Walmart (WMT) EVP Guggina has shares withheld for restricted stock taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walmart Inc. Executive Vice President David W. Guggina reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock, 118.271 shares of Walmart common stock were withheld at $114.6000 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than being sold on the open market.
The footnote explains that a portion of the remaining vested shares was deferred by Guggina to a future date. Following this tax withholding event, he directly holds 137,045.419 shares of Walmart common stock, indicating that the disposition represents a small fraction of his overall reported holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Guggina David W
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common | 118.271 | $114.60 | $14K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 137,045.419 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 118.271 shares
Per-share value for withholding: $114.6000 per share
Shares held after transaction: 137,045.419 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
118.271 shares
Withheld upon restricted stock vesting to satisfy tax obligations
Per-share value for withholding
$114.6000 per share
Valuation used for withheld Walmart common shares
Shares held after transaction
137,045.419 shares
Direct holdings of David W. Guggina following tax withholding
Tax-withholding share count (summary)
118.271 shares
Reflected as taxWithholdingShares in transactionSummary
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
"This routine Form 4 update reflects a tax-withholding disposition."
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 insider transaction did Walmart (WMT) report for David W. Guggina?
Walmart Executive Vice President David W. Guggina reported a tax-related share disposition. 118.271 common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations when restricted stock vested, a routine non-market transaction rather than an open-market sale of Walmart stock.
Was the Walmart (WMT) insider transaction an open-market sale?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The filing describes it as shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations when restricted stock vested, meaning the company retained shares instead of selling them into the market for cash.