GULFPORT ENERGY CORP COO Sells $2.0M in Shares After RSU Vesting
GPOR sits 21% above its 52-week low of $153.27.
Summary
GULFPORT ENERGY CORP's COO, Matthew Rucker, sold approximately $2.0 million worth of common stock in open market transactions following the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units. This discretionary sale, combined with tax-related dispositions, represents a notable reduction in his direct holdings.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · GPOR
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RSU Vesting
Matthew Rucker, EVP & COO, acquired 19,274 shares of common stock on January 2, 2026, from the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units.
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Tax Withholding
Concurrently with the RSU vesting, 8,542 shares valued at approximately $1.78 million were disposed of to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
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Open Market Sale
Rucker subsequently sold 10,732 shares in open market transactions on January 6, 2026, for a total value of approximately $2.00 million, at prices ranging from $185.42 to $187.13.
Analysis · GPOR · Energy & Transportation
This Form 4 filing indicates that GULFPORT ENERGY CORP's EVP & COO, Matthew Rucker, engaged in significant share dispositions. While a portion of the sales, totaling approximately $1.78 million, was for mandatory tax withholding related to the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units, a further $2.00 million was sold in discretionary open market transactions. The combined sales represent a notable reduction in the insider's direct holdings. Although RSU vesting often leads to some sales for liquidity or tax purposes, the additional open market sale suggests a decision to reduce exposure beyond what was strictly necessary for tax obligations. Investors may view this as a moderately negative signal regarding insider confidence, especially given the executive's key operational role.
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At the time of this filing, GPOR was trading at $185.26 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.6B. The 52-week trading range was $153.27 to $225.78. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.