Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) COO Huston exercises stock options and sells shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Carvana Co.'s Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin E. Huston, reported several equity transactions dated 12/01/2025. He exercised 10,000 stock options with an exercise price of $10.07 per share, converting them into Class A common stock. On the same day, he sold multiple blocks of Class A shares in open-market transactions at volume-weighted average prices generally between the high $370s and low $380s per share, executed in numerous trades within disclosed price ranges.
The filing also shows 1,219 shares of Class A common stock withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units from various awards. After the reported transactions, Huston directly beneficially owned 100,758 shares of Carvana Class A common stock and held 408,513 stock options beneficially. The option exercises and related sales were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 13, 2024.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | 10,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 1,219 | $375.26 | $457K |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 10,000 | $10.07 | $101K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 40 | $370.70 | $15K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 640 | $373.10 | $239K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 584 | $374.03 | $218K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,876 | $375.14 | $704K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,240 | $375.97 | $466K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,160 | $377.04 | $437K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,490 | $378.09 | $563K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,508 | $379.02 | $572K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 480 | $380.01 | $182K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 822 | $381.17 | $313K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 160 | $381.91 | $61K |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents total number of shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer withheld for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units pursuant to various awards. The reported option exercises and sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 13, 2024 (the "10b5-1 Plan"). The price reported above reflects the volume weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the SEC staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each price. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $372.48 to $373.47, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $373.53 to $374.52 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $374.54 to $375.53, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $375.54 to $376.50, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $376.55 to $377.44 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $377.59 to $378.57, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $378.60 to $379.54, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $379.61 to $380.59, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $380.72 to $381.65 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $381.79 to $382.06, inclusive. The non-qualified stock options representing the right to purchase for the exercise price Class A Common Stock of the Issuer vested 25% on April 1, 2024 and monthly thereafter for the following three years, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Carvana (CVNA) report for its COO on December 1, 2025?
Carvana reported that its Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin E. Huston, exercised 10,000 stock options for Class A common stock at an exercise price of $10.07 per share on 12/01/2025, and conducted related share sales the same day.
How many Carvana stock options does the COO hold after the December 2025 transactions?
Following the reported activity, Benjamin E. Huston held 408,513 stock options beneficially, including options with a $10.07 exercise price and an expiration date of 02/22/2033.
Were the Carvana (CVNA) insider sales by the COO under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The filing states that the reported option exercises and sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Benjamin E. Huston on December 13, 2024.
What are the vesting terms for the Carvana stock options exercised by the COO?
The non-qualified stock options exercised on 12/01/2025 vested 25% on April 1, 2024 and then vested monthly over the following three years, subject to his continued service with Carvana.