Form 4: Molina Healthcare Director Receives Stock Grant

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Insider Transaction Report


Molina Healthcare, Inc. reports a stock grant to Director Stephen H. Lockhart under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

Summary

  • Stephen H. Lockhart, a Director at Molina Healthcare, Inc., received a grant of 237 shares of common stock on July 1, 2026.
  • This grant is part of the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and is in connection with his services as a Director.
  • The annual equity award for directors is set at $220,000, with one quarter ($55,000) granted on the first day of each quarter.
  • The number of shares granted is based on the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the grant date.
  • On July 1, 2026, the closing price was $232.55 per share, resulting in the 237-share grant.
  • Following the transaction, Mr. Lockhart beneficially owns 4,384 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral filing, as it represents a routine equity grant to a director as part of established compensation practices, with no significant new financial information or strategic shifts disclosed.

Positives

  • Director compensation aligns with a structured equity incentive plan.
  • The grant is tied to the company's stock performance, reflecting a performance-based incentive.
  • The transaction indicates continued engagement and compensation for a key leadership role.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain specific forward-looking statements or guidance beyond the described equity grant structure.

Management Comments

  • "The aggregate dollar value of the annual equity award to each director was set at $220,000, with one quarter, or $55,000, to be granted on the first day of each quarter, based on the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on such day."
  • "Grant of stock under the Issuer's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan in connection with the Reporting Person's services as a Director."

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that equity grants to directors are a standard practice in the healthcare industry to align executive and director interests with shareholder value and to attract and retain talent in a competitive market.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of AttorneyStephen H. Lockhart has granted a Limited Power of Attorney to Jeff D. Barlow and Codruta Boggs to execute Section 16(a) filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5) on his behalf.05/06/2021Ensures timely and accurate filing of ownership changes by authorized representatives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The grant aligns director compensation with stock performance, potentially incentivizing actions that benefit shareholders. The direct ownership by the director increases.
  • Employees: The filing does not directly impact employees, but the incentive structure for directors may indirectly influence company strategy.
  • Management: Confirms the ongoing compensation structure for directors.

Next Steps

  • Continued quarterly grants of stock to directors under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.
  • Stephen H. Lockhart will continue to hold his position as Director.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/06/2021Date of execution for the Limited Power of Attorney for Section 16(a) Filings by Stephen H. Lockhart.
07/01/2026Transaction date for the stock grant to Stephen H. Lockhart and the closing price date for Molina Healthcare's common stock.
07/02/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by the reporting person's representative.

Keywords

Molina Healthcare, MOH, Form 4, SEC Filing, Stock Grant, Director Compensation, Equity Incentive Plan, Beneficial Ownership, Insider Trading

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