EVP trades 54,357 shares at Healthcare Services Group (NASDAQ: HCSG)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Healthcare Services Group Inc EVP & Chief Admin. Officer John Christopher Shea reported multiple equity transactions in company stock. On February 18, 2026, he exercised stock options for 29,579 shares at $18.10 and 9,278 shares at $13.72, converting them into common stock. The filing also shows open-market sales of 15,500 common shares at $20.52 and 38,857 common shares at $20.36. Following these exercises and sales, his directly held common stock position is reported as 29,292 shares.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Executive combines option exercises with net share sales at HCSG.

John Christopher Shea, EVP & Chief Admin. Officer at Healthcare Services Group Inc, exercised stock options granted in 2022 and 2023, converting them into common stock and then selling part of the resulting holdings in the open market.

The Form 4 details option exercises for 29,579 and 9,278 shares at exercise prices of $18.10 and $13.72, respectively. It also shows open-market sales of 15,500 shares at $20.52 and 38,857 shares at $20.36, resulting in a net change of 54,357 shares sold.

These transactions appear to be routine equity compensation activity rather than a disclosed strategic shift. After the trades on February 18, 2026, Shea directly holds 29,292 common shares. Future company filings may provide additional context on ongoing equity award usage.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SHEA JOHN CHRISTOPHER

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3220 TILLMAN DRIVE

SUITE 300

(Street)

BENSALEM PA 19020

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC [ HCSG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Admin. Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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	02/18/2026		S		15,500	D	$20.52	29,292	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		M		29,579	A	$18.1	58,871	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		M		9,278	A	$13.72	68,149	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S		38,857	D	$20.36	29,292	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$18.1	02/18/2026		M			29,579	(1)	01/04/2032	Common Stock	29,579	$0	7,395	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$13.72	02/18/2026		M			9,278	(2)	02/24/2033	Common Stock	9,278	$0	13,914	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These Options shall vest and become exercisable at the rate of 20% annually, commencing on the first anniversary of the January 4, 2022 grant date.

2. These Options shall vest and become exercisable at the rate of 20% annually, commencing on the first anniversary of the February 24, 2023 grant date.

Remarks:

	Michael Harrity, by Power of Attorney	02/19/2026
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FAQ

What did HCSG executive John Christopher Shea report in this Form 4?

John Christopher Shea reported exercising stock options and selling common shares of Healthcare Services Group Inc (HCSG). The filing shows both option conversions into common stock and open-market sales completed on February 18, 2026 as part of his equity compensation activity.

How many Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) shares did the EVP sell?

The Form 4 shows open-market sales totaling 54,357 common shares of Healthcare Services Group Inc. These include separate sales of 15,500 shares at $20.52 per share and 38,857 shares at $20.36 per share on February 18, 2026.

What stock options did John Christopher Shea exercise at HCSG?

John Christopher Shea exercised two tranches of stock options in Healthcare Services Group Inc, converting 29,579 shares at an exercise price of $18.10 and 9,278 shares at $13.72 into common stock, all dated February 18, 2026, according to the Form 4.

What are John Christopher Shea’s HCSG shareholdings after these transactions?

After the option exercises and subsequent sales, John Christopher Shea’s directly held common stock position in Healthcare Services Group Inc is reported at 29,292 shares. This figure reflects his holdings immediately following all transactions on February 18, 2026 as disclosed in the Form 4.

What role does John Christopher Shea hold at Healthcare Services Group (HCSG)?

John Christopher Shea is identified as EVP & Chief Administrative Officer of Healthcare Services Group Inc. His Form 4 filing reflects transactions in company equity made in his capacity as an executive officer and required to be reported under insider ownership rules.

Were the HCSG options subject to a vesting schedule for John Christopher Shea?

Yes. Footnotes explain that the stock options exercised by John Christopher Shea vest and become exercisable at a rate of 20% annually. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the respective grant dates in January 2022 and February 2023 for the option awards.