Director Baiju Bhatt adds Robinhood (HOOD) stock via grants and RSUs
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Robinhood Markets director Baiju Bhatt increased his equity holdings through routine compensation awards. On March 31, 2026, he was automatically granted 180 shares of Class A Common Stock in lieu of cash director fees, based on a closing price of $69.30 per share, and the shares were fully vested upon grant.
On April 1, 2026, 800 restricted stock units converted into 800 shares of Class A Common Stock at no exercise price. Following these transactions, Bhatt directly holds 2,778 shares of Class A Common Stock and 801 RSUs, reflecting compensation and vesting activity rather than open-market purchases.
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Insider Trade Summary
800 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Bhatt Baiju
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 800 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 800 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 180 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 801 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 2,778 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On March 31, 2026, the Reporting Person was automatically granted 180 shares of Class A Common Stock under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program of Robinhood Markets, Inc. ("Robinhood"), which permits directors to elect to receive payment of quarterly director fees in the form of stock, and Robinhood's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This grant was made in lieu of cash fees, based on the March 31, 2026 closing price of $69.30 per share of Class A Common Stock, and these shares were fully vested upon grant. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting and settlement. On June 25, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 3,202 RSUs under Robinhood's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. One-fourth (1/4) of these RSUs vested on October 1, 2025, with the remainder vesting in three (3) equal quarterly installments thereafter (except the final installment will vest no later than the day before Robinhood's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders), in each case subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with Robinhood through the applicable vesting date and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances.
Key Figures
Director stock grant: 180 shares
Grant reference price: $69.30 per share
RSUs converted: 800 RSUs / shares
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Director stock grant
180 shares
Automatic Class A grant in lieu of cash fees on March 31, 2026
Grant reference price
$69.30 per share
March 31, 2026 closing price used to calculate 180-share director grant
RSUs converted
800 RSUs / shares
RSUs converting one-for-one into Class A Common Stock on April 1, 2026
Post-transaction stock holdings
2,778 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly by Bhatt after reported transactions
Remaining RSUs
801 RSUs
Unvested RSUs remaining under June 25, 2025 grant after latest conversion
Original RSU grant size
3,202 RSUs
RSUs granted to Bhatt on June 25, 2025 under 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Non-Employee Director Compensation Program, 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted stock units ("RSUs") convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Non-Employee Director Compensation Program financial
"automatically granted 180 shares of Class A Common Stock under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program of Robinhood Markets, Inc."
2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"was granted 3,202 RSUs under Robinhood's 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Class A Common Stock financial
"convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting and settlement"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
fully vested upon grant financial
"this grant was made in lieu of cash fees ... and these shares were fully vested upon grant"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Robinhood (HOOD) director Baiju Bhatt report?
Baiju Bhatt reported stock-based compensation activity, not open-market trading. He received 180 fully vested Class A shares for director fees and 800 RSUs that converted into 800 Class A shares, all at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
How were Baiju Bhatt’s Robinhood (HOOD) RSUs originally structured?
On June 25, 2025, Bhatt was granted 3,202 RSUs under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. One-fourth vested on October 1, 2025, with the rest vesting in three equal quarterly installments, subject to continued service and potential accelerated vesting in certain circumstances.