Verizon Communications (VZ)

Currency in USD
44.61
+0.09(+0.20%)
Closed·
44.39-0.22(-0.49%)
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Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
43.8845.48
52 wk Range
38.3947.36
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
44.61
Open
44.58
Day's Range
43.88-45.48
52 wk Range
38.39-47.36
Volume
64.54M
Average Volume (3m)
28.28M
1-Year Change
11.5808%
Book Value / Share
24.77
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
49.03
Upside
+9.90%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Verizon Company Profile

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Employees
89900

Verizon Communications Inc SWOT Analysis


Telecom Titan's Crossroads
Verizon faces growth challenges amid industry evolution, balancing strong financials with slowing subscriber growth and strategic acquisitions
Broadband Ambitions
Explore Verizon's aggressive broadband strategy, aiming to double FWA subscribers by 2028 and accelerate fiber expansion through organic growth and acquisitions
Competitive Pressures
Delve into Verizon's efforts to maintain market share against fierce rivals, while navigating the complexities of 5G rollout and evolving consumer demands
Financial Outlook
Analysts project modest growth with a $42-$49 price target range. Verizon offers a 6.85% dividend yield, balancing investor returns with debt concerns
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Verizon Communications Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Verizon exceeded Q4 2025 expectations with EPS of $1.09 (vs $1.06 forecast) and revenue of $36.4B (vs $36.1B forecast), driving a 5% pre-market stock increase
  • The company completed the strategic Frontier acquisition to enhance its fiber network while announcing a significant workforce reduction of 13,000 employees in Q4
  • Full year 2025 results showed strong performance with Adjusted EBITDA of $50B (2.5% increase) and Free Cash Flow of $20.1B
  • Verizon provided optimistic 2026 guidance with adjusted EPS of $4.90-$4.95 (4-5% growth) and projected free cash flow of $21.5B+
  • CEO Dan Schulman emphasized transformation efforts, targeting $5B in operational expense savings and significant synergies from the Frontier acquisition
Last Updated: 30/01/2026, 14:26
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Compare VZ to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
VZ
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
11.0x16.7x6.0x
PEG Ratio
−5.660.340.01
Price/Book
1.8x2.0x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x1.2x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.6%18.5%29.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
15 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 49.03
(+9.90% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold48.00+7.60%45.00Maintain02/02/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold49.00+9.84%47.00Maintain02/02/2026
KeyBanc
Hold---Maintain02/02/2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold48.00+7.60%44.00Maintain02/02/2026
Scotiabank
Hold50.25+12.64%48.00Maintain02/02/2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.06%
Dividend Yield
6.19%
Industry Median 4.11%
Annualised payout
2.76
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.94%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.09 / 1.06
Revenue / Forecast
36.40B / 36.10B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Verizon (VZ) Share Price Today?

The live Verizon share price today is 44.61

What Stock Exchange Does Verizon (VZ) Trade On?

Verizon is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Verizon?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Verizon is "VZ."

Does Verizon Pay Dividends? What’s The Current VZ Dividend Yield?

Yes, VZ Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Verizon dividend yield is 6.19%.

What Is the Current Verizon Market Cap?

As of today, Verizon market capitalisation is 188.12B.

What Is Verizon's (VZ) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Verizon EPS is currently 4.06 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Verizon Earnings Date?

Verizon's next earnings report will be released on 20 Apr 2026.

Is VZ a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Verizon moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Verizon Stock Split?

Verizon has split 3 times. (See the VZ stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Verizon Have?

Verizon has 89900 employees.

What is the current trading status of Verizon (VZ)?

As of 03 Feb 2026, Verizon (VZ) is trading at a price of 44.61, with a previous close of 44.61. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 43.88 to 45.48, while its 52-week range spans from 38.39 to 47.36.

What Is Verizon (VZ) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Verizon is USD49.03, with a high estimate of USD70 and a low estimate of USD42. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9.90% Upside potential.

What Is the VZ After Hours Price?

VZ's last after hours stock price is 44.39, the stock has decreased by -0.22, or -0.49%.
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