Rush Enterprises senior executive Michael L. Goldstone reported routine equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions. He received a grant of 13,000 shares of Class B common stock as restricted stock on March 13, 2026, which vests in thirds on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. He was also granted options to buy 9,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $61.75 per share, exercisable in one-third increments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date until the option’s expiration in 2036. To cover tax obligations from prior restricted stock vesting events, 3,344 shares of Class B common stock were disposed of through tax-withholding transactions on March 14–15, 2026 at a reference price of $59.69 per share. After these transactions, Goldstone directly holds 72,990 shares of Class B common stock, including unvested restricted stock, plus the newly granted options.
Rush Enterprises director Raymond Joseph Chess sold shares in the company. He executed an open-market sale of 10,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $65.0508 per share, in multiple trades between $65.00 and $65.17. After the transaction, he directly holds 41,170.5 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Rush Enterprises filed a Form 144 reporting a proposed sale of 10,000 Class A shares for $652,300.00. The filing lists 60,503,266 shares outstanding as of 03/10/2026 and indicates the shares trade on Nasdaq. The Form also lists prior equity compensation awards dated 05/20/2015 (8,505 shares) and 05/15/2018 (1,608 shares).
Rush Enterprises, Inc. approved 2025 performance-based cash bonuses and new equity awards for key executives. The Board’s Compensation and Human Capital Committee set a cash bonus of $3,508,150 for President, CEO and Chairman W. M. “Rusty” Rush, with bonuses of $634,000 for CFO Steven L. Keller, $628,000 for COO Jason Wilder, and $574,293 for Senior Vice President Jody Pollard. These bonuses will be paid on March 13, 2026.
The Committee also approved stock options for Class A common stock and restricted stock awards under the company’s long-term incentive plan, all to be granted on March 13, 2026. Rusty Rush will receive options on 35,000 shares and 50,000 restricted shares, with other executives receiving between 10,000–25,000 options or restricted shares. Options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date, while restricted stock vests in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary. Senior Advisor and director Michael J. McRoberts will receive restricted stock awards valued at $250,000 in Class B common stock, based on the grant date closing price.
Rush Enterprises describes its 2025 performance and strategy as a large U.S. and Canadian commercial truck dealer focused on new and used vehicles, aftermarket services, and leasing.
Total 2025 revenue was driven mainly by new commercial vehicle sales of $4,139.8 million (55.7%) and aftermarket products and services of $2,523.0 million (33.9%), which generated 63.7% of gross profit. Used truck, leasing and rental, and finance and insurance contributed smaller portions.
The company operated 469 franchises across 120 owned and 80 leased locations, with 7,355 U.S. and 582 Canadian employees. Backlog of commercial vehicle orders was $1,109.6 million as of December 31, 2025, down from $1,512.7 million a year earlier.
Rush Enterprises senior vice president and general counsel Michael L. Goldstone exercised stock options and sold shares on February 19, 2026. He exercised options for 4,500 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $15.0600 per share, then sold 4,500 shares in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $71.8629 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $71.75 to $72.010. After these transactions, he directly owned 12,590.085 shares, which include small amounts previously acquired through the employee stock purchase plan.
Rush Enterprises director Michael McRoberts reported option and stock transactions in Class A common shares. On February 19, 2026, he exercised options for 8,000 shares at $15.06 per share and then sold 8,000 shares at a weighted average price of $70.8087 in multiple trades. Following these transactions, he directly owned 16,229.339 Class A shares, including shares previously acquired under the employee stock purchase plan.
Rush Enterprises Senior Vice President Jody Pollard exercised options for 11,250 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $15.0600 per share through a derivative conversion. On the same date, Pollard sold 11,250 Class A shares at a weighted average price of $71.9188 per share in open-market transactions at prices ranging from $71.47 to $72.3250. After these transactions, Pollard directly owned 3,384.9103 Class A shares, which include 137.0488 shares acquired on July 1, 2025 and 130.8615 shares acquired on January 1, 2026 under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Rush Enterprises Inc. reported a sale of 11,250 Class A Common Stock shares on 02/19/2026 related to the exercise of employee stock options. The transaction was executed as a broker-assisted cashless sell through Merrill Lynch, generating $809,086.58 as shown.
Rush Enterprises Inc. reports a broker-assisted exercise and sale of 8,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on 02/19/2026.
The transaction is described as an exercise of employee stock options and was reported on Form 144 for shares traded on NASDAQ.