Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Jeff Bezos Sells $737 Million in Amazon Shares in June
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, recently sold a large amount of his Amazon stock, worth nearly $737 million.
This sale was planned ahead of time, set up in March.
He still owns a massive number of shares.
This stock sale happened around the same time as his wedding.
Bezos often sells shares and has also given away shares to charities, including those that fight climate change and help the homeless.
He has sold billions of dollars worth of Amazon stock over time, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Jeff Bezos sold 3.3 million Amazon shares in late June, totaling about $737 million.
The sale was part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan established in March.
Bezos, who founded Amazon in 1994, will still own approximately 905 million Amazon shares.
The sale occurred around the time of Bezos's wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice.
Bezos has previously sold billions in Amazon stock and made charitable donations.
- Who
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.
- What
- Jeff Bezos sold approximately $737 million worth of Amazon shares.
- When
- In late June.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The sale was part of a pre-arranged trading plan.
- Sale Amount
- $736.7 million
- Shares Sold
- 3.3 million
- Shares Remaining
- Approximately 905 million
- Trading Plan
- 10b5-1
- Net Worth
- $234.4 billion (Forbes)
