Verizon Communications Inc. filings document material events for a large telecommunications issuer with common stock and numerous registered debt securities. Recent Form 8-K reports cover earnings releases, capital markets activity, tender offers, exchange offers and consent solicitations involving Verizon and subsidiary notes, including fixed-rate and junior subordinated securities with maturities across multiple years.
Proxy materials describe shareholder voting matters, board governance, executive compensation and other annual-meeting disclosures. The filing record also identifies securities registered on national exchanges and provides formal reporting around Verizon's operating results, capital structure, exchange-listed securities and governance disclosures tied to its wireless, broadband, enterprise connectivity and network infrastructure businesses.
Verizon Communications executive Joseph J. Russo reported equity award activity in company stock. On February 11, 2026, he acquired 42,446 shares of common stock at no cost, issued upon vesting of Performance Stock Units that were tied to performance measures other than Verizon’s stock price.
On the same date, 18,529 shares of common stock were withheld at $48.97 per share to cover tax obligations, reducing his directly held shares to 67,962. He also has an additional 6,307 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting retirement-plan ownership rather than direct trading.
Verizon Communications executive Kyle Malady reported equity award activity involving Verizon common stock. On February 11, 2026, he acquired 119,409 shares of common stock at no cost through the vesting of Performance Stock Units that were tied to performance criteria other than Verizon's stock price. On the same date, 58,030 shares were disposed of at $48.97 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After these transactions, Malady directly owned 61,387 shares of Verizon common stock, and indirectly held 19,608 shares through a 401(k) plan.
Verizon Communications executive Samantha Hammock reported equity compensation activity involving Verizon common stock. On February 11, 2026, she acquired 59,705 shares of common stock at no cost, issued upon vesting of performance stock units tied to performance criteria other than Verizon’s stock price.
On the same date, 29,525 shares were disposed of at $48.97 per share to cover tax obligations, a transaction coded as tax-withholding. After these transactions, she directly owned 66,470 shares of Verizon common stock and indirectly held 68 shares through her spouse.
Verizon Communications Inc. filed a current report noting a planned board change. On February 4, 2026, director Clarence Otis, Jr. informed Verizon that he will not stand for re-election when his term expires at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.
Verizon Communications executive Kyle Malady reported a grant of 84,926 special restricted stock units (RSUs) under a 2026 award. The derivative award was recorded at a price of $0 per unit, with Malady shown as holding 84,926 derivative securities directly after the transaction.
Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Verizon common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date tied to vesting. According to the award terms, these RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2027, providing equity-based compensation to Malady in his role as EVP and Group CEO–VZ Business.
Verizon Communications Inc. executive Samantha Hammock, EVP & Chief HR Officer, reported an equity award of derivative securities. On February 4, 2026, she received 84,926 Special Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at a price of $0 per unit, held as a direct ownership position.
Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Verizon common stock, plus accrued dividends, when it vests and is paid. Under the award terms, these RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2027, aligning a portion of her compensation with Verizon’s long-term share performance.
Verizon Communications Inc. granted Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Vandana Venkatesh a 2026 award of 84,926 Special Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on February 4, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Verizon common stock, plus accrued dividends, when it is paid.
Under the award terms, these RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2027, subject to the RSU agreement conditions. Following this grant, Venkatesh beneficially owns 84,926 derivative securities directly in the form of these RSUs.
Verizon Communications executive receives special RSU grant
Verizon Communications Inc. awarded EVP & President, Global Networks & Technology Joseph J. Russo 84,926 Special Restricted Stock Units as a 2026 award on February 4, 2026. The units were granted at a price of $0 per unit and are reported as derivative securities.
Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Verizon common stock, plus accrued dividends, when the award vests. According to the award terms, these RSUs will vest on December 31, 2027, aligning Russo’s compensation with the company’s long-term performance.
Verizon Communications Inc. reported a senior leadership change in its consumer business. Effective February 4, 2026, Sowmyanarayan Sampath ceased serving as Executive Vice President and Group CEO - Verizon Consumer.
He will remain with Verizon in an advisory capacity until March 27, 2026, when he is expected to leave the company.
Verizon Communications executive vice president and president of Global Networks & Technology Joseph J. Russo sold 9,579 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026 at a weighted average price of $44.88 per share, in multiple trades between $44.725 and $44.88. After the sale, he beneficially owned 44,045 shares directly and 6,311 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, which includes stock acquired via dividend reinvestment.