Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) VP sells 5,000 shares and has 3,021 withheld for taxes
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CARVANA CO. Vice President of Accounting Stephen R. Palmer reported open-market sales of 5,000 shares of Class A common stock on July 1, 2026 in multiple transactions at prices of $70.52, $69.69, $68.47, $67.81, $66.09 and $65.13 per share.
The filing also shows a disposition of 3,021 shares to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units. These actions were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 28, 2025, and Palmer continues to hold 149,934 shares directly after the reported transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 5,000 shares ($342,633)
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
Palmer Stephen R
Role
Vice President of Accounting
Sold
5,000 shs ($343K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 3,021 | $67.87 | $205K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 280 | $65.13 | $18K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 360 | $66.09 | $24K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,320 | $67.81 | $90K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,360 | $68.47 | $93K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 600 | $69.69 | $42K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,080 | $70.52 | $76K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 149,934 shares (Direct, null)
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 sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 28, 2025 (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 $64.66 to $65.52 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $65.78 to $66.49 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $67.13 to $68.12 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $68.13 to $69.09 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $69.25 to $70.12 inclusive. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.29 to $70.71 inclusive.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,000 shares
Highest reported sale price: $70.52/share
Lowest reported sale price: $65.13/share
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Shares sold
5,000 shares
Open-market sales of Class A common stock on July 1, 2026
Highest reported sale price
$70.52/share
One of multiple open-market transactions on July 1, 2026
Lowest reported sale price
$65.13/share
One of multiple open-market transactions on July 1, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
3,021 shares
Shares withheld for taxes upon RSU vesting
Post-transaction holdings
149,934 shares
Direct Class A common stock held after reported transactions
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
May 28, 2025
Plan governing the reported open-market sales
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, restricted stock units, volume weighted average sale price, tax-withholding disposition
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The reported sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on May 28, 2025"
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.
restricted stock units financial
"withheld for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units pursuant to various awards"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
volume weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the volume weighted average sale price"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Carvana (CVNA) report for Stephen R. Palmer?
Carvana reported that Vice President of Accounting Stephen R. Palmer sold 5,000 shares of Class A common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on July 1, 2026 and were executed at several disclosed per-share prices.
Was the Carvana (CVNA) insider sale by Stephen R. Palmer under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the reported sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Stephen R. Palmer on May 28, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, making their timing less discretionary.