Verizon Completes Acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent

An update from Verizon ( (VZ) ) is now available.

On January 20, 2026, Verizon Communications Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc., with Frontier merging into a Verizon subsidiary and becoming a wholly owned unit of Verizon. As part of the transaction, each outstanding share of Frontier common stock was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash per share, without interest, consolidating Frontier’s operations under Verizon and marking a significant expansion of Verizon’s communications footprint and asset base.

The most recent analyst rating on (VZ) stock is a Hold with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Verizon stock, see the VZ Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VZ Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VZ is a Outperform.

Verizon’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are the most significant factors driving its overall stock score. The company’s ability to generate substantial cash flows and maintain profitability despite high leverage is commendable. Technical indicators suggest positive momentum, although some resistance is noted in the longer term. The earnings call reinforces Verizon’s strategic focus on customer-centric growth and cost efficiency, addressing challenges in churn and competitive pressures.

To see Spark’s full report on VZ stock, click here.

More about Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. operates in the telecommunications industry, providing wireless, broadband, and related communications services to consumer, business, and wholesale customers, with a significant focus on network connectivity and digital infrastructure across the United States.

Average Trading Volume: 28,393,361

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $164.1B

For a thorough assessment of VZ stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.