Sentell Stephanie Ann 4
4 · Shake Shack Inc. · Filed Mar 3, 2026
Research Summary
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Shake Shack (SHAK) COO Stephanie Sentell Receives RSU Award
What Happened
Stephanie Sentell, Chief Operations Officer of Shake Shack (SHAK), was awarded 6,397 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 1, 2026 under the company's 2025 Incentive Award Plan (reported as an acquisition at $0.00). On the same date 337 shares of Class A stock were withheld/disposed to satisfy tax withholding related to previously granted RSUs; those 337 shares were reported at $96.01 each for proceeds of $32,355. Using the $96.01 per-share price shown for the withholding, the newly granted 6,397 RSUs imply an approximate market value of about $614,176 (reported grant itself is $0 acquisition price).
Key Details
- Transaction date: March 1, 2026.
- Award: 6,397 RSUs (grant, code A) reported at $0.00. RSUs vest in three equal installments on March 1, 2027; March 1, 2028; March 1, 2029 (see footnote F1).
- Tax withholding/disposition: 337 shares (code F) disposed at $96.01 each, total $32,355. These shares were withheld to satisfy taxes on RSUs granted March 1, 2025 that vest in three equal installments on March 1, 2026/2027/2028 (see footnote F2).
- Shares owned after transaction: not specified in this filing.
- Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed March 3, 2026 for transactions on March 1, 2026; this is within the standard two business‑day reporting window and is not marked late.
Context
This filing reflects an equity award (RSUs) rather than an open‑market purchase; RSU grants are a form of compensation and vest over time. The 337‑share disposition was a routine tax withholding to cover withholding obligations on vested RSUs (not necessarily a discretionary open‑market sale). Grants can indicate alignment with shareholder interests but are standard executive compensation and do not by themselves indicate insider trading motivation.
Insider Transaction Report
- Award
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
[F1]2026-03-01+6,397→ 15,904 total - Tax Payment
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
[F2]2026-03-01$96.01/sh−337$32,355→ 15,567 total
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]Represents shares of Class A common stock ("Class A Stock") of Shake Shack Inc. (the "Issuer") underlying restricted stock units acquired by Ms. Sentell. On March 1, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Incentive Award Plan, Ms. Sentell was awarded restricted stock units that represent the right to receive Class A Stock of the Issuer. The restricted stock units representing the right to receive Class A Stock of the Issuer vest in 3 equal installments on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029.
- [F2]Represents shares of Class A Stock of the Issuer withheld for taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units that were previously acquired by Ms. Sentell on March 1, 2025 pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Incentive Award Plan. The restricted stock units representing the right to receive Class A Stock of the Issuer vest in 3 equal installments on each of March 1, 2026, March 1, 2027, and March 1, 2028.