Form 4: Alphabet CEO Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai sold 32,400 shares of Class C Capital Stock on January 7, 2026, through a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), reported the sale of Class C Capital Stock.
- A total of 32,400 shares of Class C Capital Stock were sold on January 7, 2026.
- The sales were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $315.39 to $326.05 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $314.85 to $327.05.
- These transactions were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 2, 2024.
- Following these transactions, Sundar Pichai directly beneficially owns 2,244,372 shares of Class C Capital Stock and 227,560 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports routine insider sales by the CEO under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which is a common practice for executives to manage their equity holdings and is generally considered a neutral event.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may note the CEO's reduction in direct Class C holdings, though this is a pre-planned transaction and not necessarily indicative of a change in company outlook.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-02 | Date Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan was adopted by Sundar Pichai. |
| 2026-01-07 | Date of reported transactions (sales of Class C Capital Stock). |
| 2026-01-08 | Date Form 4 was signed by Attorney-in-Fact. |
Keywords
Alphabet Inc., GOOGL, Sundar Pichai, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, CEO, Class C Capital Stock
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