Form 4: Amazon Com CEO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Douglas J Herrington, CEO Worldwide Amazon Stores of Amazon Com Inc, sold 3,741 shares of common stock on August 15, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 9,352 Common Stock, par value $.01 per share on August 15, 2026; holds 470,879 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 1,441 Common Stock, par value $.01 per share at $262.05 ($377,607) on August 17, 2026; holds 469,438 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 1,900 Common Stock, par value $.01 per share at $262.82 ($499,349) on August 17, 2026; holds 467,538 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 400 Common Stock, par value $.01 per share at $265.09 ($106,037) on August 17, 2026; holds 467,138 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 9,352 Restricted Stock Unit Award on August 15, 2026; holds 47,575 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $982,993 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Douglas J Herrington — Officer (CEO Worldwide Amazon Stores)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 9,352 | — | — | 470,879 |
| 2026-08-17 | Open-market sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,441 | $262 | $377.6K | 469,438 |
| 2026-08-17 | Open-market sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,900 | $263 | $499.3K | 467,538 |
| 2026-08-17 | Open-market sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 400 | $265 | $106.0K | 467,138 |
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Stock Unit Award | 9,352 | — | — | 47,575 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion (9,352 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Open-market sale (1,441 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Open-market sale (1,900 shares) |
| 2026-08-17 | Open-market sale (400 shares) |
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion (9,352 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, AMZN, AMAZON COM INC, bearish, Douglas J Herrington
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