AT&T CEO exercises RSUs, disposes shares for taxes

AT&T Inc. CEO & President John T. Stankey reported equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AT&T Inc. CEO & President John T. Stankey reported equity compensation activity. He exercised 65,128 Restricted Stock Units (2025), converting them into the same number of common shares under the 2018 Incentive Plan. To cover mandatory tax withholding on this distribution, 24,098 common shares were disposed of at $28.80 per share, a tax-withholding transaction rather than an open-market sale. After these moves, he directly held 199,244 common shares, with additional indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan, a benefit plan, a family trust, and a limited partnership.

Insider Trade Summary

65,128 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 7 txns

Insider STANKEY JOHN T

Role CEO & President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units (2025)	65,128	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	65,128	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	24,098	$28.80	$694K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (2025) — 130,258 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 199,244 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 17,759.6199 shares (Indirect, By 401(k)); Common Stock — 76,927.236 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan); Common Stock — 1,056,225 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust); Common Stock — 120,000 shares (Indirect, By LP)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Restricted stock units acquired pursuant to the 2018 Incentive Plan. Each unit will convert into one share of issuer's common stock. One-third of the units vests and distributes on each of 2/15/2026, 2/15/2027, and 2/15/2028. Vesting (but not distribution) is accelerated on retirement eligibility.
2. F2. Mandatory tax withholding on distribution of Restricted Stock Units.
3. F3. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 1/31/2026.

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What insider transactions did AT&T (T) CEO John Stankey report?

John Stankey reported exercising 65,128 Restricted Stock Units (2025), converting them into the same number of AT&T common shares. He also reported a separate disposition of 24,098 common shares to satisfy mandatory tax withholding obligations related to this equity award distribution.

Did AT&T (T) CEO John Stankey sell shares in the open market?

The filing shows a 24,098-share disposition at $28.80 per share for mandatory tax withholding, not an open-market sale. This transaction reflects shares delivered to satisfy tax obligations tied to the Restricted Stock Units’ distribution, rather than a discretionary sale into the market.

How many AT&T (T) Restricted Stock Units did John Stankey exercise?

John Stankey exercised 65,128 Restricted Stock Units (2025), each converting into one AT&T common share. These units were granted under the 2018 Incentive Plan and represent part of his equity-based compensation as CEO & President of the company.

What is John Stankey’s direct AT&T (T) common stock holding after these transactions?

Following the reported exercise and tax-withholding disposition, John Stankey directly holds 199,244 AT&T common shares. This figure reflects his personal direct ownership and does not include additional indirect holdings through retirement, benefit, trust, or partnership arrangements.

How do John Stankey’s AT&T (T) equity awards vest over time?

The Restricted Stock Units (2025) vest in three equal installments, with one-third vesting and distributing on each of February 15, 2026, February 15, 2027, and February 15, 2028. Vesting, but not distribution, accelerates upon reaching retirement eligibility, according to the footnote.

What indirect AT&T (T) holdings are associated with John Stankey?

The filing lists indirect AT&T common stock holdings through a 401(k) plan, a benefit plan, a family trust, and a limited partnership. These positions are reported separately from his direct ownership and reflect shares held on his behalf by these different entities.

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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 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 TX 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO & President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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
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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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/13/2026		M		65,128	A	(1)	223,342	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		F(2)		24,098	D	$28.8	199,244	D
Common Stock								17,759.6199(3)	I	By 401(k)
Common Stock								76,927.236	I	By Benefit Plan
Common Stock								1,056,225	I	By Family Trust
Common Stock								120,000	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (2025)	(1)	02/13/2026		M			65,128	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	65,128	(1)	130,258	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units acquired pursuant to the 2018 Incentive Plan. Each unit will convert into one share of issuer's common stock. One-third of the units vests and distributes on each of 2/15/2026, 2/15/2027, and 2/15/2028. Vesting (but not distribution) is accelerated on retirement eligibility.

2. Mandatory tax withholding on distribution of Restricted Stock Units.

3. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 1/31/2026.

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