Walmart (NYSE: WMT) SVP reports tax withholding on restricted stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walmart Inc. Senior Vice President and Controller Dwayne M. Milum reported a routine tax-withholding transaction tied to equity compensation. On the vesting of restricted stock, 121.742 shares of Walmart common stock were withheld at $114.6000 per share to satisfy tax obligations. After this non-market disposition, he directly owns 49,387.161 Walmart common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Milum Dwayne M
Role
SVP & Controller
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common | 121.742 | $114.60 | $14K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 49,387.161 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 121.742 shares
Tax withholding price: $114.6000 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 49,387.161 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
121.742 shares
Tax withholding on restricted stock vesting
Tax withholding price
<money>$114.6000</money> per share
Value used for withheld shares
Shares owned after transaction
49,387.161 shares
Direct ownership following tax-withholding disposition
Tax-withholding share count (summary)
121.742 shares
Reported in transactionSummary as taxWithholdingShares
Key Terms
restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock financial
"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
"shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting"
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 Dwayne M. Milum report?
Dwayne M. Milum reported a tax-withholding disposition of Walmart common stock. Upon restricted stock vesting, 121.742 shares were withheld at $114.6000 per share to cover taxes, leaving him with 49,387.161 shares directly owned.
Was the recent Walmart (WMT) insider transaction an open-market sale?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. It was an F-code tax-withholding disposition, where 121.742 shares were withheld automatically to satisfy tax obligations triggered by the vesting of restricted stock awards.
What does transaction code F mean in this Walmart (WMT) insider report?
Transaction code F indicates a tax-withholding disposition. In this case, Walmart shares were withheld to pay taxes due when restricted stock vested, rather than being actively bought or sold by the insider on the open market.
What role does Dwayne M. Milum hold at Walmart (WMT) in this insider filing?
Dwayne M. Milum is identified as Senior Vice President and Controller of Walmart Inc. The reported transaction reflects routine equity compensation mechanics, specifically tax withholding upon the vesting of restricted stock awards granted to him.