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Verizon ( (VZ) ) has provided an update.
On January 30, 2026, Verizon detailed 2026 earnings and cash flow expectations tied to significant cost-structure and market-strategy changes designed to fund long-term business investment, reduce its net unsecured debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, and support returning about $55 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases through the end of 2028. As part of this capital return plan, the board that day declared a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share, representing a 2.5% annualized increase, and authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 billion in common stock, with at least $3 billion of buybacks anticipated in 2026, signaling an aggressive capital return stance while retaining discretion to adjust repurchases in response to market conditions and operational needs.
The most recent analyst rating on (VZ) stock is a Hold with a $41.00 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.
The score is driven primarily by strong financial fundamentals (profitability and free cash flow) and attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). These positives are partially offset by weaker technical signals (below key moving averages and negative MACD) and execution risks noted around churn/competition, despite constructive guidance and strategic progress (including the Frontier integration and cost actions).
To see Spark’s full report on VZ stock, click here.
More about Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. is a major U.S. telecommunications company that provides wireless, broadband, and other communications services to consumer, business, and government customers, competing on network performance, pricing, and evolving digital and technology offerings in a highly competitive connectivity market.
Average Trading Volume: 26,887,074
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $166.2B
See more insights into VZ stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.