Datadog CEO sells 127,141 shares after option exercises
Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel reported option exercises and share conversions involving 274,807 shares on August 5, 2026, including conversions of Class B into Class A Common Stock.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel reported option exercises and share conversions involving 274,807 shares on August 5, 2026, including conversions of Class B into Class A Common Stock. He then sold 127,141 Class A shares in multiple open-market or private transactions under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 15, 2025.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and sale activity reported; no spread calculated
Exercise and Sale
15 txns
Insider
Pomel Olivier
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
127,141 shs ($36.45M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$36.45M
Share of Position Sold
17.2%
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F12 | 38,118 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock F1 | 38,118 | $0.9092 | $35K |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F12 | 35,715 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class B Common Stock F1 | 35,715 | $10.74 | $384K |
| Conversion | Class B Common Stock F1 | 127,141 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Conversion | Class A Common Stock F1 | 127,141 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F3 | 21,390 | $283.1903 | $6.06M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F4 | 7,431 | $284.6977 | $2.12M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F5 | 13,474 | $285.7507 | $3.85M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F6 | 30,602 | $286.7493 | $8.78M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F7 | 24,798 | $287.7178 | $7.13M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F8 | 20,346 | $288.6782 | $5.87M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F9 | 3,500 | $289.6237 | $1.01M |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F10 | 3,000 | $290.97 | $873K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F2, F11 | 2,600 | $291.8979 | $759K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 895,586 options (Direct);
Class B Common Stock — 8,793,243 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 612,747 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Stock Option (Right to Buy), 969,419 to 895,586 options (Direct);
Class B Common Stock, 8,846,551 to 8,793,243 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock, 612,747 to 612,747 shares (Direct)
Other Insiders: 3 other insiders reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (12)
- F1. 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.
- F2. Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 15, 2025.
- F3. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $283.17 to $283.7650. 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 $284.22 to $285.17. 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 $285.24 to $286.23. 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 $286.24 to $287.23. 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 $287.24 to $288.23. 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 $288.24 to $289.22. 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 $289.24 to $289.93. 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. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $290.55 to $291.46. 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.
- F11. Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $291.70 to $292.26. 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.
- F12. Option is fully vested and exercisable.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 127141 shares
Derivative exercises and conversions: 274807 shares
Weighted-average sale price (21390 shares): $283.1903 per share
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6 metrics
Shares sold
127141 shares
Total Class A Common Stock sold in open-market or private transactions on 2026-08-05
Derivative exercises and conversions
274807 shares
Total shares involved in option exercises and Class B to Class A conversions on 2026-08-05
Weighted-average sale price (21390 shares)
$283.1903 per share
Weighted-average price for 21390 Class A shares; prices ranged from $283.17 to $283.7650
Weighted-average sale price (2600 shares)
$291.8979 per share
Weighted-average price for 2600 Class A shares; prices ranged from $291.70 to $292.26
Option exercise price 1
$0.9092 per share
Exercise price for a stock option covering 38118 shares of Class B Common Stock
Option exercise price 2
$10.7400 per share
Exercise price for a stock option covering 35715 shares of Class B Common Stock
Key Terms
10b5-1 plan, weighted-average sales price, Class B Common Stock, Permitted Transfers, +1 more
5 terms
10b5-1 plan regulatory
"Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 15, 2025."
A 10b5-1 plan is a pre-arranged strategy that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times and prices, even while they are aware of confidential information. It acts like a scheduled appointment for trading, helping ensure transactions happen transparently and legally, which can reassure investors that trades are not based on insider knowledge.
weighted-average sales price financial
"Price reported is a weighted-average sales price. The shares were sold at prices..."
Class B Common Stock financial
"Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time into one share..."
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.
Permitted Transfers regulatory
"except for certain "Permitted Transfers" as defined in the issuer's certificate..."
conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code C is described as Conversion of derivative security."
FAQ
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What did Datadog (DDOG) CEO Olivier Pomel report on August 5, 2026?
He reported option exercises and share conversions for 274,807 shares, plus open-market sales of 127,141 Class A shares. The sales occurred on August 5, 2026 and were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated December 15, 2025 by him.
Were the Datadog (DDOG) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. Footnotes state the sold shares were pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan dated December 15, 2025. This indicates the August 5, 2026 sales followed a pre-established trading plan rather than being newly initiated discretionary transactions by the reporting person on that date.
What derivative securities did Olivier Pomel exercise or convert in Datadog (DDOG)?
He exercised stock options with exercise prices of $0.9092 and $10.7400 per share and converted Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock. In total, derivative exercises and conversions covered 274,807 shares on August 5, 2026.
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