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Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) VP sells 5,000 shares and has 3,021 withheld for taxes

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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 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)
  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.
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
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Palmer Stephen R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CARVANA CO.
300 E. RIO SALADO PKWY

(Street)
TEMPE ARIZONA 85281

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CARVANA CO. [ CVNA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Vice President of Accounting
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026F3,021(1)D$67.87149,934D
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026S280(2)D$65.13(3)(4)149,654D
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026S360(2)D$66.09(3)(5)149,294D
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026S1,320(2)D$67.81(3)(6)147,974D
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026S1,360(2)D$68.47(3)(7)146,614D
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026S600(2)D$69.69(3)(8)146,014D
Class A Common Stock07/01/2026S1,080(2)D$70.52(3)(9)144,934D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
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.
2. 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").
3. 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.
4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $64.66 to $65.52 inclusive.
5. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $65.78 to $66.49 inclusive.
6. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $67.13 to $68.12 inclusive.
7. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $68.13 to $69.09 inclusive.
8. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $69.25 to $70.12 inclusive.
9. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.29 to $70.71 inclusive.
Remarks:
/s/ Paul Breaux, by Power of Attorney for Stephen R. Palmer07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

At what prices did Stephen R. Palmer sell Carvana (CVNA) shares?

Stephen R. Palmer’s reported open-market sales were executed at volume-weighted average prices of $70.52, $69.69, $68.47, $67.81, $66.09 and $65.13 per share. Each transaction reflects a separate trade bucket on July 1, 2026.

How many Carvana (CVNA) shares does Stephen R. Palmer hold after these transactions?

After the reported sales and tax-withholding disposition, Stephen R. Palmer directly holds 149,934 shares of Carvana Class A common stock. This post-transaction holding is disclosed in the Form 4 as his remaining direct ownership position.

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.

What is the 3,021-share disposition reported for Carvana (CVNA) insider Stephen R. Palmer?

The Form 4 shows a disposition of 3,021 shares coded “F” as shares withheld for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units. This is a tax-withholding mechanism, not an open-market sale, tied to stock-based compensation.

How many total shares did Stephen R. Palmer dispose of in this Carvana (CVNA) Form 4?

The filing reports open-market sales of 5,000 shares plus a 3,021-share tax-withholding disposition. The open-market transactions are coded “S,” while the tax-related disposition is coded “F” for payment of tax liability using shares.