Verizon Communications (VZ)
NYSE:VZ
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VZ Stock Chart & Stats
$46.55
-$0.31(-0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$46.55
-$0.31(-0.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.39 - $51.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.66M
Average Volume (3M)21.96M
Market Cap
$189.45B
Enterprise Value$378.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$195.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.0
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS Estimate
1.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.10
Shares Outstanding4,175,559,000
10 Day Avg. Volume25,234,774
30 Day Avg. Volume21,955,181
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.62
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio8.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.13Price Target Upside9.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)4.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$142.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent operating cash flow (~$37B) and TTM free cash flow (~$20B) provide durable internal funding for capex, debt service, and shareholder returns. This steady cash conversion supports long-term investment in network buildouts and cushions the business during cyclical downturns.
Broadband & Fiber ExpansionLarge fiber build and sustained broadband net adds expand Verizon’s addressable market and recurring revenue base. Fiber passings create long-lived competitive advantages via higher ARPU, lower churn, and differentiated fixed broadband economics versus legacy copper or wireless-only competitors.
Margin & Profitability ImprovementRecent margin expansion shows operating leverage from a simpler product set, lower acquisition costs, and efficiency initiatives. Higher and improving EBITDA margins bolster sustainable cash flow, increase capacity to fund capex, and enable continued shareholder returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated debt-to-equity (~1.9x historically ~1.7x–2.2x) constrains financial flexibility and increases interest rate sensitivity. While management targets deleveraging, the existing leverage level limits ability to pursue large M&A or absorb shocks without slowing buybacks or deferring investments.
Limited Revenue Growth TrajectoryA structurally mature telecom market and commodity-like service offerings have left top-line growth muted. With revenue largely flat historically, long-term upside depends on execution of fiber monetization, service bundling, and enterprise solutions rather than reliable organic service expansion.
Acquisition-related Costs & Integration RiskThe Frontier deal raises non-cash depreciation and incremental interest, temporarily boosting leverage and compressing margins. Integration and severance costs (~$1.1B) create execution risk; targeted synergies take years to realize, leaving near-term pressure on reported results and cash flows.
Verizon News
VZ FAQ
What was Verizon Communications’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verizon Communications lowest stock price was $38.39 and its highest was $51.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Verizon Communications’s market cap?
Verizon Communications’s market cap is $189.45B.
When is Verizon Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verizon Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Verizon Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Verizon Communications released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.07.
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 $0.708 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 1.27.
How many shares outstanding does Verizon Communications have?
Verizon Communications has 4,175,559,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verizon Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verizon Communications reported an EPS of $1.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.21. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.552%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verizon Communications?
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:
$51.13 (9.83% Upside)
$51.13 (9.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VZ Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 773.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment is dedicated to providing enterprise-level solutions. It offers comprehensive network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud integration, virtual and software-defined networking, and high-speed internet access services. This segment further delivers sophisticated internet protocol-based voice and video communication tools, unified communications and collaboration platforms, and specialized customer contact center solutions. Beyond core connectivity, it provides a suite of managed services and data security offerings. Its extensive portfolio also covers domestic and international voice and data services, such as calling, messaging, conferencing, advanced contact center functionalities, and dedicated private line and data access networks. Moreover, the Business segment furnishes customer premises equipment, along with essential installation, maintenance, and on-site support services, and a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services. By December 31, 2021, this segment had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and holds its corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The company, which was originally known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, officially adopted its current name in June 2000.
VZ Company Deck
VZ Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum and tangible financial improvement (revenue growth, positive postpaid phone net adds for the first time in 13 years, EBITDA and EPS expansion, churn improvement, lower acquisition/retention costs, raised EPS guidance and reaffirmed free cash flow guidance). These positives were balanced against identifiable near-term headwinds including the January network outage (≈80 bps hit to wireless service revenue), promotional amortization and pricing lapping (~180 bps), acquisition-related higher depreciation/interest, severance/integration costs (~$1.1B) and a temporary dip in wireless service revenue (down ~1%). Overall, management framed these as transitional and addressable through their transformation agenda, and the quantity and magnitude of the favorable operating and financial results materially outweigh the lowlights.View all VZ earnings summariesVZ Revenue Breakdown
81.57% Service revenues and other
18.43% Wireless equipment
VZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.13
▲(9.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
14.91% Mutual Funds
11.44% Other Institutional Investors
47.36% Public Companies and Individual Investors