Grainger CEO Helen Gordon Exercises Share Awards and Sells Portion to Cover Tax Liabilities

Claim 70% Off TipRanks This Holiday SeasonUnlock hedge-fund level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potentialGrainger ( (GB:GRI) ) has issued an update. Grainger plc disclosed that Group CEO Helen Gordon has exercised nil-cost options granted under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and 2022 Deferred Bonus Share Plan, resulting in the vesting of a total of 203,865 ordinary shares. To cover income tax and national insurance liabilities arising from these exercises, Gordon sold 92,066 shares at an average price of £1.81 per share on 23 December 2025, retaining the remainder and bringing her total shareholding to 412,830 shares, including those held in the company’s Share Incentive Plan, signaling continued equity alignment between the chief executive and shareholders. The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GRI) stock is a Hold with a £2.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Grainger stock, see the GB:GRI Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on GB:GRI Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:GRI is a Neutral. Grainger’s overall stock score reflects a mixed financial performance with strong profitability but declining revenue and cash flow. The technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, but the stock’s attractive valuation and positive earnings call outlook provide a counterbalance. The company’s strategic growth plans and REIT conversion are significant positives. To see Spark’s full report on GB:GRI stock, click here. More about Grainger Grainger plc is a UK-listed company whose shares trade on the London Stock Exchange. It issues ordinary shares of 5p each and operates share-based incentive plans for senior management, including Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and Deferred Bonus Share Plan (DBSP) awards granted as nil-cost options. Average Trading Volume: 2,298,910 Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell Current Market Cap: £1.33B Learn more about GRI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.