Walmart (WMT) EVP uses share withholding to cover tax on vested stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walmart Inc. Executive Vice President David W. Guggina reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition related to equity compensation. On May 5, 2026, 9,247.482 shares of Walmart common stock were withheld at $130.3300 per share to cover tax obligations when restricted stock vested. Following this automatic withholding, he directly held 137,163.6900 shares, and a portion of the remaining vested shares was deferred to a future date.
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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 | 9,247.482 | $130.33 | $1.21M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 137,163.69 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 9,247.482 shares
Withholding price per share: $130.3300 per share
Shares held after transaction: 137,163.6900 shares
3 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
9,247.482 shares
Tax withholding on restricted stock vesting on May 5, 2026
Withholding price per share
$130.3300 per share
Value used for tax-withholding share calculation
Shares held after transaction
137,163.6900 shares
Direct ownership following tax-withholding disposition
Key Terms
restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"upon the vesting of restricted stock. A portion of the remaining"
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"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
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 insider transaction did Walmart (WMT) executive David Guggina report?
David W. Guggina reported a tax-withholding disposition of Walmart shares. On May 5, 2026, 9,247.482 common shares were withheld at $130.3300 per share to satisfy tax obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock, rather than an open-market sale.
What is the transaction code 'F' on the Walmart (WMT) Form 4 for David Guggina?
The transaction code 'F' indicates a tax-withholding disposition. It reflects payment of a tax liability by delivering securities, in this case 9,247.482 Walmart common shares withheld when restricted stock vested, rather than a voluntary market purchase or sale.