Carvana (CVNA) COO Huston exercises stock options and sells Class A shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Carvana Co. insider activity: Chief Operating Officer Benjamin E. Huston reported multiple transactions in Class A Common Stock. On 01/01/2026, 887 shares were withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units, based on a price of $422.02 per share. On 01/02/2026, he exercised 10,000 stock options at an exercise price of $10.07 per share and acquired the same number of Class A shares.
That same day, Huston executed a series of open-market sales of Class A Common Stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 13, 2024. These sales were carried out in multiple trades with volume-weighted average prices reported at levels such as $391.75, $399.13, and up to $419.6 per share. Following the reported transactions, he held 99,871 shares of Class A Common Stock directly and 338,513 stock options.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Options (Right to Buy) | 10,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 10,000 | $10.07 | $101K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 360 | $391.75 | $141K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 240 | $392.73 | $94K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 240 | $393.62 | $94K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 440 | $394.99 | $174K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 600 | $396.06 | $238K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 480 | $397.08 | $191K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 574 | $398.15 | $229K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,301 | $399.13 | $519K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,256 | $400.15 | $503K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 764 | $401.22 | $307K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,014 | $402.09 | $408K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 348 | $403.24 | $140K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 240 | $404.12 | $97K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 280 | $405.16 | $113K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 120 | $407.02 | $49K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 200 | $410.06 | $82K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 80 | $411.71 | $33K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 280 | $413.24 | $116K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 280 | $414.24 | $116K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 240 | $415.13 | $100K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 103 | $416.24 | $43K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 360 | $417.78 | $150K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 160 | $418.72 | $67K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 40 | $419.60 | $17K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 887 | $422.02 | $374K |
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 $391.21 to $392.19 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $392.22 to $393.08, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $393.30 to $394.22 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $394.48 to $395.47, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $395.63 to $396.62, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $396.63 to $397.50 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $397.64 to $398.63, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $398.64 to $399.62, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $399.64 to $400.60, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $400.69 to $401.67 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $401.70 to $402.67, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $402.73 to $403.68, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $403.73 to $404.63, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $404.83 to $405.46, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $406.77 to $407.14, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $409.46 to $410.37, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $411.53 to $411.88, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $412.86 to $413.80, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $413.89 to $414.66, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $414.94 to $415.65, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $416.16 to $416.34, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $417.18 to $418.17, inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $418.27 to $419.17, 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 transactions did Carvana (CVNA) report for its COO?
Carvana's Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin E. Huston, reported tax withholding, a stock option exercise, and multiple open-market sales of Class A Common Stock on Form 4. The activity occurred on 01/01/2026 and 01/02/2026.
How many Carvana (CVNA) stock options did the COO exercise?
On 01/02/2026, Benjamin E. Huston exercised 10,000 stock options to acquire 10,000 shares of Carvana Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $10.07 per share.
Were the Carvana (CVNA) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states that the reported option exercises and sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Benjamin E. Huston on December 13, 2024.
How many Carvana (CVNA) stock options does the COO still hold?
Following the reported option exercise, Benjamin E. Huston beneficially owned 338,513 stock options, each representing the right to purchase Carvana Class A Common Stock, as disclosed in Table II.