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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO trades 20K shares, exercises 50K RSUs

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Amazon.com, Inc. President and CEO Andrew Jassy reported a mix of option exercises and share sales in Amazon common stock. On May 21, 2026, he exercised 50,000 shares from a Restricted Stock Unit Award that converts into common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing his direct holdings.

On the same date, he executed open-market sales totaling 20,000 shares of common stock in several trades at weighted average prices between about $261.47 and $265.64. These sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 14, 2025.

After these transactions, Jassy directly holds about 2,205,766 shares of Amazon common stock, plus indirect holdings of 9,923.893 shares in an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account and 65,500 shares held in trust. His remaining Restricted Stock Unit Award position stands at 950,000 units, vesting in scheduled tranches through February 21, 2031.

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Insider Jassy Andrew R
Role President and CEO
Sold 20,000 shs ($5.27M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit Award 50,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 50,000 $0.00 --
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 5,206 $261.9528 $1.36M
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 5,227 $263.1028 $1.38M
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 5,667 $263.9465 $1.50M
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 3,600 $264.9745 $954K
Sale Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 300 $265.6148 $80K
holding Common Stock, par value $.01 per share -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $.01 per share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit Award — 950,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 2,225,766 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 65,500 shares (Indirect, In trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/14/2025. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.46 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.47. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $263.47 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $262.48. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $264.48 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $263.50. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $265.57 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $264.58. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $265.64 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $265.60. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 10,000 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 20,000 shares on each of May 21, 2024, August 21, 2024, November 21, 2024, and February 21, 2025; 25,000 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, November 21, 2025, and February 21, 2026; and 50,000 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, May 21, 2027, August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, February 21, 2029, May 21, 2029, August 21, 2029, November 21, 2029, February 21, 2030, May 21, 2030, August 21, 2030, November 21, 2030, and February 21, 2031.
Shares sold 20,000 shares Total Amazon common shares sold in open market on May 21, 2026
Sale price range $261.47–$265.64/share Highest and lowest prices referenced in weighted average footnotes
RSUs exercised 50,000 units Restricted Stock Unit Award converted one-for-one into common stock
Direct holdings after 2,205,766 shares Amazon common stock directly owned following reported transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings 9,923.893 shares Amazon.com 401(k) plan account position as of May 21, 2026
Trust holdings 65,500 shares Amazon common stock held in trust, reported as indirect ownership
Remaining RSU award 950,000 units Restricted Stock Units outstanding after the 50,000-unit exercise
Vesting period end February 21, 2031 Final scheduled vesting date for the RSU award
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/14/2025."
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 with underlying common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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 $262.46 and the lowest price was $261.47."
vesting schedule financial
"This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 10,000 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 20,000 shares on each of May 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."
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
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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).
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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*
Jassy Andrew R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
P.O. BOX 81226

(Street)
SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98108-1226

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMAZON COM INC [ AMZN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026
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 Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026M50,000A$02,225,766D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)5,206D$261.9528(2)2,220,560D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)5,227D$263.1028(3)2,215,333D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)5,667D$263.9465(4)2,209,666D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)3,600D$264.9745(5)2,206,066D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/21/2026S(1)300D$265.6148(6)2,205,766D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share65,500IIn trust
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share9,923.893IAmazon.com 401(k) plan account
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
Restricted Stock Unit Award$0(7)05/21/2026M50,00005/21/2023(8)02/21/2031Common Stock, par value $.01 per share50,000$0950,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 11/14/2025.
2. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $262.46 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $261.47.
3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $263.47 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $262.48.
4. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $264.48 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $263.50.
5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $265.57 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $264.58.
6. Represents the weighted average sale price. The highest price at which shares were sold was $265.64 and the lowest price at which shares were sold was $265.60.
7. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
8. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 10,000 shares on each of May 21, 2023, August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 20,000 shares on each of May 21, 2024, August 21, 2024, November 21, 2024, and February 21, 2025; 25,000 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, November 21, 2025, and February 21, 2026; and 50,000 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, February 21, 2027, May 21, 2027, August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, February 21, 2028, May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, November 21, 2028, February 21, 2029, May 21, 2029, August 21, 2029, November 21, 2029, February 21, 2030, May 21, 2030, August 21, 2030, November 21, 2030, and February 21, 2031.
Remarks:
The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the staff of the SEC, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares transacted at each price, with respect to all transactions reported on this Form 4.
/s/ by Susan K. Jong as attorney-in-fact for Andrew R. Jassy, President and CEO05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Amazon (AMZN) CEO Andrew Jassy report in this Form 4?

Andrew Jassy reported exercising 50,000 Restricted Stock Units into Amazon common stock and selling 20,000 shares in open-market transactions. The filing also updates his direct and indirect shareholdings and remaining RSU award balance.

How many Amazon (AMZN) shares did Andrew Jassy sell and at what prices?

Andrew Jassy sold a total of 20,000 Amazon common shares in multiple open-market trades. Weighted average sale prices ranged from about $261.47 to $265.64 per share, as detailed in the individual transaction lines and related footnotes.

How many Amazon (AMZN) shares does Andrew Jassy hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Andrew Jassy directly holds 2,205,766 Amazon common shares. He also has 9,923.893 shares in an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account and 65,500 shares held in trust, plus 950,000 remaining Restricted Stock Units.

Were Andrew Jassy’s Amazon (AMZN) stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 14, 2025. Such plans pre-arrange trades, making the timing more routine and less indicative of short-term views on the stock.

What is the size of Andrew Jassy’s remaining Amazon (AMZN) Restricted Stock Unit Award?

Following the May 21, 2026 exercise, Andrew Jassy has 950,000 Restricted Stock Units outstanding. The award vests in scheduled tranches on specified dates from May 21, 2026 through February 21, 2031, as detailed in the vesting footnote.

How do Andrew Jassy’s Amazon (AMZN) share sales compare to his total holdings?

The filing shows Jassy sold 20,000 shares while directly holding 2,205,766 shares afterward. This indicates the disclosed sales represent a relatively small portion of his reported direct equity position in Amazon common stock.