CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) CEO sells 20,000 shares under Rule 10b5-1
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CrowdStrike Holdings president and CEO George Kurtz reported open‑market sales of 20,000 shares of Class A common stock on August 4–5, 2026, in 17 transactions at weighted average prices between $204.07 and $218.56 per share. The sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 6, 2026. An additional 400,000 shares are reported as held indirectly by the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust, for which Kurtz disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 20,000 shares
Net Sell
18 txns
Insider
Kurtz George
Role
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Sold
20,000 shs ($4.23M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F10, F3 | 716 | $209.99 | $150K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F11, F3 | 864 | $211.35 | $183K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F12, F3 | 2,401 | $212.30 | $510K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F13, F3 | 4,204 | $213.11 | $896K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F14, F3 | 1,086 | $214.05 | $232K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F15, F3 | 327 | $215.34 | $70K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F16, F3 | 88 | $216.30 | $19K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F17, F3 | 215 | $217.55 | $47K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F18, F3 | 99 | $218.56 | $22K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F2, F3 | 160 | $204.07 | $33K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F3 | 80 | $205.58 | $16K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F4, F3 | 200 | $207.22 | $41K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F5, F3 | 280 | $208.86 | $58K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F6, F3 | 4,570 | $209.69 | $958K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F7, F3 | 2,750 | $210.65 | $579K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F8, F3 | 1,908 | $211.43 | $403K |
| Sale | Class A common stock F1, F9, F3 | 52 | $212.33 | $11K |
| holding | Class A common stock F19 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A common stock — 8,026,019 shares (Direct);
Class A common stock — 400,000 shares (Indirect, Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust)
Footnotes (19)
- 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 $203.77 to $204.60. 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 $206.73 to $207.66. 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 $208.13 to $209.12. 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 $209.13 to $210.12. 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 $210.13 to $211.11. 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 $211.14 to $212.13. 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 $212.25 to $212.36. 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 $209.61 to $210.48. 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 $210.75 to $211.73. 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 $211.76 to $212.75. 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 $212.76 to $213.75. 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 $213.79 to $214.72. 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 $214.80 to $215.76. 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.
- F16. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $215.83 to $216.66. 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 $216.94 to $217.92. 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.
- F18. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $218.09 to $218.87. 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. 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 of Class A common stock
Number of sale transactions: 17 transactions
Lowest reported weighted average price: $204.07 per share
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Shares sold
20,000 shares of Class A common stock
Total shares sold by George Kurtz on August 4–5, 2026
Number of sale transactions
17 transactions
Individual open‑market sales of CrowdStrike Class A common stock
Lowest reported weighted average price
$204.07 per share
Weighted average sale price for a transaction on August 4, 2026
Highest reported weighted average price
$218.56 per share
Weighted average sale price for a transaction on August 5, 2026
Indirect trust holdings
400,000 shares
Class A shares held by Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust; beneficial ownership disclaimed except for pecuniary interest
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
January 6, 2026
Adoption date of the trading plan covering certain reported sales
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average sale price, restricted stock units (RSUs), beneficial ownership
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"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 financial
"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.
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FAQ
What insider stock sale did CrowdStrike (CRWD) report for CEO George Kurtz?
George Kurtz, president and CEO of CrowdStrike Holdings, reported selling 20,000 shares of Class A common stock. The shares were sold on August 4–5, 2026, in 17 open‑market transactions at weighted average prices between $204.07 and $218.56 per share.
Did the CrowdStrike (CRWD) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative trades?
No. The report lists non-derivative transactions only: open‑market sales of Class A common stock plus one indirect holding entry for trust shares. The derivative transaction section shows no option exercises or other derivative security transactions for this reporting period.
On which dates did George Kurtz trade CrowdStrike (CRWD) stock in this report?
All reported trades occurred on August 4, 2026 and August 5, 2026. Each date includes multiple open‑market sale transactions in CrowdStrike Class A common stock, executed at different weighted average prices within the reported intraday price ranges.