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AT&T CEO John T. Stankey acquires 1,020 plan shares

The reported shares reflect reinvested dividend equivalents on deferred stock units, which are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

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AT&T Inc. (T) CEO & President John T. Stankey reported an indirect acquisition of 1,020 common shares through the Benefit Plan on October 30, 2026, at a reported $21.41 per share. The acquisition represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units, which are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis. His reported Benefit Plan holdings after the transaction were 79,692 shares.

Insider STANKEY JOHN T
Role CEO & President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 1,019.687 $21.41 $22K
Holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 79,691.803 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan); Common Stock — 18,443.0082 shares (Indirect, By 401(k)); Common Stock — 1,242,469 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust); Common Stock — 120,000 shares (Indirect, By LP)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person. Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
  2. F2. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 9/30/2026.
Common shares acquired 1,020 shares Indirect acquisition through the Benefit Plan on October 30, 2026
Reported per-share price $21.41 per share Acquisition on October 30, 2026
Benefit Plan holdings after transaction 79,692 shares Reported following the October 30, 2026 transaction
Deferred stock unit settlement 1-for-1 basis Settled only in stock
deferred stock units financial
"reinvestment of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
dividend equivalents financial
"reinvestment of dividend equivalents"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
1-for-1 basis financial
"settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis"

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John T. Stankey reported an indirect acquisition of 1,020 AT&T common shares on October 30, 2026, at a reported $21.41 per share. The shares reflect reinvested dividend equivalents on deferred stock units.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
STANKEY JOHN T

(Last)(First)(Middle)
208 S. AKARD ST.

(Street)
DALLAS TEXAS 75202

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AT&T INC. [ T ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO & President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock10/30/2026A(1)1,019.687A$21.4179,691.803IBy Benefit Plan
Common Stock18,443.0082(2)IBy 401(k)
Common Stock1,242,469IBy Family Trust
Common Stock120,000IBy LP
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person. Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 9/30/2026.
/s/ Johnell C. Holland, Attorney-in-fact11/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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