WDAY insider: 6,000 shares sold under 10b5-1; 106,037 RSUs remain
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Workday, Inc. (WDAY) Chief Financial Officer Zane Rowe reported multiple transactions in early October 2025, including withholding of 3,950 shares on 10/05/2025 to satisfy taxes related to restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting and several open-market sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan executed on 10/07/2025. The sales on 10/07/2025 total 6,000 shares sold across multiple price ranges from $230.28 to $238.85, reported as weighted-average prices for grouped trades. Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 168,468 shares, which include 106,037 outstanding RSUs that convert to one share each upon settlement. The Form 4 notes the 10b5-1 plan adoption date of 03/07/2025 and states that all RSU grants are subject to continued service on vesting dates.
Positive
- Use of a Rule 10b5-1 plan (adopted 03/07/2025) indicates the sales were pre-scheduled rather than opportunistic
- Substantial retained interest remains: 168,468 shares beneficially owned after transactions
- RSU disclosure: 106,037 RSUs remain outstanding and convert 1:1 upon settlement
Negative
- Insider selling of 6,000 shares on 10/07/2025 could reduce perceived insider alignment
- Shares withheld for taxes: 3,950 shares surrendered on 10/05/2025, diluting outstanding shares when RSUs settle
Insights
TL;DR: CFO used a pre-set 10b5-1 plan to sell 6,000 shares after 3,950 RSUs were withheld for taxes.
The transactions include a tax-withholding share surrender tied to RSU vesting and multiple market sales executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 03/07/2025. The sales span price ranges between $230.28 and $238.85, reported as weighted averages for grouped trades.
Reliance on a 10b5-1 plan typically signals pre-scheduled disposition rather than opportunistic trading; monitor future Form 4s for additional periodic sales or changes to the 10b5-1 plan if tracking insider selling pace over the next 3-12 months.
TL;DR: Post-transactions beneficial ownership stands at 168,468 shares, including 106,037 RSUs subject to continued service.
The filing confirms that 106,037 RSUs remain outstanding and will convert to Class A shares upon settlement, subject to vesting and continued employment. The tax withholding of 3,950 shares reduced immediate share counts without cash payment by the executive.
Watch vesting schedules and any future withholding or sales that affect dilution and executive alignment with shareholders over the remainder of the fiscal year.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 702 | $230.5266 | $162K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,231 | $231.8189 | $517K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,267 | $233.0046 | $528K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 200 | $233.52 | $47K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 200 | $234.865 | $47K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 300 | $236.7133 | $71K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 100 | $237.87 | $24K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 3,950 | $236.48 | $934K |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). Includes 106,037 RSUs, each of which entitle the Reporting Person to receive one share of Class A Common Stock upon settlement. All grants are subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer on the applicable vesting dates. The sales reported on this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Zane Rowe on March 7, 2025. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $230.28 to $231.2799, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $231.41 to $232.4099, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $232.42 to $233.4199, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $233.44 to $234.4399, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $234.83 to $235.8299, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $236.16 to $237.1599, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices within the range of $237.85 to $238.8499, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Workday, Inc., any security holder of Workday, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range(s) set forth in this footnote of this Form 4.