How was the AT&T COO’s 401(k) share balance determined?

The 8,852.6759 shares reported as indirectly owned through a 401(k) plan are based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 10/31/2025 .

AT&T (NYSE: T) COO adds deferred stock units via benefit and 401(k) plans

Q: What are the deferred stock units reported by the AT&T COO?

The filing explains the units represent deferred stock units purchased with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions, and they are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis .

Q: Is this AT&T Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The Form 4 is indicated as filed by one reporting person , the Chief Operating Officer of AT&T Inc.

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AT&T Inc. Chief Operating Officer filed a Form 4 reporting routine acquisitions of company equity through benefit plans. On 12/31/2025, the reporting person acquired 704.508 deferred stock units of AT&T common stock at $24.84 per unit, funded by automatic payroll deductions with partial company matching. These deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 170,751.037 shares indirectly through a benefit plan, 8,852.6759 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan based on a statement dated 10/31/2025, and 557,461 shares directly.

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	704.508	$24.84	$17K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 170,751.037 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan); Common Stock — 557,461 shares (Direct)

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 10/31/2025.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/05/2026 - 04:03 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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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^*

McElfresh Jeffery S.

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

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

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	12/31/2025		A⁽¹⁾		704.508	A	$24.84	170,751.037	I	By Benefit Plan
Common Stock								8,852.6759⁽²⁾	I	By 401(k)
Common Stock								557,461	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 10/31/2025.

	/s/ Johnell C. Holland, Attorney-in-fact	01/05/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AT&T (T) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows AT&T Inc.'s Chief Operating Officer acquired 704.508 deferred stock units of AT&T common stock on 12/31/2025 through a company benefit plan.

At what price were the AT&T deferred stock units acquired by the COO?

The reporting person acquired the deferred stock units at a price of $24.84 per unit of AT&T common stock.

How many AT&T shares does the COO beneficially own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the COO beneficially owned 170,751.037 shares indirectly via a benefit plan, 8,852.6759 shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan, and 557,461 shares directly.

What are the deferred stock units reported by the AT&T COO?

The filing explains the units represent deferred stock units purchased with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions, and they are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

Is this AT&T Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The Form 4 is indicated as filed by one reporting person, the Chief Operating Officer of AT&T Inc.