AT&T CEO John Stankey adds deferred stock units
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AT&T Inc. reports that CEO & President John T. Stankey acquired 927.915 deferred stock units on July 31, 2026 through a benefit plan, representing reinvested dividend equivalents on previously purchased deferred stock units, at a reported price of $23.2500 per share. These units are settled in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
After this acquisition, the benefit plan held 78,672.1160 units. Stankey also reports indirect holdings of 18,244.0712 shares in a 401(k), 1,255,469.0000 shares via a family trust, and 120,000.0000 shares through a limited partnership.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 927.915 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
STANKEY JOHN T
Role
CEO & President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 927.915 | $23.25 | $22K |
| Holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 78,672.116 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan);
Common Stock — 18,244.0712 shares (Indirect, By 401(k));
Common Stock — 1,255,469 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust);
Common Stock — 120,000 shares (Indirect, By LP)
Footnotes (2)
- 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.
- F2. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 6/30/2026.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units acquired: 927.915 units
Reported price per share: 23.2500 per share
Benefit plan holdings after transaction: 78,672.1160 shares
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6 metrics
Deferred stock units acquired
927.915 units
Grant/award acquisition on 2026-07-31 via dividend-equivalent reinvestment
Reported price per share
23.2500 per share
Price used for the 927.915-unit dividend-equivalent reinvestment
Benefit plan holdings after transaction
78,672.1160 shares
Indirect ownership by benefit plan following the July 31, 2026 acquisition
401(k) plan holdings
18,244.0712 shares
Indirect ownership by 401(k), based on a plan statement dated 6/30/2026
Family trust holdings
1,255,469.0000 shares
Indirect ownership reported as held by a family trust
Limited partnership holdings
120,000.0000 shares
Indirect ownership reported as held by a limited partnership
Key Terms
deferred stock units, dividend equivalents, Benefit Plan, 401(k) plan, +1 more
5 terms
deferred stock units financial
"Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis."
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
"Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person."
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.
Benefit Plan financial
"Nature of ownership for the acquired units is listed as By Benefit Plan."
401(k) plan financial
"Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 6/30/2026."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Family Trust financial
"Indirect ownership includes common stock held By Family Trust."
FAQ
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What did AT&T (T) CEO John T. Stankey report in this Form 4?
CEO John T. Stankey acquired 927.915 deferred stock units on July 31, 2026 through a benefit plan. The units reflect reinvested dividend equivalents and will be settled in AT&T stock on a 1-for-1 basis according to the filing footnote.
How many AT&T (T) units did Stankey acquire and at what price?
Stankey acquired 927.915 deferred stock units at a reported price of $23.2500 per share. The acquisition arose from reinvestment of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units he previously purchased, rather than an open-market stock purchase.
What are deferred stock units in AT&T (T)'s benefit plan?
Deferred stock units are described as settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis. In this case, the filing states the 927.915 units represent reinvestment of dividend equivalents, effectively crediting additional stock-linked units instead of cash dividends.
What are John Stankey's benefit-plan and 401(k) holdings after this AT&T (T) filing?
After the reported transaction, the benefit plan held 78,672.1160 deferred stock units for Stankey. Separately, he reports indirect ownership of 18,244.0712 AT&T shares in a 401(k) plan, based on a statement dated June 30, 2026.
What other indirect AT&T (T) holdings does John Stankey report?
In addition to benefit-plan and 401(k) positions, Stankey reports 1,255,469.0000 AT&T shares held by a family trust and 120,000.0000 shares held through a limited partnership, all listed as indirect ownership in the Form 4 data.
Does this AT&T (T) Form 4 indicate a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Form 4’s document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and the footnotes describing these transactions do not reference any trading plan. The reported acquisition reflects benefit-plan dividend-equivalent reinvestment rather than a market trade.
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