Prudential Financial (PFH) director awarded 45 restricted stock units in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Stoddard Thomas D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC director Thomas D. Stoddard received new restricted stock unit awards as part of his board compensation. On June 11, 2026 he was granted 23 restricted stock units and a separate grant of 22 restricted stock units, each unit representing a contingent right to one share of Prudential common stock.
The restricted stock units vest on different schedules, including one grant that vests in one year on July 8, 2026 and another that vests the earlier of the next annual meeting or one year on May 12, 2027. Both awards are deferred until Mr. Stoddard retires from the Board under Prudential Financial, Inc.’s 2011 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Stoddard Thomas D
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | 7/8/25 Restricted Stock Units | 22 | $106.51 | $2K |
| Grant/Award | 2026 Restricted Stock Units | 23 | $106.51 | $2K |
Holdings After Transaction:
7/8/25 Restricted Stock Units — 1,762 shares (Direct, null);
2026 Restricted Stock Units — 1,777 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PRU common stock. The restricted stock units vest in one year on July 8, 2026 and were deferred until retirement from the Board under the Prudential Financial, Inc. 2011 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The restricted stock units vest the earlier of the annual meeting or in one year on May 12, 2027 and were deferred until retirement from the Board under the Prudential Financial, Inc. 2011 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
Key Figures
RSU grant 1 size: 23 restricted stock units
RSU grant 1 reference price: $106.51 per unit
RSU grant 2 size: 22 restricted stock units
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6 metrics
RSU grant 1 size
23 restricted stock units
Grant dated June 11, 2026
RSU grant 1 reference price
$106.51 per unit
2026 Restricted Stock Units
RSU grant 2 size
22 restricted stock units
Grant dated June 11, 2026
RSU grant 2 reference price
$106.51 per unit
7/8/25 Restricted Stock Units
Holdings after grant 1
1,777 units
Total derivative units following first transaction
Holdings after grant 2
1,762 units
Total derivative units following second transaction
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vest, Deferred Compensation Plan, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PRU common stock."
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.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PRU common stock."
vest financial
"The restricted stock units vest in one year on July 8, 2026 and were deferred until retirement from the Board"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"were deferred until retirement from the Board under the Prudential Financial, Inc. 2011 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
Non-Employee Directors financial
"2011 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.
FAQ
What insider transactions did PRU director Thomas D. Stoddard report on this Form 4?
Thomas D. Stoddard reported receiving two grants of restricted stock units, one for 23 units and another for 22 units. These are compensation awards, not open-market stock purchases or sales, and each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Prudential common stock.
Are the Thomas D. Stoddard Form 4 transactions for PRU buys or sells of stock?
The Form 4 transactions are awards of restricted stock units, not open-market buys or sells. Both entries are coded as grants or awards, reflecting compensation in derivative form rather than discretionary trading in Prudential Financial common shares.
When do Thomas D. Stoddard’s new Prudential Financial restricted stock units vest?
One RSU grant vests in one year on July 8, 2026. The other vests on the earlier of the next annual meeting or one year on May 12, 2027, aligning vesting with Prudential Financial’s non-employee director compensation framework.
What does deferral under the 2011 Deferred Compensation Plan mean for PRU director RSUs?
Both restricted stock unit grants are deferred until Thomas D. Stoddard retires from the Board. Under Prudential Financial’s 2011 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, settlement of vested units occurs at or after board retirement instead of immediately when they vest.
What is the reference price shown for Thomas D. Stoddard’s RSU grants in the Form 4?
Each of the two restricted stock unit grants is shown with a reference price per unit of $106.51. This price is reported in the Form 4 for the derivative awards but does not indicate an open-market purchase or sale of Prudential Financial common stock.