Guardant Health (NASDAQ: GH) director sells 1,250 shares after exercising options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Guardant Health director Manuel Hidalgo Medina reported an option exercise and related stock sales. On May 20, 2026, he exercised stock options to acquire 1,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.55 per share.
That same day, he completed open-market sales totaling 1,250 shares of common stock, including 250 shares at a weighted-average price of $107.073 per share and 1,000 shares at $107.0956 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 1,639 shares of Guardant Health common stock and 13,029 stock options with a $32.55 exercise price that expire on July 17, 2034.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,250 shares ($133,864)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Hidalgo Medina Manuel
Role
null
Sold
1,250 shs ($134K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 1,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,000 | $32.55 | $33K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,000 | $107.0956 | $107K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 250 | $107.073 | $27K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 13,029 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 2,889 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $107.00 to $107.32. The Reporting Person has provided to the Issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. The stock option award that was granted on July 17, 2024 vests over a four-year period. 25% of the shares subject to such award vested July 17, 2025 and the remaining 75% vests monthly for the three-year period thereafter.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,250 shares
Sale prices: $107.073 and $107.0956 per share
Options exercised: 1,000 shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold
1,250 shares
Open-market common stock sales on May 20, 2026
Sale prices
$107.073 and $107.0956 per share
Weighted-average and single-transaction prices for May 20, 2026 sales
Options exercised
1,000 shares
Common stock acquired via option exercise on May 20, 2026
Option exercise price
$32.55 per share
Strike price of stock options exercised
Shares held after
1,639 shares
Direct common stock holdings following transactions
Options outstanding
13,029 options
Stock options remaining after exercise, at $32.55 strike
Option expiration
July 17, 2034
Expiration date of reported stock option award
Key Terms
open-market sale, stock option, weighted average sales price, vests over a four-year period, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
stock option financial
"The stock option award that was granted on July 17, 2024 vests"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
weighted average sales price financial
"Represents the weighted average sales price per share."
vests over a four-year period financial
"The stock option award that was granted on July 17, 2024 vests over a four-year period."
expiration date financial
"expiration_date": "2034-07-17T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
What did Guardant Health (GH) director Manuel Hidalgo Medina report in this Form 4?
He reported exercising stock options for 1,000 Guardant Health shares and selling 1,250 shares in open-market transactions on May 20, 2026, while remaining a direct shareholder after these trades.
What stock options did Manuel Hidalgo Medina exercise in Guardant Health (GH)?
He exercised stock options covering 1,000 Guardant Health common shares at a $32.55 exercise price. These options are part of an award granted July 17, 2024 that vests over four years under a specified vesting schedule.
What is the vesting schedule of Manuel Hidalgo Medina’s Guardant Health (GH) stock option award?
The stock option award granted July 17, 2024 vests over four years. Twenty-five percent vested on July 17, 2025, with the remaining 75% vesting monthly over the subsequent three-year period, according to the disclosed footnote.
When do Manuel Hidalgo Medina’s Guardant Health (GH) stock options expire?
His reported Guardant Health stock options, with a $32.55 exercise price and 13,029 options outstanding after the transaction, have an expiration date of July 17, 2034, as disclosed in the derivative transaction details.