AT&T (NYSE: T) executive gains deferred stock units through benefit plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AT&T INC. executive Lori M. Lee reported an acquisition of common stock-linked deferred stock units through a company benefit plan. On April 30, 2026, a grant of 304.968 units at $26.13 per share-equivalent increased her indirect holdings under the benefit plan to 8,783.509 units.
The filing also lists indirect holdings of AT&T common stock held through other vehicles, including 190,818 shares by a joint trust, 391,151 shares by a 2024 trust, and 14,299.9052 shares in a 401(k) plan based on a statement dated March 31, 2026. These are reported as ownership positions rather than new open‑market trades.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Lee Lori M
Role
Global Mktg Ofr & SEVP Intl
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 304.968 | $26.13 | $8K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 8,783.509 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan)
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 granted: 304.968 units
Grant price per unit: $26.13 per share
Benefit plan holdings: 8,783.509 units
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6 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
304.968 units
Grant under benefit plan on April 30, 2026 at $26.13
Grant price per unit
$26.13 per share
Price for deferred stock units acquired via benefit plan
Benefit plan holdings
8,783.509 units
Deferred stock units held indirectly by benefit plan after grant
Joint trust holdings
190,818 shares
AT&T common stock held indirectly by joint trust
2024 trust holdings
391,151 shares
AT&T common stock held indirectly by 2024 trust
401(k) plan holdings
14,299.9052 shares
AT&T common stock in 401(k) based on March 31, 2026 statement
Key Terms
deferred stock units, automatic payroll deductions, partial company matching contributions, 401(k), +1 more
5 terms
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
"deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions"
partial company matching contributions financial
"with 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.
deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis financial
"Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis"
FAQ
What did AT&T (T) executive Lori M. Lee report in this Form 4?
Lori M. Lee reported receiving 304.968 deferred stock units linked to AT&T common stock through a company benefit plan. The units were valued at $26.13 each, increasing her indirect holdings in that plan to 8,783.509 units as of the reported date.
Was this AT&T (T) Form 4 a stock purchase or sale by Lori M. Lee?
The Form 4 shows an acquisition classified as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale. Lee received 304.968 deferred stock units through automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions under a benefit plan, settled in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
What are the deferred stock units mentioned in AT&T (T) executive Lori M. Lee’s Form 4?
The deferred stock units represent stock-linked units purchased via automatic payroll deductions with partial company matching contributions. According to the filing, these units are settled only in AT&T stock on a 1-for-1 basis, meaning each unit converts into one share when distributed.
How is Lori M. Lee’s 401(k) position in AT&T (T) stock reported in this Form 4?
Her 401(k) holdings are reported as 14,299.9052 shares of AT&T common stock, held indirectly. This figure is based on a 401(k) plan statement dated March 31, 2026, and is presented as an ownership balance rather than a new transaction in the account.