BZFDW · BuzzFeed, Inc. · Insider Trading
Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
“These conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.”View the 10-Q filed May 11, 2026
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 4 and 5. Form 3 supplies initial ownership rather than a trade; Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | Washington Stanley Eric |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on October 16, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 16th of each of January, April and July thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
39,062 |
| 2026-10-16 | Washington Stanley Eric |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on October 16, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
39,062 |
| 2026-09-23 | Allen Family Digital, LLC |
10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Securities held by Allen Family Digital, LLC. Byron Allen Folks is the sole member of Allen Family Digital, LLC, and as a result, may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by Allen Family Digital, LLC. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
4,300,000 |
| 2026-09-11 | Allen Family Digital, LLC |
10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Securities held by Allen Family Digital, LLC. Byron Allen Folks is the sole member of Allen Family Digital, LLC, and as a result, may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by Allen Family Digital, LLC. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
1,700,000 |
| 2026-09-10 | Arroyo David |
CLO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSUs vest as follows: 1/3 vest one year from July 21, 2026 and in 8 equal quarterly installments thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
365,372 |
| 2026-09-10 | Omer Matthew |
CFO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSUs vest as follows: 1/3 vest one year from July 21, 2026 and in 8 equal quarterly installments thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
362,882 |
| 2026-09-02 | Rolle Janet L |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on September 2, 2026. The remaining 65,104 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 86,805 RSUs on the 2nd of each December, March and June thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
21,701 |
| 2026-09-02 | Rothstein Adam |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on September 2, 2026. The remaining 91,146 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 121,527 RSUs on the 2nd of each December, March and June thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
30,381 |
| 2026-09-02 | Rothstein Adam |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
30,381 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on September 2, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
30,381 |
| 2026-09-02 | Rolle Janet L |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
21,701 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on September 2, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
21,701 |
| 2026-08-26 | Hill Terence |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Gould Eric |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Karras Sydnie |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Malone Chris |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Malone Chris |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Gould Eric |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
39,062 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on August 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the Issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Hill Terence |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-26 | Karras Sydnie |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 1/4 of the award vested on August 26, 2026. The remaining 117,188 RSUs vest ratably as to 1/4 of the total award of 156,250 RSUs on the 26th of each November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
39,062 |
| 2026-08-11 | Peretti Jonah |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 6,363 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 44,545 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of November, February, May and August thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
6,363 |
| 2026-08-11 | Peretti Jonah |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers. |
Class A Common Stock
|
2,621 |
| 2026-08-11 | Arroyo David |
CLO |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
25,146 |
| 2026-08-11 | Arroyo David |
CLO |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
17,953 |
| 2026-08-11 | Arroyo David |
CLO |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers. |
Class A Common Stock
|
17,370 |
| 2026-08-11 | Omer Matthew |
CFO |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
17,831 |
| 2026-08-11 | Omer Matthew |
CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The 1,667 remaining RSUs vested on May 19, 2026 and settled on the transaction date. Following this settlement, no RSUs remain outstanding under the award. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
1,667 |
| 2026-08-11 | Omer Matthew |
CFO |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,667 |
| 2026-08-11 | Arroyo David |
CLO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 25,146 RSUs vested on May 19, 2026. Following this settlement, no RSUs remain outstanding under the award. Not applicable. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
25,146 |
| 2026-08-11 | Omer Matthew |
CFO |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares withheld to pay taxes applicable to the settlement of the RSUs previously awarded to the Reporting Person to which footnote (1) refers. |
Class A Common Stock
|
6,997 |
| 2026-08-11 | Arroyo David |
CLO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 17,953 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 125,674 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of November, February, May and August thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
17,953 |
| 2026-08-11 | Omer Matthew |
CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. 17,831 RSUs settled on the transaction date. The remaining 124,817 RSUs vest as to 1/12 of the total award quarterly in equal installments on the 1st of November, February, May and August thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
17,831 |
| 2026-08-11 | Peretti Jonah |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
These shares of Class A common stock reflect the settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on August 11, 2026. Each RSU is convertible into a share of Issuer's Class A common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
6,363 |
| 2026-07-21 | Washington Stanley Eric |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grants vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 16th of each October, January, April and July thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
156,250 |
| 2026-07-21 | Rothstein Adam |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
121,527 |
| 2026-07-21 | Rolle Janet L |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
86,805 |
| 2026-07-21 | Malone Chris |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
156,250 |
| 2026-07-21 | Hill Terence |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
156,250 |
| 2026-07-21 | Gould Eric |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
156,250 |
| 2026-07-21 | Karras Sydnie |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 26th of each August, November, February and May thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
156,250 |
| 2026-06-17 | Allen Family Digital, LLC |
10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Securities held by Allen Family Digital, LLC. Byron Allen Folks is the sole member of Allen Family Digital, LLC, and as a result, may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by Allen Family Digital, LLC. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
4,000,000 |
| 2026-06-17 | Malone Chris |
Director |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
The shares reported herein were acquired by the Reporting Person in a private placement transaction pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 17, 2026. The Reporting Person purchased 17,361 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock at a purchase price of $1.44 per share. The acquisition was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), and was approved by the Issuer on June 17, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
17,361 |
| 2026-06-17 | Karras Sydnie |
Director |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
The shares reported herein were acquired by the Reporting Person in a private placement transaction pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 17, 2026. The Reporting Person purchased 17,000 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock at a purchase price of $1.44 per share. The acquisition was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), and was approved by the Issuer on June 17, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
17,000 |
| 2026-06-17 | Hill Terence |
Director |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
The shares reported herein were acquired by the Reporting Person in a private placement transaction pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 17, 2026. The Reporting Person purchased 20,833 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock at a purchase price of $1.44 per share. The acquisition was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), and was approved by the Issuer on June 17, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
20,833 |
| 2026-06-17 | Gould Eric |
Director |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
The shares reported herein were acquired by the Reporting Person in a private placement transaction pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 17, 2026. The Reporting Person purchased 33,000 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock at a purchase price of $1.44 per share. The acquisition was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2), and was approved by the Issuer on June 17, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
33,000 |
| 2026-05-26 | Rolle Janet L |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
128,056 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
104,773 |
| 2026-05-26 | Rolle Janet L |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting, in connection with the consummation of a transaction constituting a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan")), of RSUs previously granted on February 12, 2026, pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement and the Plan. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
104,773 |
| 2026-05-26 | Rothstein Adam |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
169,964 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
23,283 |
| 2026-05-26 | Rothstein Adam |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
169,964 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
146,682 |
| 2026-05-26 | Rolle Janet L |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting, in connection with the consummation of a transaction constituting a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan")), of RSUs previously granted on February 12, 2026, pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement and the Plan. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
23,283 |
| 2026-05-26 | COLEMAN GREGORY |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
128,056 restricted stock units ("RSUs") fully vested on May 26, 2026 and were settled in shares of the issuer's common stock. |
Class A Common Stock
|
104,773 |
| 2026-05-26 | COLEMAN GREGORY |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting, in connection with the consummation of a transaction constituting a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan")), of RSUs previously granted on February 12, 2026, pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement and the Plan. |
Restricted Stock Units
|
104,773 |