Walmart (WMT) EVP has 120.9 shares withheld for taxes on vested stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walmart Inc. Executive Vice President Nicholas Christopher James reported a small share disposition related to taxes, not an open-market trade. On the vesting of restricted stock, 120.932 common shares were withheld at $126.79 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After this tax-related withholding and related vesting activity, he directly holds 598,907.977 Walmart common shares, and a portion of the vested shares was deferred to a future date.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Nicholas Christopher James
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common | 120.932 | $126.79 | $15K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 598,907.977 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 120.932 shares
Withholding price per share: $126.79 per share
Shares held after transaction: 598,907.977 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
120.932 shares
Withheld upon restricted stock vesting
Withholding price per share
$126.79 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
598,907.977 shares
Direct Walmart common stock ownership after withholding
Tax-withholding shares in summary
120.932 shares
TaxWithholdingShares in transaction summary
Key Terms
restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, vesting, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock."
vesting financial
"Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Walmart (WMT) executive Nicholas Christopher James report in this Form 4?
Nicholas Christopher James reported that 120.932 Walmart common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and reflects routine handling of equity compensation.
Was this Walmart (WMT) insider transaction an open-market sale?
No. The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, where 120.932 shares were withheld to pay taxes on vested restricted stock. This method settles tax liabilities and does not involve the executive selling shares on the open market for investment reasons.