Verizon Strengthens Capital Structure with $4 Billion Notes

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

On May 14, 2026, Verizon Communications Inc. closed a $4 billion junior subordinated notes offering, issuing $2 billion of 6.050% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058 and $2 billion of 6.200% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056 to a syndicate of major investment banks. The securities, sold under an effective shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that became effective on August 29, 2025, reinforce Verizon’s long-term capital structure by adding deeply subordinated, long-dated debt, which can support ongoing financing flexibility and balance sheet management.

The most recent analyst rating on (VZ) stock is a Hold with a $49.00 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 Neutral.

The score is driven by stable profitability and strong recurring cash flow, reinforced by a favorable valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). Earnings-call guidance and operating momentum are constructive, but are tempered by leverage-related balance-sheet risk and mixed near-term technical momentum.

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More about Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. is a major U.S. telecommunications company that provides wireless, wireline, and broadband services to consumer, business, and government customers. The company operates at scale in the global communications industry, relying heavily on access to capital markets to fund network investments and manage its long-dated debt profile.

Average Trading Volume: 25,642,794

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $200.1B

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