CrowdStrike (CRWD) CEO George Kurtz sells 20,000 shares under trading plan
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. President and CEO George Kurtz reported open-market sales of 20,000 shares of Class A common stock on August 12–13, 2026. The transactions were effected at weighted-average prices around the low- to mid-$220s per share pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 6, 2026. An additional 400,000 shares are reported as indirectly held through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 20,000 shares
Net Sell
14 txns
Insider
Kurtz George
Role
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Sold
20,000 shs ($4.46M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F10, F3 | 120 | $220.71 | $26K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F11, F3 | 1,022 | $222.39 | $227K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F12, F3 | 1,698 | $223.12 | $379K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F13, F3 | 2,595 | $224.27 | $582K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F14, F3 | 2,765 | $225.27 | $623K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F15, F3 | 1,800 | $226.06 | $407K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F2, F3 | 600 | $219.08 | $131K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F4, F3 | 972 | $220.08 | $214K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F5, F3 | 2,943 | $221.13 | $651K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F6, F3 | 3,080 | $222.01 | $684K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F7, F3 | 1,568 | $223.16 | $350K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F8, F3 | 757 | $223.94 | $170K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F9, F3 | 80 | $224.67 | $18K |
| holding | Class A common stock F16 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A common stock — 7,966,019 shares (Direct);
Class A common stock — 400,000 shares (Indirect, Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust)
Footnotes (16)
- F1. Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026.
- F2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $218.48 to $219.44. 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.
- F3. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs).
- F4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $219.50 to $220.49. 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 $220.57 to $221.56. 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 $221.57 to $222.56. 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 $222.59 to $223.58. 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 $223.60 to $224.56. 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 $224.61 to $224.88. 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.
- F10. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $220.63 to $220.82. 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 $221.74 to $222.73. 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 $222.74 to $223.71. 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 $223.75 to $224.74. 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 $224.75 to $225.73. 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 $225.76 to $226.51. 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.
- F16. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in such shares.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 20,000 shares
Sale price example (Aug 12): $219.08 per share
Sale price example (Aug 13): $226.06 per share
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Shares sold
20,000 shares
Total Class A common stock sold by George Kurtz on August 12–13, 2026
Sale price example (Aug 12)
$219.08 per share
One reported weighted-average sale price for 600 shares of Class A common stock on August 12, 2026
Sale price example (Aug 13)
$226.06 per share
One reported weighted-average sale price for 1,800 shares of Class A common stock on August 13, 2026
Indirectly held shares
400,000 shares
Class A common stock held indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust, with beneficial ownership disclaimed except for pecuniary interest
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average sale price, restricted stock units (RSUs), beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026."
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.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price."
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.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in such shares."
FAQ
What insider transaction did CrowdStrike (CRWD) report for CEO George Kurtz?
CrowdStrike reported that CEO George Kurtz sold 20,000 shares of Class A common stock on August 12–13, 2026. The trades were open-market sales executed at weighted-average prices in the low- to mid-$220s per share under a pre-arranged trading plan.
Do the reported CrowdStrike (CRWD) insider sales involve any derivative or option exercises?
No. All reported transactions for August 12–13, 2026 are non-derivative sales of Class A common stock. The filing’s derivative section is empty, and there are no option exercises or other derivative conversions disclosed in this report.
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