Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) executive Karros sold 23,675 shares for $1.11M at $47.02
Insider transactions reported
Kirt P Karros (SVP, Treasurer, Corp Dev at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, HPE) reported that they sold 23,675 shares for $1.11M at $47.02, and acquired 40,282 shares at $44.56, and gave up 16,607 shares at $44.56 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Jul 15, 2026 and Jul 22, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 0 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Karros Kirt P
- Role
- SVP, Treasurer, Corp Dev
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock | +40,282 | $44.56 | $1.79M | 40,282 direct |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock | -16,607 | $44.56 | $740K | 23,675 direct |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Open-market sale (S) | Common Stock | -23,675 | $47.02 | $1.11M | 0 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Grant or award (A) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 560.5491 Common Stock1, 2, 3, ... | +560.5491 | - | - | 21,156.4259 direct |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 40,282 Common Stock1, 4 | -40,282 | - | - | 80,563 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Restricted Stock Units: 33,057.4148 to 21,156.4259 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.
- 2. As previously reported, on 12/07/23, the reporting person was granted 93,052 Restricted Stock Units ( RSUs ), 31,017 of which vested on 12/07/24, 31,017 of which vested on 12/07/25, and 31,018 of which will vest on 12/07/26. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these RSUs when and as dividends are paid on Issuer's common stock. The number of derivative securities in column 5 reflects 93.27 dividend equivalent rights at $47.39 per RSU credited to the reporting person's account on 07/15/26.
- 3. As previously reported, on 12/09/24, the reporting person was granted 75,725 RSUs, 25,241 of which vested on 12/09/25, and 25,242 of which will vest on each of 12/09/26 and 12/09/27. The number of derivative securities in column 5 reflects 151.8035 dividend equivalent rights at $47.39 per RSU credited to the reporting person's account on 07/15/26.
- 4. As previously reported, on 07/20/25, the reporting person was granted 118,427 RSUs, 39,475 of which vested on 07/20/26, and 39,476 of which will vest on each of 07/20/27 and 07/20/28. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these RSUs when and as dividends are paid on Issuer's common stock. The number of derivative securities in column 5 reflects RSUs that vested, 807 vested dividend equivalent rights, and a portion of the 356.1247 dividend equivalent rights at $47.39 per RSU credited to the reporting person's account on 07/15/26 reflected in column 9.
- 5. As previously reported, on 12/08/25, the reporting person was granted 83,822 RSUs, 27,940 of which will vest on 12/08/26, and 27,941 of which will vest on each of 12/08/27 and 12/08/28. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these RSUs when and as dividends are paid on Issuer's common stock. The number of derivative securities in column 5 reflects 252.0497 dividend equivalent rights at $47.39 per RSU credited to the reporting person's account on 07/15/26.
- 6. As previously reported, on 06/20/26, the reporting person was granted 21,093 RSUs, 7,031 of which will vest on each of 06/20/27, 06/20/28, and 06/20/29. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these RSUs when and as dividends are paid on Issuer's common stock. The number of derivative securities in column 5 reflects 63.4259 dividend equivalent rights at $47.39 per RSU credited to the reporting person's account on 07/15/26.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Open-market sale:
- Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Karros report in this HPE Form 4?
Kirt P Karros (SVP, Treasurer, Corp Dev at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, HPE) reported that they sold 23,675 shares for $1.11M at $47.02, and acquired 40,282 shares at $44.56, and gave up 16,607 shares at $44.56 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Jul 15, 2026 and Jul 22, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 0 shares held directly.
How many HPE shares does Karros hold after this filing?
The filing shows 0 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
Was this HPE insider sale made under a 10b5-1 plan?
The filing's footnotes do not mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What does transaction code S mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
Historical context for HPE
Across the 20 sessions after earlier HPE headlines, the stock closed higher 12 times and lower 8 times, with a median move of 2.1% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | HPE | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | HPE Selected for R&D Projects for U.S. DOE-Led Genesis Mission to Advance AI-Driven Innovation and Scientific Discovery | +3.0% | -0.1% |
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| Jun 22, 2026 | Pellera Technologies Named HPE 2026 Solution Provider Partner of the Year for North America | +2.1% | -0.3% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | HPE Delivers Unified Agentic IT Operations With GreenLake and HPE Morpheus Softwareand 1 other headline that session | -0.4% | -1.2% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | HPE Expands Self-Driving Networks Across Edge, Campus, Data Center, and AI Factoriesand 5 other headlines that session | -1.3% | -0.6% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | HPE Fuels Partner Growth With New Incentives, Partner-led Offers, and Unified Program | +1.8% | +1.8% |
Earlier insider filings at HPE
- Jul 7, 2026EVP, Pres GM Networking Rahim Rami received a gift of 655,427 shares, gifted 655,427 shares, exercised 1,122,365 shares at a strike of $41.23 and covered exercise/tax liability with 556,472 shares, closing all direct ownership in the company (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 2, 2026Director Russo Patricia F was granted 873 shares (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 2, 2026Director Lane Raymond J. was granted 720 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.07% to 990,284 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 2, 2026Director Hsu Christopher P was granted 240 shares (SEC Form 4)
- Jul 2, 2026Director Reiner Gary M was granted 831 shares (SEC Form 4)
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