CrowdStrike CEO sells 4,441 shares in open market
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. President and CEO George Kurtz reported open-market sales of 4,441 shares of Class A common stock over May 20–21, 2026, at prices generally in the mid-$600s per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. President and CEO George Kurtz reported open-market sales of 4,441 shares of Class A common stock over May 20–21, 2026, at prices generally in the mid-$600s per share. The transactions are classified as open-market sales and include shares sold pursuant to a disclosed 10b-1 trading plan adopted on January 6, 2026.
After these sales, Kurtz directly holds 2,160,081 shares of Class A common stock. The filing also shows an additional 100,000 shares held indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust, for which the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 4,441 shares
Net Sell
30 txns
Insider
Kurtz George
Role
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Sold
4,441 shs ($2.85M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A common stock | 117 | $643.39 | $75K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 78 | $644.31 | $50K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 299 | $645.77 | $193K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 364 | $646.82 | $235K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 470 | $647.99 | $305K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 444 | $648.92 | $288K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 117 | $649.94 | $76K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 52 | $651.04 | $34K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 40 | $615.99 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 80 | $617.55 | $49K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 80 | $621.13 | $50K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 40 | $622.21 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 80 | $624.13 | $50K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 120 | $626.12 | $75K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 160 | $628.08 | $100K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 80 | $628.90 | $50K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 40 | $630.98 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 40 | $632.70 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 40 | $633.98 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 40 | $636.74 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 160 | $639.55 | $102K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 160 | $640.72 | $103K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 122 | $641.76 | $78K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 198 | $642.77 | $127K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 320 | $644.07 | $206K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 240 | $645.10 | $155K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 80 | $647.30 | $52K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 160 | $648.67 | $104K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 220 | $649.95 | $143K |
| holding | Class A common stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A common stock — 2,160,081 shares (Direct);
Class A common stock — 100,000 shares (Indirect, Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust)
Footnotes (26)
- F1. Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026.
- F2. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs).
- F3. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $617.48 to $617.62. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $620.69 to $621.57. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F5. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $623.99 to $624.44. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F6. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $625.69 to $626.76. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F7. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $627.60 to $628.51. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F8. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $628.72 to $629.08. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F9. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $639.19 to $639.99. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F10. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $640.40 to $641.16. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F11. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $641.37 to $641.90. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F12. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $642.51 to $642.99. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F13. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $643.66 to $644.64. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F14. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $644.89 to $645.37. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F15. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $646.83 to $647.77. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F16. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $648.51 to $648.99. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F17. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $649.65 to $650.32. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F18. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $642.89 to $643.88. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F19. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $643.93 to $644.92. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F20. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $645.24 to $646.23. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F21. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $646.31 to $647.27. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F22. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $647.49 to $648.46. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F23. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $648.53 to $649.52. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F24. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $649.58 to $650.37. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F25. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $650.71 to $651.59. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
- F26. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 4,441 shares
Highest reported sale price: $651.04 per share
Example sale price: $617.55 per share
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Shares sold
4,441 shares
Total open-market sales reported for May 20–21, 2026
Highest reported sale price
$651.04 per share
Price for 52 shares of Class A common stock on May 21, 2026
Example sale price
$617.55 per share
Price for 80 shares of Class A common stock on May 20, 2026
Direct holdings after sales
2,160,081 shares
Class A common stock directly owned following reported transactions
Indirect trust holdings
100,000 shares
Class A common stock held by Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust
Net buy/sell shares
-4,441 shares
Net share change from reported buy/sell activity in this filing
Sell transactions count
29 transactions
Number of separate non-derivative sale entries reported
Key Terms
10b-1 plan, restricted stock units (RSUs), weighted average sale price, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
10b-1 plan regulatory
"Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026."
restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs)."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
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.
FAQ
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What price range did the CrowdStrike (CRWD) CEO’s reported stock sales occur at?
The Form 4 shows sale prices generally in the mid-$600s per share, including specific reported prices such as $651.04, $649.95, $648.92 and $617.55. Several footnotes explain that many transactions were executed in multiple trades within narrow intraday price ranges, with weighted average sale prices reported.
Were the CrowdStrike (CRWD) CEO’s reported stock sales under a trading plan?
Yes. A footnote states that the reported activity includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026. Such pre-established trading plans are commonly used by executives to schedule transactions in advance, reducing the significance of day-to-day timing decisions.
Does the CrowdStrike (CRWD) Form 4 show any remaining derivative positions for the CEO?
No derivative positions are listed in this Form 4. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no unexercised options or other derivatives are reported in this particular filing. The disclosure focuses on non-derivative Class A common stock sales and related direct and indirect share holdings.
What indirect CrowdStrike (CRWD) holdings are reported for CEO George Kurtz?
The Form 4 reports 100,000 shares of Class A common stock held indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust. A footnote explains that the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, clarifying the nature of this indirect holding.
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