Executive at Portland General (NYSE: POR) sells 2,390 company shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Portland General Electric senior vice president John Carter McFarland reported selling a total of 2,390 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on May 11, 2026. The sales were split into 1,571 shares at $48.525 per share and 819 shares at $48.510 per share.
Following these trades, individual transaction lines in the filing show his direct ownership as 19,719 shares and 21,290 shares of common stock, indicating he retains a substantial direct equity stake in the company after the reported sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,390 shares ($115,962)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
McFarland John Carter
Role
SVP, Commercial & Customer
Sold
2,390 shs ($116K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 819 | $48.51 | $40K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,571 | $48.525 | $76K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 21,290 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 2,390 shares
First trade size: 1,571 shares
First trade price: $48.525 per share
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7 metrics
Total shares sold
2,390 shares
Aggregate open-market sales on May 11, 2026
First trade size
1,571 shares
Common Stock sold on May 11, 2026
First trade price
$48.525 per share
Open-market sale of 1,571 shares
Second trade size
819 shares
Common Stock sold on May 11, 2026
Second trade price
$48.510 per share
Open-market sale of 819 shares
Post-trade holding (line 1)
19,719 shares
Direct ownership shown after first transaction line
Post-trade holding (line 2)
21,290 shares
Direct ownership shown after second transaction line
Key Terms
open-market sale, Common Stock, transaction code, Sale in open market or private transaction, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
transaction code financial
"transaction_code": "S""
Sale in open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did POR executive John Carter McFarland report?
John Carter McFarland reported selling a total of 2,390 shares of Portland General Electric common stock. The trades were open-market sales executed on May 11, 2026, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing with the SEC.
Were McFarland’s POR trades classified as open-market sales?
Yes. Each transaction is coded “S” with the description “Sale in open market or private transaction.” The Form 4 data further classifies them as open-market sales of Portland General Electric common stock rather than option exercises or tax-related dispositions.