[Form 4] Raymond James Financial, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Haynes Morgan Tarazeta J, Chief Audit Executive of Raymond James Financial (RJF), reported a gift of 114 shares of Raymond James common stock executed on 08/18/2025 (transaction code G) at a reported price of $0.0000. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owned 3,631 shares directly and 376 shares indirectly through an ESOP account, with the filing noting the ESOP holdings include shares through August 18, 2025. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact.
- Timely disclosure of insider transaction under Section 16, supporting regulatory transparency
- Use of ESOP indicates employee-aligned holdings retained through the plan
- Transaction was a gift (code G), not a sale, reducing immediate market signaling risk
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider reported a small gift and retains modest direct and ESOP holdings; disclosure supports governance transparency.
The Form 4 documents a voluntary gift of 114 shares by the Chief Audit Executive, with continued direct ownership of 3,631 shares and indirect ESOP holdings of 376 shares. The transaction code G indicates a gift rather than a market sale, and the reported price of $0.0000 is consistent with a transfer by gift. For governance purposes, this is routine and non-material relative to a large-cap issuer, but proper and timely reporting is important for regulatory compliance and investor confidence.
TL;DR: Small-sized insider gift unlikely to affect valuation or signal material change in insider sentiment.
From a market-materiality standpoint, the 114-share gift is immaterial to Raymond James Financial's overall equity base. The filing confirms both direct and ESOP-based indirect holdings, which can be relevant for understanding insider alignment with shareholder interests. No derivative transactions or option exercises are reported. Impact on investor valuation or control is negligible based on disclosed quantities.