Datadog CEO sells 127K shares, exercises options
Datadog, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Olivier Pomel reported a mix of stock sales and derivative exercises involving the company’s Class A and Class B shares.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Datadog, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Olivier Pomel reported a mix of stock sales and derivative exercises involving the company’s Class A and Class B shares. On June 8, 2026, he executed open-market sales totaling 127,141 shares of Class A Common Stock at weighted-average prices generally between about $229 and $240 per share. These sales were made pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 15, 2025, indicating they were scheduled in advance.
On the same date, Pomel also converted and exercised derivative securities to acquire 247,283 shares linked to Datadog equity, including conversions of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock and exercises of stock options with exercise prices such as $10.74 and $0.9092 per share. Following these transactions, the filing shows continued direct ownership of substantial positions in both Class A and Class B shares.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
16 txns
Insider
Pomel Olivier
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
127,141 shs ($29.46M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$29.46M
Approx. exercise cost
$418K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 38,118 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 38,118 | $0.9092 | $35K |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 35,715 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock | 35,715 | $10.74 | $384K |
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock | 99,617 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock | 99,617 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 12,168 | $229.2723 | $2.79M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 20,254 | $230.4526 | $4.67M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 40,741 | $231.0991 | $9.42M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 23,215 | $232.1891 | $5.39M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 20,507 | $233.1948 | $4.78M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 3,956 | $234.1035 | $926K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 3,819 | $235.119 | $898K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 1,581 | $236.0276 | $373K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 700 | $239.05 | $167K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 200 | $240.05 | $48K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 1,043,252 contracts (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 9,031,611 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 612,747 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (11)
- F1. Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 15, 2025.
- F2. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $228.71 to $229.70. 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.
- F3. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $229.71 to $230.70. 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.
- F4. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $230.71 to $231.70. 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.
- F5. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $231.71 to $232.70. 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.
- F6. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $232.71 to $233.70. 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.
- F7. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $233.74 to $234.55. 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.
- F8. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $234.75 to $235.68. 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.
- F9. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $235.80 to $236.62. 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.
- F10. Option is fully vested and exercisable.
- F11. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time at the option of the Reporting Person into one share of Class A Common Stock and has no expiration date. Each share of Class B Common Stock will convert automatically into one share of Class A Common Stock upon the earliest of: (i) any transfer, whether or not for value, except for certain "Permitted Transfers" as defined in the Issuer's amended and restated certificate of incorporation, (ii) the death of the Reporting Person in the case of shares held directly or in a trustee capacity, and (iii) the tenth anniversary of the Issuer's initial public offering of its Class A Common Stock.
Key Figures
Class A shares sold: 127,141 shares
Sale price range: $228.71–$240.05 per share
Derivative shares acquired: 247,283 shares
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7 metrics
Class A shares sold
127,141 shares
Open-market sales on June 8, 2026
Sale price range
$228.71–$240.05 per share
Weighted-average sales prices in multiple trades
Derivative shares acquired
247,283 shares
Conversions and option exercises reported in filing
Option exercise price
$10.74 per share
Stock option (Right to Buy) exercise into Class B stock
Option exercise price
$0.9092 per share
Additional stock option exercise into Class B stock
Class A shares after one sale line
612,747 shares
Total Class A shares following a reported sale entry
Class B shares after conversion
9,031,611 shares
Total Class B Common Stock after one conversion entry
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, weighted-average sales price, Class B Common Stock, Stock Option (Right to Buy), +2 more
6 terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 15, 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..."
Class B Common Stock financial
"Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time at the option..."
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title": "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
derivative security financial
"Conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
initial public offering financial
"the tenth anniversary of the Issuer's initial public offering of its Class A Common Stock."
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
FAQ
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What did Datadog (DDOG) CEO Olivier Pomel report in this Form 4?
Olivier Pomel reported selling Class A shares and exercising derivatives on June 8, 2026. The filing details open-market sales and conversions or exercises that increased Class A holdings from derivative positions.
What derivative exercises did Datadog (DDOG) CEO Olivier Pomel complete?
He completed derivative conversions and stock option exercises covering 247,283 shares. These included Class B shares convertible into Class A and stock options with exercise prices such as $10.74 and $0.9092 per share, boosting Class A share ownership.
How does this Form 4 affect the Datadog (DDOG) CEO’s remaining holdings?
The filing shows significant remaining holdings after the transactions. Despite selling 127,141 Class A shares, Pomel retained large positions in both Class A and Class B stock, reflecting continued substantial ownership in Datadog.
What are the key prices involved in the Datadog (DDOG) CEO’s trades?
Class A share sales occurred at weighted-average prices around $229 to $240. Option exercises referenced strike or exercise prices including $10.74 and $0.9092 per share, highlighting earlier grant prices relative to recent market levels.
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