Form 4: Green Dot COO's Stock Holdings Adjusted for Tax

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Green Dot's Chief Operations Officer, Teresa Watkins, had shares withheld for tax obligations related to RSU vesting.

Summary

  • Teresa Elaine Watkins, Chief Operations Officer of Green Dot Corp (GDOT), reported changes in her beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock.
  • The transactions represent shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • On March 21, 2026, 3,751 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at a price of $11.04 per share.
  • On March 23, 2026, an additional 3,102 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at a price of $11.27 per share.
  • These withholdings do not constitute a sale by the reporting person.
  • Following these reported transactions, Teresa Watkins beneficially owns 103,096 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, reflecting standard executive compensation practices and tax obligations rather than a significant operational or strategic development for Green Dot.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that routine Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) vesting and associated tax withholdings are common for executives in publicly traded companies, reflecting standard compensation practices rather than strategic shifts or operational performance indicators.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine administrative filing related to executive compensation and tax obligations, not indicative of operational changes or financial performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/20/2026Closing price of Class A Common Stock was $11.04, used for tax withholding calculation.
03/21/2026Transaction date for withholding 3,751 shares of Class A Common Stock.
03/23/2026Transaction date for withholding 3,102 shares of Class A Common Stock; closing price of Class A Common Stock was $11.27, used for tax withholding calculation.
03/24/2026Date the Form 4 was filed.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details routine share withholdings for tax purposes related to RSU vesting for a company executive. It does not provide new information regarding the company's operational performance, financial health, or strategic direction that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is maintained, pending further substantive company updates.

Keywords

Green Dot, GDOT, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, RSU, Stock Withholding, Teresa Watkins, Chief Operations Officer

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