Delta Air Lines (DAL) SVP sells 5,967 shares after tax withholdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Delta Air Lines senior vice president, finance and controller William C. Carroll reported several equity transactions in Delta common stock. On February 2, 2026, he sold 5,967 shares in a broker-handled trade at a weighted average price of $68.096 per share, leaving 7,182 shares directly owned.
On January 30, 2026, three separate transactions labeled code “F” show a total of 2,667 shares withheld at $65.89 per share to cover tax obligations from restricted stock vesting under Delta’s 2023, 2024 and 2025 long‑term incentive programs, as approved by the board’s Personnel & Compensation Committee.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 5,967 shares ($406,329)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Carroll William C
Role
SVP, Fin & Controller
Sold
5,967 shs ($406K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,967 | $68.096 | $406K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,115 | $65.89 | $73K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 980 | $65.89 | $65K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 572 | $65.89 | $38K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 7,182 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of a portion of the restricted stock award granted on February 8, 2023 under Delta's 2023 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Personnel & Compensation Committee of Delta's Board of Directors (the "Committee") and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e). In light of the restricted common stock vesting date (Sunday, February 1, 2026) occurring on a weekend, the number of shares withheld for payment of tax liability was based upon Delta's closing stock price on Friday, January 30, 2026, the immediately preceding business day. Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of a portion of the restricted stock award granted on February 7, 2024 under Delta's 2024 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e). In light of the restricted common stock vesting date (Sunday, February 1, 2026) occurring on a weekend, the number of shares withheld for payment of tax liability was based upon Delta's closing stock price on Friday, January 30, 2026, the immediately preceding business day. Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon vesting of a portion of the restricted stock award granted on February 5, 2025 under Delta's 2025 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e). In light of the restricted common stock vesting date (Sunday, February 1, 2026) occurring on a weekend, the number of shares withheld for payment of tax liability was based upon Delta's closing stock price on Friday, January 30, 2026, the immediately preceding business day. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. The reported shares were sold in multiple transactions through a broker-dealer at prices ranging from $68.095 to $68.140 per share, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request, details regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Delta Air Lines, Inc., or a security holder of Delta Air Lines, Inc.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Delta Air Lines (DAL) report for William C. Carroll?
Delta reported that SVP, Finance and Controller William C. Carroll sold 5,967 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026 at a weighted average price of $68.096 per share, in broker-handled trades, and now directly holds 7,182 Delta shares.
Were William C. Carroll’s Delta (DAL) tax-withholding transactions exempt under Section 16 rules?
Yes. The filing states the tax-withholding share transfers related to restricted stock vesting were approved by the Personnel & Compensation Committee and are exempt from Section 16(b) under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.