Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) SVP reports 11,811-share tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coterra Energy Inc. insider Kevin William Smith, the company’s SVP & Chief Technology Officer, reported a tax-related share withholding on common stock. On 01/30/2026, 11,811 shares of common stock were withheld at $28.85 per share to cover tax obligations from the vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit award.

This event was coded as an “F” transaction, indicating tax withholding, and is explicitly described as not a sale transaction by the reporting person. After this withholding, Smith directly beneficially owned 94,303 shares of Coterra Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Smith Kevin William

Role SVP & Chief Technology Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	11,811	$28.85	$341K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 94,303 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smith Kevin William

(Last) (First) (Middle)

840 GESSNER ROAD, SUITE 1400

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Coterra Energy Inc. [ CTRA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & Chief Technology Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/30/2026		F		11,811(1)	D	$28.85	94,303	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations relating to the vesting of a previously disclosed award of restricted stock units, not a sale transaction by the reporting person.

Remarks:

	/s/ Marcus G. Bolinder, attorney-in-fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Coterra Energy (CTRA) report for Kevin William Smith?

Coterra Energy reported that SVP & Chief Technology Officer Kevin William Smith had 11,811 common shares withheld. These shares were retained by the company to cover his tax obligations from a vesting restricted stock unit award, and the filing states it was not an open-market sale.

Was the CTRA Form 4 transaction by Kevin William Smith an actual share sale?

No, the Form 4 explains the transaction was not a sale. The 11,811 Coterra common shares were withheld by the issuer solely to satisfy Smith’s tax obligations related to the vesting of a prior restricted stock unit grant.

How many Coterra Energy (CTRA) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows that 11,811 shares of Coterra Energy common stock were withheld. The withholding occurred at a price of $28.85 per share and related to tax obligations from the vesting of a previously disclosed restricted stock unit award.

How many Coterra Energy shares does Kevin William Smith own after this transaction?

After the tax withholding transaction, Kevin William Smith beneficially owned 94,303 Coterra Energy common shares directly. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining holdings following the issuer’s retention of 11,811 shares to cover tax obligations.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the Coterra Energy (CTRA) Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates shares withheld to pay taxes on equity awards. In this Coterra filing, 11,811 common shares were withheld to satisfy Kevin William Smith’s tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, rather than being sold in the open market.

Who is the insider involved in this Coterra Energy (CTRA) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Kevin William Smith, who serves as Coterra Energy’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. He reported the withholding of 11,811 common shares for tax purposes, leaving him with 94,303 directly owned shares after the reported transaction.