Amazon CFO sells 6,172 shares at $260.31 each
AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) reported insider activity by Senior Vice President and CFO Brian T. Olsavsky.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) reported insider activity by Senior Vice President and CFO Brian T. Olsavsky. On August 21, 2026, he exercised 9,900 and 5,530 shares from Restricted Stock Unit Awards, receiving the same number of AMZN common shares at a $0 exercise price. On the same date, he sold 6,172 common shares at $260.31 per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 14, 2026. The filing also lists 1,627.979 AMZN shares held indirectly in an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
6 txns
Insider
Olsavsky Brian T
Role
Senior Vice President and CFO
Sold
6,172 shs ($1.61M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$1.61M
Approx. exercise cost
$0.00
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award F2, F3 | 9,900 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit Award F2, F4 | 5,530 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 9,900 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 5,530 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1 | 6,172 | $260.31 | $1.61M |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit Award — 158,706 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 109,207 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 1,627.979 shares (Indirect, Amazon.com 401(k) plan account)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on 05/14/2026.
- F2. Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F3. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 2,260 shares on May 21, 2023; 2,240 shares on each of August 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, and February 21, 2024; 3,240 shares on each of May 21, 2024, August 21, 2024, November 21, 2024, and February 21, 2025; 3,940 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, and November 21, 2025; 3,920 shares on February 21, 2026; 9,920 shares on May 21, 2026; 9,900 shares on each of August 21, 2026, November 21, 2026, and February 21, 2027; 7,640 shares on May 21, 2027; and 7,620 shares on each of August 21, 2027, November 21, 2027, and February 21, 2028.
- F4. This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule: 5,050 shares on each of May 21, 2025, August 21, 2025, and November 21, 2025; 5,049 shares on February 21, 2026; 5,530 shares on each of May 21, 2026, August 21, 2026, and November 21, 2026; 5,529 shares on February 21, 2027; 5,797 shares on each of May 21, 2027 and August 21, 2027; 5,796 shares on each of November 21, 2027 and February 21, 2028; 10,474 shares on each of May 21, 2028, August 21, 2028, and November 21, 2028; 10,473 shares on February 21, 2029; 8,067 shares on each of May 21, 2029 and August 21, 2029; and 8,066 shares on each of November 21, 2029 and February 21, 2030.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 6,172 shares
Sale price per share: $260.31 per share
RSU shares exercised (award 1): 9,900 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
6,172 shares
AMZN common stock sale on August 21, 2026
Sale price per share
$260.31 per share
Price for 6,172 AMZN shares sold on August 21, 2026
RSU shares exercised (award 1)
9,900 shares
Restricted Stock Unit Award converting one-for-one into AMZN common stock
RSU shares exercised (award 2)
5,530 shares
Restricted Stock Unit Award converting one-for-one into AMZN common stock
Total RSU shares exercised
15,430 shares
Sum of 9,900 and 5,530 AMZN shares acquired via derivative exercises
401(k) plan holdings
1,627.979 shares
Indirect AMZN common stock held in Amazon.com 401(k) plan account
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Exercise or conversion price for the reported Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
May 14, 2026
Adoption date of trading plan covering the 6,172-share AMZN sale
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit Award, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, vesting schedule, +1 more
5 terms
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.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
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.
converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis financial
"Converts into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis."
vesting schedule financial
"This award vests based upon the following vesting schedule"
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.
par value financial
"Common Stock, par value $.01 per share"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did AMZN CFO Brian Olsavsky report on this Form 4?
Brian T. Olsavsky reported exercising 9,900 and 5,530 Restricted Stock Unit Awards into AMZN common stock at a $0 exercise price, and selling 6,172 AMZN common shares on August 21, 2026.
Were Brian Olsavsky’s AMZN stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sale of 6,172 AMZN shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Brian T. Olsavsky on May 14, 2026.
What type of derivative securities did Brian Olsavsky exercise into AMZN stock?
He exercised Restricted Stock Unit Awards that convert into AMZN common stock on a one-for-one basis, resulting in acquisitions of 9,900 and 5,530 AMZN common shares.
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