Datadog (DDOG) legal chief sells 5,371 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Datadog, Inc. General Counsel and Secretary Kerry Acocella sold 5,371 shares of Class A Common Stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on June 15, 2026 under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 11, 2025.
The shares were sold in multiple trades at reported prices including $238.21, $237.19 and $232.74 per share. After these transactions, Acocella continues to hold more than 120,000 Datadog Class A shares directly, indicating that only a small portion of her overall position was sold.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 5,371 shares ($1,256,311)
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
Acocella Kerry
Role
General Counsel and Secretary
Sold
5,371 shs ($1.26M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 501 | $230.151 | $115K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 599 | $231.6154 | $139K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,371 | $232.74 | $319K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 800 | $233.6929 | $187K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 400 | $234.828 | $94K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 900 | $236.0453 | $212K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 700 | $237.1914 | $166K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 100 | $238.21 | $24K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 132,736 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 11, 2025. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $229.91 to $230.67. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $231.02 to $231.88. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $232.17 to $233.06. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $233.19 to $234.11. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $234.48 to $235.26. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $235.49 to $236.39. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $236.87 to $237.68. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 5,371 shares
Sale price example: $238.21 per share
Sale price example: $237.19 per share
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7 metrics
Shares sold
5,371 shares
Total Class A shares sold on June 15, 2026
Sale price example
$238.21 per share
One reported open-market sale price
Sale price example
$237.19 per share
One reported open-market sale price
Sale price example
$232.74 per share
One reported open-market sale price
Remaining holdings (minimum)
Over 120,000 shares
Direct Class A holdings after transactions
Trading plan date
December 11, 2025
Date of Rule 10b5-1 plan governing the sales
Transaction count
8 sales
Number of open-market sale transactions reported
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, weighted-average sales price, open-market sale, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 11, 2025."
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.
weighted-average sales price financial
"Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $229.91 to $230.67."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale; transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Datadog (DDOG) report for Kerry Acocella?
Datadog reported that General Counsel and Secretary Kerry Acocella sold 5,371 shares of Class A Common Stock. These were open-market sales executed on June 15, 2026, as part of a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2025.
What is Kerry Acocella’s role at Datadog (DDOG) in this Form 4?
Kerry Acocella is identified as Datadog’s General Counsel and Secretary in the Form 4. This means she is the company’s top legal officer and corporate secretary, making her an executive subject to insider reporting rules for transactions in Datadog’s securities.
How large is Kerry Acocella’s remaining Datadog (DDOG) stake after the sale?
Following the reported open-market sales, Kerry Acocella continues to hold more than 120,000 shares of Datadog Class A Common Stock directly. This indicates that the 5,371 shares sold on June 15, 2026 represent only a relatively small portion of her overall holdings.
What does “weighted-average sales price” mean in the Datadog (DDOG) Form 4 footnotes?
“Weighted-average sales price” means the reported price reflects an average of multiple trades at different prices. The footnotes explain these Datadog shares were sold in ranges such as $229.91 to $230.67, and detailed per-trade pricing is available upon request to the reporting person.