CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) CEO completes 5,000-share sale under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. president and CEO George Kurtz reported selling 5,000 shares of Class A common stock in open‑market transactions. The sales occurred on May 5–6, 2026 at prices ranging from about $456.69 to $479.59, executed in numerous small trades at weighted average prices.
Footnotes state that the sales include shares sold under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted on January 6, 2026, indicating they were scheduled in advance. After these trades, Kurtz continues to hold more than 2.18 million shares directly and an additional 100,000 shares indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 5,000 shares ($2,356,624)
Net Sell
28 txns
Insider
Kurtz George
Role
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Sold
5,000 shs ($2.36M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A common stock | 58 | $458.83 | $27K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 25 | $460.58 | $12K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 56 | $462.07 | $26K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 179 | $463.04 | $83K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 38 | $464.65 | $18K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 136 | $456.69 | $62K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 305 | $466.49 | $142K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 597 | $467.43 | $279K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 630 | $468.43 | $295K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 180 | $469.52 | $85K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 101 | $470.46 | $48K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 50 | $471.58 | $24K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 73 | $472.67 | $35K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 64 | $473.77 | $30K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 8 | $475.00 | $4K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 39 | $466.97 | $18K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 78 | $468.37 | $37K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 104 | $469.64 | $49K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 91 | $470.74 | $43K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 169 | $472.01 | $80K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 221 | $473.12 | $105K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 52 | $474.29 | $25K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 78 | $475.46 | $37K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 503 | $476.48 | $240K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 569 | $477.56 | $272K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 375 | $478.39 | $179K |
| Sale | Class A common stock | 221 | $479.59 | $106K |
| holding | Class A common stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A common stock — 2,189,464 shares (Direct, null);
Class A common stock — 100,000 shares (Indirect, Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $466.84 to $467.03. 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. Includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of one or more restricted stock units (RSUs). This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $467.95 to $468.69. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $468.99 to $469.98. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $470.14 to $471.12. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $471.46 to $472.45. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $472.68 to $473.63. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $473.78 to $474.76. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $474.99 to $475.89. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $476.01 to $477.00. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $477.01 to $478.00. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $478.06 to $479.05. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $479.16 to $480.13. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $458.27 to $459.21. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $460.25 to $461.00. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $461.68 to $462.60. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $462.68 to $463.66. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $463.95 to $464.78. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $465.00 to $465.99. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $466.00 to $466.99. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $467.00 to $467.99. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $468.00 to $468.95. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $469.00 to $469.99. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $470.00 to $470.97. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $471.03 to $471.88. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $472.16 to $473.12. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $473.46 to $474.45. 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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $474.79 to $475.25. 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. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in such shares.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,000 shares
Sale price range: $456.69–$479.59 per share
Direct holdings after trades: More than 2.18M shares
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Shares sold
5,000 shares
Open-market sales on May 5–6, 2026
Sale price range
$456.69–$479.59 per share
Reported transaction price range for Class A common stock
Direct holdings after trades
More than 2.18M shares
Approximate direct Class A holdings following reported sales
Indirect trust holdings
100,000 shares
Held via Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust with beneficial ownership disclaimed
10b5-1 plan adoption date
January 6, 2026
Plan governing some reported sales
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, restricted stock units (RSUs), weighted average sale price, beneficial ownership
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan financial
"Includes shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
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 financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in such shares."
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.
FAQ
What indirect CrowdStrike (CRWD) holdings are reported for George Kurtz?
The filing shows 100,000 CrowdStrike shares held indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust. A footnote states that Kurtz disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, clarifying how those trust holdings should be viewed.
Does this CrowdStrike (CRWD) Form 4 show any option exercises or RSU vesting?
No derivative exercises are listed; all transactions are non‑derivative sales of Class A common stock. However, a footnote notes that his reported holdings include shares to be issued upon vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs), which are a form of equity compensation.