CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz sells $5.06M in shares in September

George Kurtz, President and CEO of CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD), sold a total of 20,900 shares of the company’s Class A common stock across multiple transactions in September 2026. The sales amounted to approximately $5.06 million.

The transactions occurred on September 22 and September 23, 2026. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $246.08 to $262.27. These sales were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Mr. Kurtz adopted on January 6, 2026.The sale comes as CrowdStrike shares trade at $261.83, showing a remarkable 15% gain over the past week and a 98% return over the last year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. Investors seeking deeper insights can access comprehensive Pro Research Reports covering CRWD and 1,400+ other US equities.

Following these reported transactions, Mr. Kurtz directly holds 7,611,504 shares of Class A common stock. This figure includes shares to be issued in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). Additionally, 400,000 shares are held indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust. Mr. Kurtz disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirectly held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

In other recent news, several analysts have updated their outlooks on CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Freedom Broker raised its price target for CrowdStrike to $320 from $260, highlighting the company’s transition from an endpoint security vendor to an enterprise cybersecurity platform as a key factor for increased revenue projections. BTIG also increased its price target to $312 from $245, citing the rapid adoption of AI security and its potential impact on CrowdStrike’s growth. Needham adjusted its price target to $310 from $250, noting that CrowdStrike’s Flex offering is reducing procurement friction and enhancing the Falcon platform’s value.

Stifel reiterated a Buy rating on CrowdStrike with a $240 price target, expressing optimism about the role of artificial intelligence as a growth driver for the company. Meanwhile, AmerX initiated coverage with an Underweight rating, setting a price target of $212, suggesting concerns about the current share price and valuation compared to peers. These developments reflect a range of perspectives on CrowdStrike’s market position and future growth potential.