Stock grants and tax share withholdings for Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) VP
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Johnson & Johnson VP Corporate Controller Robert J. Decker reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 15, 2026, he received a grant of 4,871 employee stock options and 700 restricted share units (RSUs) under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, each RSU representing the right to one common share upon vesting.
On February 13 and 15, 2026, previously awarded RSUs and performance share units vested and were converted to common stock through several derivative exercises coded “M.” To cover tax obligations on these vestings, a portion of the resulting shares (including amounts coded “F” at prices around $243.45–$244.55) was withheld and disposed of as tax-withholding transactions, not open-market sales. After these transactions, he reported direct ownership of common stock plus additional indirect holdings through an ESOP and 401(k) plan.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3,736 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
16 txns
Insider
Decker Robert J
Role
VP Corporate Controller
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 339 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 344 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) | 4,871 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Units | 700 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 339 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 94 | $243.45 | $23K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 344 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 95 | $243.45 | $23K |
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 312 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Share Units | 2,741 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 312 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 104 | $244.55 | $25K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,741 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 762 | $244.55 | $186K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Units — 338 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 4,871 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 23,527 shares (Direct);
Performance Share Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 134 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
- Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Restricted Share Units (RSUs) awarded on February 13, 2023 vest in three annual equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The RSUs convert into shares of Common Stock upon vesting. Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of RSUs. Performance Share Units (PSUs) awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan on February 13, 2023. The PSUs convert into shares of Common Stock upon vesting. Shares withheld for payment of taxes upon vesting of PSUs. Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Restricted Share Units (RSUs) awarded on February 15, 2024 vest in three annual equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The RSU convert into shares of Common Stock upon vesting. Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Restricted Share Units (RSUs) awarded on February 15, 2025 vest in three annual equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The RSUs convert into shares of Common Stock upon vesting on a one for one basis. Shares held by ESOP under the Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan as of the Plan's most recent reporting date (1/31/2026). Includes shares accrued due to dividend reinvestment in the Johnson & Johnson Stock Fund under the Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan as of the Plan's most recent reporting date (1/31/2026). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Company Common Stock. Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Stock Option Award vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Restricted Share Units (RSUs) awarded on February 15, 2026 vest in three annual equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The RSUs convert into shares of Common Stock upon vesting on a one for one basis.
FAQ
What insider transactions did JNJ executive Robert J. Decker report in this Form 4?
Robert J. Decker reported equity compensation activity, including exercises of restricted and performance share units into Johnson & Johnson common stock and new grants of stock options and RSUs. Some shares were withheld and disposed of solely to cover related tax obligations upon vesting.
How many stock options did the JNJ VP receive according to this Form 4?
The filing shows a grant of 4,871 employee stock options to the Johnson & Johnson VP Corporate Controller. These options were awarded under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.