6-K ·Filed Aug 19, 2026

AZN

ASTRAZENECA PLC
NEUTRAL
Impact 2/10
Horizonimmediate Processed1mo ago SEC0001654954-26-007742
Notable filing: 6-K
Actionable Insight • Neutral

This is a routine executive compensation vesting event with no trading signal. Monitor for any future open-market sales by the CFO, which would be reported via Form 4 or Form 6-K.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonimmediate
Latest settled — T+20d
AZN ▼ -1.88% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -1.88% · α vs SPY -0.36% · entry $164.95 → $161.85
Next anchor: T+60d in 6w
Latest observation: T+29 +5.53% FF3 residual α
Entry anchored
Aug 19, 09:43 AM ET
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$164.49
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Executive Summary

AstraZeneca filed a Form 6-K reporting the vesting of a long-term performance share award to CFO Aradhana Sarin. The award, granted in 2021 under the AstraZeneca Performance Share Plan, vested on 17 August 2026 after a three-year performance period and a two-year holding period. This is a routine administrative disclosure regarding executive compensation and has no material impact on the company's financials or operations.

Key Facts

  • CFO Aradhana Sarin received 11,133 ordinary shares upon vesting of a 2021 performance share award.
  • The shares were acquired for nil consideration under the AstraZeneca Performance Share Plan.
  • The fair market value at vest was £114.60 per share.
  • Shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations; the net change in beneficial interest is not disclosed.
  • This is the first PSP award to vest for Dr. Sarin since her appointment as CFO in 2021.

Financial Impact

No material financial impact. The vesting of 11,133 shares represents approximately 0.0007% of outstanding shares.

dilution

Risk Factors

  • No material risks identified from this filing.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Analyst Consensus
83% bullish (35 analysts)

Investment Themes

Biotech & Drug Discovery

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
6-K Filing (Primary)0001654954-26-007742
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Document: 0001654954-26-007742-index.html0001654954-26-007742
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54 reports for AZN
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate 20 of 30 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +13.65%Jul 6, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
17d ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$161.85 $168.37▲ +4.03%▲ +1.90%$156.93 (−3.04%)
Sep 14, 2026
18d ago
6-K
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$163.78 $168.10▼ −2.64%▼ −2.53%$156.93 (+4.18%)
Sep 8, 2026
24d ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$160.04 $161.85▲ +1.13%▲ +2.25%$156.93 (−1.94%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$162.22 $156.94▼ −3.25%▼ −3.33%$156.93 (−3.26%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$162.22 $156.94▼ −3.25%▼ −3.33%$156.93 (−3.26%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$162.47 $156.94▼ −3.40%▼ −3.49%$156.93 (−3.41%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$162.22 $156.94▼ −3.25%▼ −3.33%$156.93 (−3.26%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$162.22 $156.94▼ −3.25%▼ −3.33%$156.93 (−3.26%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$162.47 $156.94▼ −3.40%▼ −3.49%$156.93 (−3.41%)
Aug 31, 2026
4w ago
Court Ruling
BEARISH ★ 3/10
$162.13 $159.95▲ +1.34%▲ +1.20%$156.93 (+3.20%)
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