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Hofmann Jeremy sold $314K of Z

Hofmann Jeremy (COO & CFO) sold 9,171 shares of ZILLOW GROUP, INC. (Z) at an average of $34.20 ($34.18–$34.24, $0.31M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-13 to 2026-08-17 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Hofmann Jeremy
Published Aug 17, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC
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The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The newest fact is the disclosed sale size, price range, and that it was executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan; there is no new operational or financial guidance.

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Market read

Traders may note the insider sale for sentiment, but the 10b5-1 framing reduces the likelihood of a fundamental repricing catalyst.

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What to watch

The article does not state whether sales were part of a broader planned schedule, nor does it provide option exercises or purchases that could offset net insider activity.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: Filed 2026-08-17 after-hours; reflects sales executed 2026-08-13 to 2026-08-17.

Background

The article is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Zillow Group, Inc. (Z).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

SEC Form 4 shows Zillow Group CFO/COO Jeremy Hofmann sold about 9,171 shares in open-market trades for ~$313.7K under a 10b5-1 plan.

Expected impact

Likely limited near-term price impact; any effect would be minor and sentiment-driven.

Evidence & confidence

The filing specifies a Rule 10b5-1 pre-arranged plan and an open-market sale, with no accompanying guidance, deal, or regulatory action disclosed in the text.

Market effects

No direct sector read-through; this is company-specific insider transaction data.

None indicated.

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Counterpoint

Insider sales under 10b5-1 can be purely mechanical (tax/liquidity) and may not reflect bearish expectations.

Key entities

  • Zillow Group, Inc.

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.

  • Jeremy Hofmann

    COO & CFO who sold shares in open-market trades under a 10b5-1 plan.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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