[Form 4] STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Grady Robert Edward reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP director Robert Edward Grady received a compensation grant of 2,450 Phantom Stock Units. These derivative units, tied to the company’s Common Stock, were awarded on June 9, 2026 at a reference price of $71.40 per unit.
The units vest quarterly over a one-year period, providing staged equity-based compensation, and the company notes there is no expiration date for these units. Separately, Grady holds 23,144 shares of Common Stock directly following the reported holdings entry, indicating an existing equity stake alongside the new award.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Grady Robert Edward
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 2,450 | $71.40 | $175K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 2,450 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 23,144 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Units vest quarterly over a one year period. No expiration date for these Units
Key Figures
Phantom Stock Units granted: 2,450 units
Grant reference price: $71.40 per unit
Common Stock holdings: 23,144 shares
3 metrics
Phantom Stock Units granted
2,450 units
Equity-based compensation grant on June 9, 2026
Grant reference price
$71.40 per unit
Value used for Phantom Stock Units award
Common Stock holdings
23,144 shares
Shares of Common Stock held directly after reported holdings
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, vest quarterly, Common Stock
3 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"The 2,450 Phantom Stock Units were granted as a derivative award."
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
vest quarterly financial
"Units vest quarterly over a one year period."
Common Stock financial
"These derivative units are tied to the company’s 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.