PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) officer logs 8,523-share RSU vesting and 3,883-share tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PayPal Holdings, Inc. executive Aaron Webster, EVP and Global Chief Risk Officer, reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On 2026-07-15, RSU vesting and related exercises delivered 8,523 shares of common stock. In connection with this vesting, 3,883 shares of common stock were withheld at $47.37 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, as described in the footnotes. The filing also notes that each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PayPal common stock under a multi-year vesting schedule.
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Insider Trade Summary
8,523 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Webster Aaron
Role
EVP, Global Chief Risk Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units -1 | 5,901 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units -2 | 2,622 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,901 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,622 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,883 | $47.37 | $184K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units -1 — 17,700 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units -2 — 7,866 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 64,517 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PayPal's common stock. The reporting person received a restricted stock unit grant subject to a three-year vesting schedule, vesting 1/3 on the one year anniversary of the grant date of the restricted stock unit award, and 1/12 on each quarterly anniversary of the grant date thereafter until the third anniversary of the grant date, on which date the grant shall be fully vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will receive a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of restricted stock units that have vested. Not applicable.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 3,883 shares
Tax withholding price: $47.37 per share
Shares from RSU vesting: 8,523 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
3,883 shares
Common stock withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on 2026-07-15
Tax withholding price
$47.37 per share
Value assigned to 3,883 withheld shares of common stock
Shares from RSU vesting
8,523 shares
Total common shares delivered via RSU exercises and conversions
RSU holding -2
7,866 units
Restricted Stock Units -2 outstanding, each for one PayPal common share
RSU holding -1
17,700 units
Restricted Stock Units -1 outstanding, each for one PayPal common share
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, tax withholding obligations, derivative security, contingent right
4 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock units"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PayPal's common stock"
FAQ
What did PayPal (PYPL) executive Aaron Webster report in this Form 4?
Aaron Webster reported RSU vesting and exercises totaling 8,523 shares of PayPal common stock on 2026-07-15, with a portion of the shares withheld to cover associated tax obligations.
Were Aaron Webster’s PayPal (PYPL) transactions open-market buys or sells?
No. The reported activity reflects RSU vesting, derivative exercises, and tax-withholding dispositions, with no open-market purchase (P) or sale (S) transactions disclosed in this Form 4.
What ongoing RSU holdings did Aaron Webster report at PayPal (PYPL)?
After these transactions, Aaron Webster reported 7,866 units under one RSU award and 17,700 units under another, each representing a contingent right to receive an equal number of PayPal common shares upon vesting.