Walmart (NYSE: WMT) EVP has shares withheld to cover tax bill
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walmart Inc. Executive Vice President Latriece Watkins reported a routine tax-withholding transaction tied to the vesting of restricted stock. On May 5, 2026, 228.168 common shares were withheld at $130.33 per share to cover tax obligations. Following this, she directly holds 131,203.366 common shares and indirectly holds 1,667.4008 shares through a 401(k) plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Watkins Latriece
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common | 228.168 | $130.33 | $30K |
| holding | Common | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common — 131,203.366 shares (Direct, null);
Common — 1,667.401 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 228.168 shares
Withholding price: $130.33 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 131,203.366 shares
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5 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
228.168 shares
Tax withholding disposition on May 5, 2026
Withholding price
$130.33 per share
Price used for tax-withholding shares
Direct holdings after transaction
131,203.366 shares
Common stock held directly by Latriece Watkins
Indirect 401(k) holdings
1,667.4008 shares
Common stock held via 401(k) plan
Tax-withholding share value
$29,735.76
228.168 shares at $130.33 per share (approximate)
Key Terms
restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, 401(k) plan, tax-withholding disposition
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"
401(k) plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: By 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Walmart (WMT) report for Latriece Watkins?
Walmart reported that Executive Vice President Latriece Watkins had shares withheld to cover taxes on vested restricted stock. On May 5, 2026, 228.168 common shares were withheld as a tax-withholding disposition, rather than an open-market sale or purchase.
Was the Walmart Form 4 transaction an open-market sale or purchase?
No, the Form 4 indicates the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition coded “F,” not an open-market trade. Shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock, so it does not represent a discretionary buy or sell decision.