Fernandez Henry A 4
4 · MSCI Inc. · Filed Feb 17, 2026
Research Summary
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MSCI CEO Henry Fernandez Buys 6,800 Shares
What Happened
Henry A. Fernandez, Chairman and CEO of MSCI Inc. (MSCI), completed open-market purchases totaling 6,800 shares across trades on February 13 and February 17, 2026. Breakdown: 6,000 shares on 2026-02-13 at a weighted average $524.18 (≈ $3,145,080); 240 shares on 2026-02-17 at weighted avg $517.32 (≈ $124,157); 360 shares on 2026-02-17 at weighted avg $519.45 (≈ $187,002); and 200 shares on 2026-02-17 at $520.00 (≈ $104,000). Total consideration ≈ $3,560,239. These transactions are purchases (insider acquiring stock).
Key Details
- Transaction type: Open-market purchases (Form 4 code P).
- Dates & prices: 2026-02-13 (6,000 @ $524.18 Wt. Avg; component trades ranged $523.68–$524.65 — F1); 2026-02-17 (240 @ $517.32 Wt. Avg; trades ranged $516.77–$517.67 — F2; 360 @ $519.45 Wt. Avg; trades ranged $518.97–$519.89 — F3; 200 @ $520.00).
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
- Footnotes: F1–F3 note these purchases were executed in multiple trades and the reported prices are weighted averages; Fernandez offers to provide a full trade breakdown on request.
- Filing timeliness: Form 4 filed 2026-02-17 (reporting period includes 2026-02-13); filing appears timely.
Context
These are straightforward open-market purchases (no option exercises, awards, or gifts reported). Purchases by a CEO are generally considered more informative than routine sales, but the filing does not state motive or any 10b5-1 plan. This summary is factual only — it does not infer intent or predict stock performance.
Insider Transaction Report
- Purchase
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-13$524.18/sh+6,000$3,145,080→ 1,493,047 total - Purchase
Common Stock
[F2]2026-02-17$517.32/sh+240$124,157→ 1,493,287 total - Purchase
Common Stock
[F3]2026-02-17$519.45/sh+360$187,002→ 1,493,647 total - Purchase
Common Stock
2026-02-17$520.00/sh+200$104,000→ 1,493,847 total
- 309,821(indirect: By Trust)
Common Stock
- 335,069(indirect: By Trust)
Common Stock
- 15,400(indirect: By Son)
Common Stock
- 15,400(indirect: By Son)
Common Stock
- 15,400(indirect: By Daughter)
Common Stock
- 29,564
Option to purchase common stock
Exercise: $549.83From: 2025-02-03Exp: 2032-02-03→ Common Stock (29,564 underlying) - 36,846
Premium option to purchase common stock
Exercise: $1000.00From: 2030-01-31Exp: 2035-01-31→ Common Stock (36,846 underlying) - 40,780
Premium option to purchase common stock
Exercise: $1100.00From: 2030-01-31Exp: 2035-01-31→ Common Stock (40,780 underlying) - 44,920
Premium option to purchase common stock
Exercise: $1200.00From: 2030-01-31Exp: 2035-01-31→ Common Stock (44,920 underlying) - 42,193
Option to purchase common stock
Exercise: $554.52From: 2026-02-02Exp: 2033-02-02→ Common Stock (42,193 underlying)
Footnotes (3)
- [F1]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $523.68 to $524.65. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- [F2]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $516.77 to $517.67. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.
- [F3]This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $518.97 to $519.89. The price reported above reflects the weighted average purchase price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the issuer or the security holders of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which each transaction was effected.