Honest Company director granted 41,970 RSUs

BARKLEY MICHAEL J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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BARKLEY MICHAEL J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Honest Company, Inc. reported that director Michael J. Barkley received a grant of 41,970 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These RSUs will vest in full on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or immediately before the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to his continuous service.

Following this equity award, Barkley directly owns 305,358 shares and RSUs of Honest Company common stock, including 79,606 RSUs that are payable in an equivalent number of shares when they vest. The transaction was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related stock award rather than a market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 41,970 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider BARKLEY MICHAEL J.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	41,970	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 305,358 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 41,970 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) will vest in full on the earlier of (a) May 21, 2027, and (b) the date immediately prior to the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to the Eligible Director's Continuous Service on the vesting date.
2. F2. Includes 79,606 RSUs which are payable in an equivalent number of shares of the Issuer's common stock.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 41,970 RSUs Vesting date: May 21, 2027 Holdings after transaction: 305,358 shares/RSUs +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 41,970 RSUs Restricted Stock Units awarded to director on May 21, 2026

Vesting date May 21, 2027 RSUs vest on earlier of this date or just before 2027 Annual Meeting

Holdings after transaction 305,358 shares/RSUs Total direct Honest Company common stock and RSUs after grant

Existing RSUs included 79,606 RSUs RSUs payable in an equivalent number of Honest Company shares

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

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Continuous Service, Annual Meeting, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial

"41,970 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) will vest in full on the earlier of (a) May 21, 2027..."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

Continuous Service financial

"subject to the Eligible Director's Continuous Service on the vesting date."

Annual Meeting financial

"the date immediately prior to the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to the Eligible Director's Continuous Service..."

A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

FAQ

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What did Honest Company (HNST) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Honest Company disclosed that director Michael J. Barkley received a grant of 41,970 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs are a stock-based compensation award that vests in 2027, increasing his direct equity-based exposure to the company.

How many RSUs did Honest Company (HNST) grant to director Michael Barkley?

Michael Barkley was granted 41,970 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs will convert into an equivalent number of Honest Company common shares once they vest, assuming he continues to serve as an eligible director through the vesting date.

When do Michael Barkley’s new RSUs at Honest Company (HNST) vest?

The 41,970 RSUs vest in full on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or immediately before the 2027 Annual Meeting. Vesting is contingent on Barkley’s continuous service as an eligible director through that vesting date, according to the filing footnote.

What is Michael Barkley’s total Honest Company (HNST) equity position after this grant?

After the grant, Barkley directly holds 305,358 Honest Company equity-based units. This total includes 79,606 RSUs that are payable in an equivalent number of common shares upon vesting, alongside his already-held shares of Honest Company common stock.

Did Michael Barkley buy Honest Company (HNST) shares on the market in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows a compensation-related acquisition coded as a grant, not a market purchase. The 41,970 RSUs were awarded at a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating they were granted as part of director compensation rather than bought.

What conditions apply to the Honest Company (HNST) RSUs granted to director Barkley?

The RSUs will vest only if Barkley maintains continuous service as an eligible director until vesting. Vesting occurs on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or just before the 2027 Annual Meeting, meaning unvested units could be forfeited if service ends earlier.

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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^*

BARKLEY MICHAEL J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

12130 MILLENNIUM DRIVE

SUITE 500

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90094

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Honest Company, Inc. [ HNST ]

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)
05/21/2026

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	05/21/2026		A		41,970(1)	A	$0	305,358(2)	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. 41,970 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) will vest in full on the earlier of (a) May 21, 2027, and (b) the date immediately prior to the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to the Eligible Director's Continuous Service on the vesting date.

2. Includes 79,606 RSUs which are payable in an equivalent number of shares of the Issuer's common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Brendan Sheehey, Attorney-in-Fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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