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Verizon (VZ)
NYSE:VZ
VZ Stock Chart & Stats
$39.98
-$0.31(-0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.98
-$0.31(-0.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.59 - $47.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.66M
Average Volume (3M)25.32M
Market Cap
$167.90B
Enterprise Value$345.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$170.45B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.21
Shares Outstanding4,216,425,300
10 Day Avg. Volume28,917,045
30 Day Avg. Volume25,322,288
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)1.70
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio8.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.67Price Target Upside16.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial OutlookVerizon has a resilient wireless service revenue growth outlook, attractive fiber growth story, healthy balance sheet, and a notable ~6.6% dividend yield.
Growth InitiativesVerizon plans to significantly invest in marketing and customer experience to drive mobility and broadband growth.
Leadership ChangesThe CEO transition to Dan Schulman, a former PayPal CEO and telco veteran, signals an effort to address ongoing challenges.
Bears Say
Capital ExpendituresIncreased capital expenditure for fiber build and other projects is expected to pressure free cash flow in the coming years.
Market CompetitionThe US Wireless industry is becoming increasingly competitive and Verizon's ability to grow above the recent 2-3% level is unclear.
Subscriber TrendsInvestors have been frustrated by Verizon’s retail post-paid phone subscriber losses and less aggressive FWA strategy relative to peers.
Verizon News
VZ FAQ
What was Verizon’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verizon lowest stock price was $37.59 and its highest was $47.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Verizon’s market cap?
Verizon’s market cap is $167.90B.
When is Verizon’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verizon’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 30, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Verizon’s earnings last quarter?
Verizon released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.191 by $0.019.
Is Verizon overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verizon’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Verizon pay dividends?
Verizon pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.69 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.6%. See more information on Verizon dividends here
What is Verizon’s EPS estimate?
Verizon’s EPS estimate is 1.07.
How many shares outstanding does Verizon have?
Verizon has 4,216,425,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verizon’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verizon reported an EPS of $1.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.191. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.263%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verizon?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VZ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Verizon Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.67 (16.73% Upside)
$46.67 (16.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VZ Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 25.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. is a leading American telecommunications company headquartered in New York City. It operates in two primary sectors: Wireless and Wireline. The Wireless segment provides mobile communication services, including voice, data, and messaging services, primarily through its extensive 4G LTE and growing 5G networks. The Wireline segment offers broadband, video, and landline services to residential and business customers. Verizon is known for its commitment to innovation and customer service, offering a range of products including smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices, alongside a suite of entertainment and digital media services.
VZ Company Deck
VZ Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights Verizon's solid performance in revenue growth, free cash flow, and strategic acquisitions. However, challenges remain in tackling customer churn and competitive pressures, necessitating a strategic shift to enhance customer-centric growth and cost efficiency.View all VZ earnings summariesVZ Revenue Breakdown
82.78% Service revenues and other
17.22% Wireless equipment
VZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.67
▲(16.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
14.79% Mutual Funds
11.93% Other Institutional Investors
48.25% Public Companies and Individual Investors