James J Murphy
CIK 1234677 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: Jan. 13, 2017 · Latest: Jan. 13, 2017
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- Insider at Companies where this person is a reporting insider.
- Insider transactions Every share this person bought or sold, from Form 4 filings.
- Derivatives Options and other derivative holdings reported by this person.
- Initial holdings The stakes this person held when they first started reporting.
- Compensation Executive pay disclosed in company proxy statements.
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6, 2019 | STX | S | 7,415 | $59.36 | $440,154 | 20,962 Direct | -26.13% | Disposed | 1362.4% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 22, 2019 | STX | S | 3,212 | $59.02 | $189,572 | 28,377 Direct | -10.17% | Disposed | 1370.9% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 21, 2019 | STX | S | 8,308 | $59.34 | $492,997 | 28,377 Direct | -22.65% | Disposed | 1362.9% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 11, 2019 | STX | S | 23,971 | $58.49 | $1,402,064 | 28,377 Direct | -45.79% | Disposed | 1384.2% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 6, 2019 | STX | S | 76,393 | $57.67 | $4,405,584 | 28,377 Direct | -72.91% | Disposed | 1405.3% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 5, 2019 | STX | S | 100,000 | $57.82 | $5,782,000 | 28,377 Direct | -77.90% | Disposed | 1401.4% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 4, 2019 | STX | S | 123,607 | $57.74 | $7,137,068 | 28,377 Direct | -81.33% | Disposed | 1403.5% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Feb. 14, 2019 | STX | S | 20,832 | $45.75 | $953,064 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 1797.5% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Nov. 30, 2018 | STX | S | 13,660 | $42.53 | $580,960 | 20,963 Direct | -39.45% | Disposed | 1941.1% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Aug. 29, 2018 | STX | S | 509 | $56.60 | $28,809 | 37,441 Direct | -1.34% | Disposed | 1433.7% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Jan. 31, 2018 | STX | S | 2,174 | $55.14 | $119,874 | 10,815 Direct | -16.74% | Disposed | 1474.4% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| Jan. 31, 2018 | STX | S | 12,001 | $55.16 | $661,975 | 12,584 Direct | -48.81% | Disposed | 1473.8% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| June 18, 2015 | WDC | S | 6,829 | $92.38 | $630,863 | 52,349 Direct | -11.54% | Disposed | 582.1% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| June 2, 2015 | WDC | S | 6,235 | $97.00 | $604,795 | 52,682 Direct | -10.58% | Disposed | 549.6% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| May 7, 2015 | WDC | S | 6,498 | $95.40 | $619,909 | 52,349 Direct | -11.04% | Disposed | 560.5% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
| March 4, 2015 | WDC | S | 12,824 | $105.00 | $1,346,520 | 52,349 Direct | -19.68% | Disposed | 500.1% (price as of 2026-08-19) |
Showing latest 100 of 201 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 22, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (1,390) | $50.29 | Sept. 10, 2025 | 1,390 | Disposed |
| Nov. 22, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (1,822) | $30.95 | Sept. 11, 2024 | 1,822 | Disposed |
| Nov. 21, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (8,308) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 8,308 | Disposed |
| Nov. 11, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (23,971) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 23,971 | Disposed |
| Nov. 6, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (76,393) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 76,393 | Disposed |
| Nov. 5, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (100,000) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 100,000 | Disposed |
| Nov. 4, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (18,070) | $50.29 | Sept. 10, 2025 | 18,070 | Disposed |
| Nov. 4, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (35,537) | $30.95 | Sept. 11, 2024 | 35,537 | Disposed |
| Nov. 4, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (70,000) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 70,000 | Disposed |
| Feb. 14, 2019 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (10,000) | $30.95 | Sept. 11, 2024 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| Sept. 10, 2018 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (66,723) | $50.29 | Sept. 10, 2025 | 66,723 | Acquired |
| Aug. 29, 2018 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (99) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 99 | Disposed |
| Jan. 31, 2018 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (12,001) | $38.76 | Dec. 20, 2023 | 12,001 | Disposed |
| Sept. 11, 2017 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant | Ordinary Shares (87,432) | $30.95 | Sept. 11, 2024 | 87,432 | Acquired |
| Sept. 11, 2017 | STX | Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit Grant | Ordinary Shares (45,058) | — | — | 45,058 | Acquired |
| Oct. 15, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (343) | — | — | 343 | Acquired |
| Sept. 11, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (105) | — | — | 105 | Disposed |
| Sept. 6, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (677) | — | — | 677 | Disposed |
| Aug. 14, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (313) | — | — | 313 | Disposed |
| Aug. 4, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (40,198) | $84.39 | Aug. 4, 2022 | 40,198 | Acquired |
| July 15, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (342) | — | — | 342 | Acquired |
| June 18, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,016) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 3,016 | Disposed |
| June 18, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,480) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,480 | Disposed |
| June 2, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,766) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 2,766 | Disposed |
| June 2, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,162) | $68.49 | Aug. 14, 2020 | 2,162 | Disposed |
| June 2, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,307) | $72.44 | Nov. 13, 2020 | 1,307 | Disposed |
| May 7, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,017) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 3,017 | Disposed |
| May 7, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,481) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,481 | Disposed |
| April 16, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (273) | — | — | 273 | Acquired |
| March 4, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,018) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 3,018 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,765) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 2,765 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,480) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,480 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,161) | $68.49 | Aug. 14, 2020 | 2,161 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2015 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (1,400) | $72.44 | Nov. 13, 2020 | 1,400 | Disposed |
| Jan. 15, 2015 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (204) | — | — | 204 | Acquired |
| Nov. 25, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,200) | $26.17 | Sept. 8, 2017 | 3,200 | Disposed |
| Nov. 25, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (6,033) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 6,033 | Disposed |
| Nov. 25, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (5,533) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 5,533 | Disposed |
| Nov. 25, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,480) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,480 | Disposed |
| Nov. 25, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,806) | $68.49 | Aug. 14, 2020 | 10,806 | Disposed |
| Nov. 25, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (6,448) | $72.44 | Nov. 13, 2020 | 6,448 | Disposed |
| Oct. 15, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (249) | — | — | 249 | Acquired |
| Sept. 14, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (559) | — | — | 559 | Disposed |
| Sept. 11, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (51,454) | $100.06 | Sept. 11, 2021 | 51,454 | Acquired |
| Sept. 8, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (431) | — | — | 431 | Disposed |
| July 15, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (239) | — | — | 239 | Acquired |
| June 10, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,200) | $26.17 | Sept. 8, 2017 | 3,200 | Disposed |
| June 10, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,480) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,480 | Disposed |
| May 27, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,765) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 2,765 | Disposed |
| May 16, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (301) | — | — | 301 | Disposed |
| April 15, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (230) | — | — | 230 | Acquired |
| March 20, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,200) | $26.17 | Sept. 8, 2017 | 3,200 | Disposed |
| March 20, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,017) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 3,017 | Disposed |
| March 20, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,766) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 2,766 | Disposed |
| March 20, 2014 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,481) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,481 | Disposed |
| Jan. 15, 2014 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights | Common Stock (230) | — | — | 230 | Acquired |
| Dec. 18, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,200) | $26.17 | Sept. 8, 2017 | 3,200 | Disposed |
| Dec. 18, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,017) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 3,017 | Disposed |
| Dec. 6, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,766) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 2,766 | Disposed |
| Dec. 6, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,480) | $43.11 | Sept. 6, 2019 | 3,480 | Disposed |
| Aug. 2, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (18,329) | $16.85 | Feb. 4, 2016 | 18,329 | Disposed |
| Aug. 2, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (2,133) | $23.78 | Sept. 11, 2015 | 2,133 | Disposed |
| Aug. 2, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (22,400) | $26.17 | Sept. 8, 2017 | 22,400 | Disposed |
| Aug. 2, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (11,834) | $35.75 | Sept. 10, 2016 | 11,834 | Disposed |
| May 25, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (7,387) | $16.85 | Feb. 4, 2016 | 7,387 | Disposed |
| May 25, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (7,613) | $23.78 | Sept. 11, 2015 | 7,613 | Disposed |
| May 23, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,699) | $23.46 | Sept. 12, 2014 | 3,699 | Disposed |
| May 23, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,052) | $23.78 | Sept. 11, 2015 | 3,052 | Disposed |
| May 23, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (8,249) | $28.09 | Feb. 6, 2015 | 8,249 | Disposed |
| May 16, 2012 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (44,255) | $38.63 | May 16, 2019 | 44,255 | Acquired |
| Sept. 14, 2011 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (48,272) | $29.60 | Sept. 14, 2018 | 48,272 | Acquired |
| Feb. 10, 2011 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (196) | $16.85 | Feb. 4, 2016 | 196 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2011 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (6,399) | $23.78 | Sept. 11, 2015 | 6,399 | Disposed |
| Feb. 10, 2011 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,126) | $28.09 | Feb. 6, 2015 | 3,126 | Disposed |
| Feb. 7, 2011 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (4,947) | $16.85 | Feb. 4, 2016 | 4,947 | Disposed |
| Feb. 7, 2011 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,700) | $23.46 | Sept. 12, 2014 | 3,700 | Disposed |
| Dec. 3, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (10,287) | $16.85 | Feb. 4, 2016 | 10,287 | Disposed |
| Dec. 3, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (3,551) | $19.40 | Nov. 8, 2016 | 3,551 | Disposed |
| Sept. 8, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (51,200) | $26.17 | Sept. 8, 2017 | 51,200 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 17 holdings
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 13, 2017 | STX | NQ Stock Option Grant→ Ordinary Shares (398,774) | 398,774 | Direct |
| Jan. 13, 2017 | STX | Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit Grant→ Ordinary Shares (83,850) | 83,850 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Common Stock | 66,884 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Dividend Equivalent Rights→ Common Stock (1,268) | 1,268 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (12,800) | 12,800 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (24,135) | 24,135 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (30,424) | 30,424 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (41,763) | 41,763 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (34,577) | 34,577 | Direct |
| Nov. 27, 2013 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (20,925) | 20,925 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Common Stock | 41,697 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (56,576) | 56,576 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (3,551) | 3,551 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (7,399) | 7,399 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (21,330) | 21,330 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (11,375) | 11,375 | Direct |
| Aug. 23, 2010 | WDC | Employee Stock Option (right to buy)→ Common Stock (17,213) | 17,213 | Direct |
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $625,000 | — | $4,802,668 | $927,862 | $379,844 | — | $16,789 | $6,752,163 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.