CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz Sells $295K in Class A Common Stock Under Rule 10b5-1 Plan
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.
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Filing Summary
# Insider Transaction Alert: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. ($CRWD)
**Insider:** George Kurtz (President and CEO, Director)
**Filing Date:** October 13, 2026 | **Transaction Date:** October 12, 2026
### Summary
- **Transaction Type:** Open Market Sale (10b5-1 Plan)
- **Shares Sold:** 1,080 shares
- **Average Price:** ~$272.78 per share
- **Total Gross Proceeds:** $294,597.60
- **Post-Transaction Holdings:** 7,481,504 direct shares (plus 400,000 indirect via trust)
*Note: This Form 4 is the second of two filings covering multi-day transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted on January 6, 2026.*
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On October 13, 2026, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. ($CRWD) reported sales of Class A common stock by President and CEO George Kurtz. In this filing (the second of two companion Form 4s necessitated by EDGAR row limits), Mr. Kurtz reported disposing of 1,080 shares on October 12, 2026, across five tranches at prices ranging between $270.69 and $276.04, generating total proceeds of approximately $294,598.
Transaction Breakdown
All transactions reported in this filing were open-market sales (Transaction Code S) executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 6, 2026:
- Tranche 1: 120 shares at a weighted average price of $270.69 ($32,482.80)
- Tranche 2: 440 shares at a weighted average price of $272.00 ($119,680.00)
- Tranche 3: 280 shares at a weighted average price of $272.83 ($76,392.40)
- Tranche 4: 120 shares at a weighted average price of $274.62 ($32,954.40)
- Tranche 5: 120 shares at a weighted average price of $276.04 ($33,124.80)
Aggregate Shares Sold: 1,080 shares
Volume-Weighted Average Price: ~$272.78
Total Value: $294,597.60
Ownership Post-Transaction
- Direct Ownership: 7,481,504 shares (includes unvested RSUs)
- Indirect Ownership: 400,000 shares held by the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust
- Impact: The 1,080 shares sold represent less than 0.02% of Mr. Kurtz's direct holdings, indicating minimal change to his overall stake in the company.
Market Significance
This filing receives a Low significance rating. The transaction volume is exceptionally small relative to the CEO's total equity holdings and was executed under a pre-scheduled Rule 10b5-1 plan established months in advance, presenting routine liquidity rather than a directional signal.
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