Verizon (NYSE: VZ) HR chief granted 40,495 RSUs vesting from 2027

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Hammock Samantha reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC executive Samantha Hammock received a new equity award. On April 1, 2026, the EVP & Chief HR Officer was granted 40,495 Restricted Stock Units tied to Verizon common stock.

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date when it vests. According to the award terms, the 40,495 RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hammock Samantha

Role EVP & Chief HR Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units - 2026 Award	40,495	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units - 2026 Award — 40,495 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 40,495 units Underlying shares: 40,495 shares Vesting start date: March 1, 2027 +1 more

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RSUs granted 40,495 units Restricted Stock Units granted on April 1, 2026

Underlying shares 40,495 shares Each RSU equals one share of common stock

Vesting start date March 1, 2027 First of three equal annual vesting installments

Shares following transaction 40,495 units Total RSUs held from this award after grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSU Agreement, vest, accrued dividends

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSU Agreement financial

"Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, the RSUs will vest"

vest financial

"the RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

accrued dividends financial

"one share of common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date"

Accrued dividends are payments a company owes to shareholders that have been earned or officially declared but not yet paid; think of them as an IOU the company has for past dividend obligations. They matter to investors because they represent a near-term claim on a company’s cash, affect the company’s reported liabilities and value, and can be especially important when assessing income reliability or priority in a payout situation.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/02/2026 - 04:07 PM

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^*

Hammock Samantha

(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 & Chief HR Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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)

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)
Restricted Stock Units - 2026 Award	⁽¹⁾	04/01/2026		A		40,495		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	40,495	$0	40,495	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date with respect to the date that the RSU vests. Subject to the terms of the RSU Agreement, the RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.

Remarks:

	Evgeniya Berezkina, Attorney-in-fact for Samantha Hammock	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Verizon (VZ) report for Samantha Hammock?

Verizon reported that EVP & Chief HR Officer Samantha Hammock received a grant of 40,495 Restricted Stock Units on April 1, 2026. These units are a form of equity compensation that settle in Verizon common stock as they vest over time beginning in 2027.

How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to the Verizon (VZ) HR chief?

Samantha Hammock was granted 40,495 Restricted Stock Units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Verizon common stock, plus accrued dividends, once the RSU vests and is paid according to the schedule set out in the award agreement.

When do Samantha Hammock’s Verizon (VZ) RSUs start vesting?

The RSUs granted to Samantha Hammock begin vesting on March 1, 2027. The award vests in three equal annual installments, so portions of the 40,495 units will become payable each year starting in 2027 under the terms of the RSU Agreement.

What does each Verizon (VZ) RSU awarded to Samantha Hammock represent?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Verizon common stock, plus accrued dividends, on the payment date associated with the vesting date. This means Hammock’s 40,495 RSUs correspond to 40,495 underlying Verizon common shares if fully vested.

Is Samantha Hammock’s Verizon (VZ) RSU grant an open-market purchase or sale?

The RSU award is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market trade. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A,” showing these 40,495 units were granted as compensation rather than bought or sold on the market by the executive.

How many Verizon (VZ) RSUs does Samantha Hammock hold after this transaction?

After this grant, Samantha Hammock holds 40,495 Restricted Stock Units directly, as reported in the Form 4. This figure reflects the total RSUs covered by this specific award, which will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.