Jeff Bezos Sells $3.1 Billion in Amazon (AMZN) Stock in 2025
Jeff Bezos has completed a significant round of Amazon stock sales this year, offloading over 14 million shares worth approximately $3.19 billion. These sales were executed under a prearranged Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan filed in March 2025.
📊 Summary of 2025 Activity
| Period | Shares Sold | Proceeds (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Late June | ~3.3 million | ~$736.7 million |
| July 21–22 | ~6.6 million | ~$1.5 billion |
| July 23–24 | ~4.2 million | ~$954 million |
| Total (YTD) | ~14.1 million | ~$3.19 billion |
🧾 Context and Background
- The sales were part of a structured plan, not reactionary moves, following SEC Rule 10b5‑1 to avoid insider trading concerns.
- The plan authorized sales of up to 25 million shares, and Bezos has now completed that full allotment.
📁 Broader Activity
- Over 2024 and 2025, Bezos has sold approximately 95 million shares, raising an estimated $18.2 billion.
- He continues to hold over 900 million Amazon shares, valued at over $230 billion.
- In addition to sales, Bezos has gifted about 930,000 shares to charity during the same timeframe, worth nearly $1 billion.
✅ Key Takeaways
- 2025 sales alone account for ~14.1 million shares and ~$3.19 billion in proceeds.
- These divestments are part of a long-term strategy—not linked to short-term stock sentiment.
- Despite the sales, Bezos remains Amazon’s largest individual shareholder by a wide margin.