Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz sells over $19.5m in company stock

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz recently sold over $19.5 million worth of the company's stock on September 21, 2026. The transactions were made at prices between $231.61 and $249.76 per share, with 74,515 shares specifically sold to cover tax withholdings due to the vesting of restricted stock unit awards. The sale occurred under a pre-approved Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Kurtz established on January 6, 2026.

CrowdStrike shares are currently trading near their 52-week high of $250.80, marking a 107% return for the company's stock in the past year. As of now, Kurtz directly holds 7,634,518 shares of CrowdStrike's Class A common stock. CrowdStrike reported strong financial performance in its fiscal second quarter of 2027, with annual recurring revenue growth accelerating by 25% year-over-year, net new annual recurring revenue rising by 51% year-over-year, and a 30% increase in quarter-over-quarter revenue.

Analysts have given CrowdStrike positive ratings, with some setting price targets of $250, recognizing the company's growth in the AI-driven cybersecurity market. However, some market commentators suggest caution due to overall market conditions and potential risks from increased AI-driven cyber threats.