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Verizon Communications (VZ)
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VZ Stock Chart & Stats
$39.92
-$0.31(-0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.92
-$0.31(-0.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.59 - $47.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.66M
Average Volume (3M)27.80M
Market Cap
$169.25B
Enterprise Value$349.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$170.45B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta0.25
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.07Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 10, 2025Dividend Yield6.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.21
Shares Outstanding4,216,425,300
10 Day Avg. Volume19,876,063
30 Day Avg. Volume27,804,661
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 Cap2.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.54Price Target Upside16.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceVerizon posted good results with upside phone adds, EBITDA/FCF, reiterated guidance, and expects 2026 FCF growth.
Leadership And StrategyThe new CEO dismissed the notion that VZ is fundamentally flawed but instead has the assets to actually thrive.
Operational GrowthVerizon plans to significantly invest in marketing and customer experience to drive mobility and broadband growth.
Bears Say
Competitive EnvironmentThe US Wireless industry is becoming increasingly competitive and Verizon's ability to grow above the recent 2-3% level is unclear.
Financial PressureIncreased capital expenditure for fiber build and other projects is expected to pressure free cash flow in the coming years.
Market ReactionSince announcing the CEO change, VZ shares have sold off ~8% - as has the broader sector, indicating the market sees Verizon's reinvention as value destructive.
Verizon News
VZ FAQ
What was Verizon Communications’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verizon Communications lowest stock price was $37.59 and its highest was $47.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Verizon Communications’s market cap?
Verizon Communications’s market cap is $169.25B.
When is Verizon Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verizon Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 30, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Verizon Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Verizon Communications 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 Communications overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verizon Communications’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Verizon Communications pay dividends?
Verizon Communications pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.69 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.6%. See more information on Verizon Communications dividends here
What is Verizon Communications’s EPS estimate?
Verizon Communications’s EPS estimate is 1.07.
How many shares outstanding does Verizon Communications have?
Verizon Communications has 4,216,425,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verizon Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verizon Communications 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 Communications?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VZ
Verizon Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.54 (16.58% Upside)
$46.54 (16.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VZ Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 25.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Verizon Communications
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
$46.54
▲(16.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
15.21% Mutual Funds
5.10% Other Institutional Investors
55.68% Public Companies and Individual Investors