DNOW director receives 17,122-share stock grant

ALARIO RICHARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ALARIO RICHARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DNOW Inc. director Richard J. Alario reported receiving a grant of 17,122 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026. The shares were awarded at a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related grant rather than a market purchase. Following this award, Alario directly holds 294,169 shares of DNOW common stock, so the grant represents a relatively small addition to his existing position.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 17,122 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider ALARIO RICHARD J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common stock	17,122	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common stock — 294,169 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Stock grant: 17,122 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 294,169 shares

3 metrics

Stock grant 17,122 shares Common stock grant on May 20, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the grant

Post-grant holdings 294,169 shares Total DNOW common stock held directly after transaction

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common stock, non-derivative

3 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common stock financial

"security_title: "Common stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative""

FAQ

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What insider transaction did DNOW (DNOW) disclose for Richard J. Alario?

DNOW disclosed that director Richard J. Alario received a grant of 17,122 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026. This was reported as a compensation-related award, not an open-market buy or sell transaction, under SEC Form 4.

Was the DNOW (DNOW) insider transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The DNOW insider transaction was a share grant, not a market purchase. Director Richard J. Alario received 17,122 shares as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” with a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related award.

How many DNOW (DNOW) shares does Richard J. Alario hold after the grant?

After the May 20, 2026 grant, Richard J. Alario directly holds 294,169 DNOW common shares. The 17,122-share award therefore adds to an existing ownership position, reflecting ongoing equity-based compensation rather than a standalone trading decision.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the DNOW (DNOW) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code “A” in the DNOW Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. For Richard J. Alario, it reflects a 17,122-share common stock grant at a stated price of $0.00 per share, typically associated with equity compensation.

Is the DNOW (DNOW) insider grant to Richard J. Alario considered a market signal?

The DNOW filing shows a compensation-related stock grant, not an open-market trade. Such awards are routine elements of director pay and generally carry weaker informational value than discretionary insider buying or selling in the open market.

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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^*

ALARIO RICHARD J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7402 NORTH ELDRIDGE PARKWAY

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77041

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DNOW Inc. [ DNOW ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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

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

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

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	05/20/2026		A		17,122	A	$0	294,169	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:

	/s/ Raymond W. Chang, as attorney-in-fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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