Zillow (Z) CTO Beitel sells 1,879 Class C shares to cover RSU tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zillow Group, Inc. Chief Technology Officer David A. Beitel reported selling 1,879 shares of Class C Capital Stock on May 14, 2026. The filing explains these shares were sold to cover tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock units, making this a routine, tax-related transaction rather than a discretionary sale.
The shares were sold in two weighted-average price tranches at approximately $37.86 and $38.74 per share, across multiple trades within disclosed ranges. After these transactions, Beitel directly holds 134,811 shares of Zillow Class C stock, indicating the sale represents only a small portion of his overall position.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,879 shares ($71,279)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Beitel David A.
Role
Chief Technology Officer
Sold
1,879 shs ($71K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class C Capital Stock | 1,729 | $37.8644 | $65K |
| Sale | Class C Capital Stock | 150 | $38.741 | $6K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Capital Stock — 134,961 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares sold to cover tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock units. The reported price is a weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $37.55 to $38.45. The reporting person will provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the SEC staff, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. The reported price is a weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $38.72 to $38.7650. The reporting person will provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the SEC staff, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.
Key Figures
Shares sold for tax withholding: 1,879 shares
First tranche sold: 1,729 shares
Second tranche sold: 150 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold for tax withholding
1,879 shares
Class C Capital Stock sold on May 14, 2026
First tranche sold
1,729 shares
Weighted average price $37.8644 per share, multiple trades
Second tranche sold
150 shares
Weighted average price $38.7410 per share, multiple trades
Post-transaction holdings
134,811 shares
Directly held Zillow Class C Capital Stock after sales
Lower price range
$37.55–$38.45
Price range for one weighted-average sale group
Higher price range
$38.72–$38.7650
Price range for second weighted-average sale group
Key Terms
restricted stock units, weighted average sale price, Class C Capital Stock, open-market sale
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares sold to cover tax withholding due upon vesting of restricted stock units."
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.
weighted average sale price financial
"The reported price is a weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $37.55 to $38.45."
Class C Capital Stock financial
"security_title: Class C Capital Stock for both reported transactions."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale, with code S indicating a sale 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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Zillow (Z) CTO David Beitel report?
David A. Beitel reported selling 1,879 shares of Zillow Class C Capital Stock. The sale occurred on May 14, 2026 and was made to cover tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units, according to the filing’s footnotes.
What does Zillow (Z) mean by weighted average sale price in this Form 4?
The weighted average sale prices reflect that the reported shares were sold through multiple trades at different prices. Footnotes explain the averages and give price ranges, and state the reporting person will provide full trade-by-trade detail to interested parties upon request.