Form 4: Range Resources SVP Acquires Shares in Deferred Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Range Resources SVP & General Counsel Erin W. McDowell acquired 1,277 shares of common stock through a company match in her deferred compensation account.

Summary

  • Erin W. McDowell, SVP & General Counsel of Range Resources Corp (RRC), acquired 1,277 shares of common stock.
  • The acquisition occurred on February 26, 2026, as a company match deposited into her deferred compensation account.
  • The shares were acquired at a price of $38.8329 per share, determined by a 5-day volume weighted average price.
  • The company match shares will vest 100% on December 31, 2028.
  • Following this transaction, Ms. McDowell beneficially owns 5,509 shares indirectly in a deferred compensation account, 79,325 shares directly as common stock, and 92,175 shares indirectly as unvested stock.
  • As of February 26, 2026, Ms. McDowell also holds 68,503 Performance Share Units (PSUs).

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a slightly positive event, as it represents a routine increase in insider ownership through a compensation plan, aligning executive interests with shareholders.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares by a senior executive, even through a company match, aligns management's interests with shareholders.
  • The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating a pre-arranged and transparent compensation mechanism.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain specific forward-looking statements or guidance beyond the vesting schedule for the acquired shares.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that routine insider transactions, such as those related to executive compensation plans, are common across all industries, including the energy sector where Range Resources operates. These transactions typically reflect pre-established compensation agreements rather than discretionary market timing.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Increased alignment of executive interests with shareholder value through additional insider ownership.

Next Steps

  • The 1,277 common shares acquired will vest 100% on December 31, 2028.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/20/2026Start of 5-day volume weighted average price period for share valuation.
02/26/2026Transaction date for the acquisition of 1,277 common shares and end of 5-day volume weighted average price period.
03/02/2026Date the Form 4 filing was signed.
12/31/2028Vesting date for the 1,277 common shares acquired through the company match.

Recommendation

hold

A routine insider acquisition of this size, related to executive compensation, is not typically a significant catalyst for a change in investment recommendation. It reflects standard compensation practices rather than a strong discretionary signal to buy or sell the stock.

Keywords

RRC, Range Resources, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Executive Compensation

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