WEX (NYSE: WEX) CFO gets stock grant; shares withheld for taxes
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WEX Inc. Chief Financial Officer Narula Jagtar reported equity-based compensation and related tax withholding. On February 23, 2026, Jagtar acquired 3,195 fully vested shares of WEX common stock at $151.67 per share, granted in lieu of cash under the company’s 2025 short-term incentive plan.
In a separate transaction the same day, 974 shares were automatically withheld at $151.67 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to this stock grant. After these transactions, Jagtar directly held 18,258 shares of WEX common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Narula Jagtar
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,195 | $151.67 | $485K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 974 | $151.67 | $148K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 19,232 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents fully vested shares of WEX Inc. ("WEX") common stock granted in lieu of cash under WEX's 2025 short-term incentive plan for services performed in 2025 and issued pursuant to WEX's Amended and Restated 2019 Equity and Incentive Plan. Represents the number of shares automatically withheld by WEX for the payment of taxes in connection with the grant of common stock on February 23, 2026.
FAQ
What did WEX (WEX) CFO Narula Jagtar report in this insider transaction?
WEX CFO Narula Jagtar reported receiving 3,195 fully vested WEX common shares as part of 2025 incentive compensation. A portion of these shares was simultaneously withheld to cover tax obligations, reflecting routine equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Does this WEX insider filing indicate an open-market stock sale by the CFO?
The filing does not show an open-market sale by the CFO. It reports a stock grant as compensation and an automatic withholding of 974 shares for taxes, categorized as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary sale into the public market.