Marissa Mayer defers Walmart (WMT) director fees into new stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walmart Inc. director Marissa A. Mayer acquired 231 common stock units as part of quarterly board compensation. The units were granted on the basis of a closing share price of $124.28 and increased her directly held and deferred balance to 130,402.2532 units and shares.
The award reflects compensation that she elected to defer in stock units rather than cash. The reported balance also includes phantom stock units credited as dividend equivalents on previously deferred stock, which track Walmart’s share price but are typically settled in stock or cash at a later date.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
MAYER MARISSA A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common | 231 | $124.28 | $29K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 130,402.253 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents quarterly director compensation, which the Reporting Person elected to defer in the form of stock units. The number of stock units was determined by using the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the date of grant. Balance adjusted to reflect phantom stock units acquired as dividend equivalents on deferred stock.
Key Figures
Stock units granted: 231 units
Grant valuation price: $124.28 per share
Total holdings after grant: 130,402.2532 shares/units
3 metrics
Stock units granted
231 units
Quarterly director compensation deferred into stock units
Grant valuation price
$124.28 per share
Closing price used to determine number of stock units
Total holdings after grant
130,402.2532 shares/units
Direct holdings following March 31, 2026 transaction
Key Terms
defer in the form of stock units, phantom stock units, dividend equivalents
3 terms
defer in the form of stock units financial
"which the Reporting Person elected to defer in the form of stock units"
phantom stock units financial
"Balance adjusted to reflect phantom stock units acquired"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
dividend equivalents financial
"phantom stock units acquired as dividend equivalents on deferred stock"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Walmart (WMT) director Marissa Mayer report?
Marissa Mayer reported receiving 231 Walmart common stock units as quarterly director compensation. The units were awarded on March 31, 2026, based on the closing share price and represent deferred compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.
Was Marissa Mayer’s Walmart (WMT) Form 4 a stock purchase or a compensation grant?
The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Mayer elected to defer her quarterly director fees into stock units, determined using Walmart’s closing share price on the grant date, as part of the company’s director compensation program.
What price was used to calculate Marissa Mayer’s Walmart (WMT) stock unit grant?
The number of stock units granted to Mayer was calculated using Walmart’s closing common stock price of $124.28 on the grant date. This price determined how many units she received in exchange for her deferred quarterly director compensation.
What are phantom stock units and dividend equivalents in Walmart (WMT) director compensation?
Phantom stock units are bookkeeping entries that mirror Walmart’s share value, often settled later in stock or cash. Dividend equivalents are additional phantom units credited when dividends are paid, so deferred stock-based compensation keeps up with regular shareholder dividend distributions.