Was the August 18, 2026 VZ share sale by Kyle Malady under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 18, 2026. Such plans pre-arrange trades, which can reduce the significance of trade timing for information content.

What price did Kyle Malady receive per share in the August 18, 2026 VZ stock sale?

He received a price of $48.68 per share for the 1,100 Verizon (VZ) shares sold. The filing identifies this as the transaction price per share for the open-market or private sale on that date.

Verizon EVP sells 1,100 shares at $48.68 each

Q: What insider transaction in VZ stock did Kyle Malady report on August 18, 2026?

Kyle Malady reported selling 1,100 shares of Verizon (VZ) common stock on August 18, 2026 at $48.68 per share. The transaction was a sale in the open market or private transaction as reflected by code "S".

Q: How many Verizon (VZ) shares does Kyle Malady hold after the reported sale?

After the sale, Kyle Malady holds 109,866 Verizon common shares directly. He also has an indirect position of 20,200 shares held "By 401(k)", as reported in the same Form 4.

Q: Does the Form 4 for Verizon (VZ) show any option exercises or derivative trades by Kyle Malady?

No. The reported activity consists of a single common stock sale of 1,100 shares and a separate entry reflecting 401(k) holdings. The derivative transaction count in the summary is zero, indicating no option or derivative exercises.

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) officer Kyle Malady, EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business, reported selling 1,100 shares of common stock on August 18, 2026 at $48.68 per share in an open-market transaction.

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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) officer Kyle Malady, EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business, reported selling 1,100 shares of common stock on August 18, 2026 at $48.68 per share in an open-market transaction. The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 18, 2026. Following this sale, he holds 109,866 Verizon shares directly and 20,200 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 1,100 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Malady Kyle

Role EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business

Sold 1,100 shs ($54K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock ^F1	1,100	$48.68	$54K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 109,866 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 20,200 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

F1. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 18, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,100 shares Sale price: $48.68 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 109,866 shares +3 more

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Shares sold 1,100 shares Common stock sale on August 18, 2026

Sale price $48.68 per share Price for the 1,100 Verizon common shares sold

Direct holdings after transaction 109,866 shares Direct Verizon common stock owned following the sale

Indirect holdings via 401(k) 20,200 shares Verizon common stock held indirectly "By 401(k)" as reported

Net shares sold 1,100 shares Net buy/sell shares in transaction summary (net-sell)

10b5-1 plan adoption date May 18, 2026 Date the reporting person adopted the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open market or private transaction, 401(k)

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open market or private transaction financial

"transaction code description: Sale in open market or private transaction"

401(k) financial

"nature_of_ownership: By 401(k)"

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.

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What insider transaction in VZ stock did Kyle Malady report on August 18, 2026?

Kyle Malady reported selling 1,100 shares of Verizon (VZ) common stock on August 18, 2026 at $48.68 per share. The transaction was a sale in the open market or private transaction as reflected by code "S".

How many Verizon (VZ) shares does Kyle Malady hold after the reported sale?

After the sale, Kyle Malady holds 109,866 Verizon common shares directly. He also has an indirect position of 20,200 shares held "By 401(k)", as reported in the same Form 4.

Does the Form 4 for Verizon (VZ) show any option exercises or derivative trades by Kyle Malady?

No. The reported activity consists of a single common stock sale of 1,100 shares and a separate entry reflecting 401(k) holdings. The derivative transaction count in the summary is zero, indicating no option or derivative exercises.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 02:23 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Malady Kyle

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS

(Street)

NEW YORK

10036

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC [ VZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

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	08/18/2026		S⁽¹⁾		1,100	D	$48.68	109,866	D
Common Stock								20,200	I	By 401(k)

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. This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on May 18, 2026.

Remarks:

	Evgeniya Berezkina, Attorney-in-fact for Kyle Malady	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR