricted stock units from one award and 10,840 units from another. Footnotes outline detailed vesting schedules, with tranches vesting on specified dates between 2023 and 2030, each converting one-for-one into common stock.
Were Shelley Reynolds’s Amazon (AMZN) stock sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. A footnote states the transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted by Reynolds on November 11, 2025. Such plans pre‑schedule trades, suggesting these sales were part of a structured program rather than discretionary market‑timing decisions.