AT&T (NYSE: T) CEO logs benefit-plan stock disposals and share transfer

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Form Type

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AT&T Inc. CEO and President John T. Stankey reported plan-related dispositions of common stock, rather than open-market sales. On January 29, 2026, about 301,913 shares were withheld to satisfy federal taxes tied to a performance share distribution, and about 307,123 shares were disposed of back to the issuer, both through an indirect benefit plan. A further 158,214 shares previously held indirectly by the benefit plan were transferred into his direct ownership following the distribution of performance shares.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider STANKEY JOHN T

Role CEO & President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	301,913.497	$25.13	$7.59M
Disposition	Common Stock	307,122.914	$25.13	$7.72M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 541,457.8 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan); Common Stock — 158,214 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Revised to reflect shares withheld as a result of re-calculation of shares needed to satisfy federal taxes on distribution of performance shares. Revised to reflect shares distributed as a result of re-calculation of taxes. Represents performance shares distributed in cash, after taxes. Revised to reflect transfer of 158,214 shares owned indirectly by benefit plan to direct ownership due to distribution of performance shares.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/19/2026 - 08:17 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

STANKEY JOHN T

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

208 S. AKARD ST.

(Street)

DALLAS

75202

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AT&T INC. [ T ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CEO & President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	01/29/2026		F⁽¹⁾		301,913.4974	D	$25.13	541,457.7996	I	By Benefit Plan
Common Stock	01/29/2026		D⁽²⁾		307,122.9137	D	$25.13	234,334.8859	I	By Benefit Plan
Common Stock								158,214⁽³⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Revised to reflect shares withheld as a result of re-calculation of shares needed to satisfy federal taxes on distribution of performance shares.

2. Revised to reflect shares distributed as a result of re-calculation of taxes. Represents performance shares distributed in cash, after taxes.

3. Revised to reflect transfer of 158,214 shares owned indirectly by benefit plan to direct ownership due to distribution of performance shares.

	/s/ Johnell C. Holland, Attorney-in-fact	02/19/2026
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FAQ

What did AT&T (T) CEO John Stankey report in this amended Form 4?

John Stankey reported benefit-plan-related stock movements, not open-market trades. Shares were withheld for federal taxes and disposed to AT&T in connection with performance share distributions, along with a transfer of shares from indirect plan ownership into direct ownership.

Were John Stankey’s AT&T (T) stock transactions open-market sales?

The transactions were not open-market sales. They reflect shares withheld to cover federal tax obligations and shares disposed directly to AT&T, all linked to performance share distributions within a benefit plan, plus a transfer into direct ownership.

How many AT&T (T) shares were involved in John Stankey’s tax and issuer dispositions?

Approximately 301,913 shares were withheld to satisfy federal taxes, and about 307,123 shares were disposed to AT&T. Both amounts relate to performance share distributions handled through an indirect benefit plan, according to the amended Form 4 footnotes.

What does the transfer of 158,214 AT&T (T) shares signify for John Stankey?

The filing notes that 158,214 shares moved from indirect benefit plan ownership to John Stankey’s direct ownership. This transfer followed distribution of performance shares, changing how the shares are held rather than indicating a purchase or sale in the market.

How are the AT&T (T) shares in this Form 4 held by John Stankey?

The filing shows both indirect and direct holdings. Certain shares are held indirectly through a benefit plan, used for tax withholding and issuer disposition, while 158,214 performance-related shares were transferred into his direct ownership after distribution.