Verizon Officer Files Form 144 Notice for Planned Sale of 1,100 Shares Under Rule 10b5-1 Plan

Executive Summary

On October 27, 2026, Kyle Malady, an Officer of Verizon Communications Inc. ($VZ), filed a Form 144 notice of proposed sale covering 1,100 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $47,300.00. The shares are scheduled for sale on or about October 27, 2026, through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.

Transaction Context & Plan Details

• Acquisition Origin: The 1,100 shares were originally acquired on March 1, 2026, via restricted stock vesting as compensatory equity.
• Pre-Scheduled Trading Plan: The proposed sale is executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on May 18, 2026.
• Historical Selling Pattern: The reporting owner has engaged in regular, weekly programmatic sales of 1,100 shares throughout August, September, and October 2026, reflecting consistent pre-scheduled execution rather than discretionary open-market timing.

Market Significance & Impact

Given that the proposed transaction amounts to approximately $47,300 across an outstanding share base of over 4.15 billion shares, the transaction volume is immaterial relative to Verizon's float and daily trading volume. The trading significance is rated Low.