AT&T (NYSE: T) COO receives deferred stock units as equity compensation

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AT&T Inc. Chief Operating Officer Jeffery S. McElfresh received a compensation-related equity award through a company benefit plan. On April 30, 2026, he acquired 2,236.345 deferred stock units of AT&T common stock at $26.13 per share via a benefit plan, funded by automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions.

These deferred stock units will be settled only in AT&T stock on a 1-for-1 basis. After this award, McElfresh held 179,229.798 shares indirectly through the benefit plan, 724,034 shares directly, and 9,473.5314 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, based on a statement dated March 31, 2026. The filing reflects routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider McElfresh Jeffery S.

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,236.345	$26.13	$58K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 179,229.798 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan); Common Stock — 724,034 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Represents deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions. Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 3/31/2026.

Key Figures

Deferred stock units awarded: 2,236.345 units Award reference price: $26.13 per share Indirect benefit plan holdings: 179,229.798 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Deferred stock units awarded 2,236.345 units Grant/award acquisition on April 30, 2026

Award reference price $26.13 per share Deferred stock units credited value

Indirect benefit plan holdings 179,229.798 shares Total indirectly held by benefit plan after transaction

Direct holdings 724,034 shares Common stock held directly after reported transactions

401(k) plan holdings 9,473.5314 shares Indirect holdings via 401(k), based on 3/31/2026 statement

Key Terms

deferred stock units, automatic payroll deductions, partial company matching contributions, 401(k), +1 more

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deferred stock units financial

"Represents deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions"

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.

automatic payroll deductions financial

"purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions"

partial company matching contributions financial

"automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions"

401(k) financial

"Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 3/31/2026."

A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

Benefit Plan financial

"nature_of_ownership": "By Benefit Plan""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/04/2026 - 04:15 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^*

McElfresh Jeffery S.

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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

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

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)
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	04/30/2026		A⁽¹⁾		2,236.345	A	$26.13	179,229.798	I	By Benefit Plan
Common Stock								9,473.5314⁽²⁾	I	By 401(k)
Common Stock								724,034	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. Represents deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions. Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 3/31/2026.

	/s/ Johnell C. Holland, Attorney-in-fact	05/04/2026
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FAQ

What did AT&T (T) COO Jeffery McElfresh report in this Form 4 filing?

Jeffery McElfresh reported receiving 2,236.345 deferred stock units of AT&T common stock through a company benefit plan. The units were credited at $26.13 per share and represent compensation, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Is the AT&T (T) COO transaction an insider buy or sale of common stock?

The transaction is classified as an acquisition via grant or award, not an open-market buy or sale. McElfresh received deferred stock units through a benefit plan using payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions as a form of equity compensation.

How many AT&T (T) shares does the COO hold after this reported award?

After the award, McElfresh held 724,034 AT&T shares directly, 179,229.798 shares indirectly through a benefit plan, and 9,473.5314 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. These totals reflect his reported positions following the April 30, 2026 transactions.

What are deferred stock units in the AT&T (T) COO Form 4 filing?

Deferred stock units are bookkeeping entries that track a right to receive shares later. In this filing, the units were purchased via payroll deductions and company matching, and are settled only in AT&T stock on a 1-for-1 basis at a future date.

How was the AT&T (T) COO’s 401(k) position determined in this filing?

The indirect 401(k) holdings of 9,473.5314 AT&T shares are based on a 401(k) plan statement dated March 31, 2026. This figure reflects plan-reported units and is separate from his direct and benefit plan share holdings disclosed in the same Form 4.