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VZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.54
▲(13.82% Upside)
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Verizon in the last 3 months. The average price target is $46.54 with a high forecast of $51.00 and a low forecast of $43.00. The average price target represents a 13.82% change from the last price of $40.89.
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Communication Services Stocks: Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Alphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG)While VZ’s pro forma valuation... we remain Neutral given limited near‐term catalysts, below-peer multiyear EBITDA/FCF growth, and growth algorithm questions. We reduce our December 2026 price target to $47 (vs. $49 prior)
Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Crexendo (NASDAQ: CXDO)Reiterate Rating: Hold | PO: 45.00 USD | Price: 40.21 USD – We reiterate our Neutral rating and lower our PO to $45 from $49 on a lower 2026E FCF multiple of 9.5x.
Verizon downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas ExaneVerizon downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas Exane
Unknown Analyst
Mizuho Securities
Not Ranked
Mizuho Securities
$49→$44
Hold
7.61%
Upside
Downgraded
10/21/25
Mizuho Securities downgrades Verizon (VZ) to a HoldBNP Paribas Exane analyst Sam McHugh downgraded Verizon to Neutral from Overweight with a $44 price target.
Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Verizon (VZ)Oppenheimer analyst Tim Horan reiterated an Outperform rating and $50.00 price target on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Communication Services Stocks: Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Alphabet Class C (NASDAQ: GOOG)While VZ’s pro forma valuation... we remain Neutral given limited near‐term catalysts, below-peer multiyear EBITDA/FCF growth, and growth algorithm questions. We reduce our December 2026 price target to $47 (vs. $49 prior)
Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Crexendo (NASDAQ: CXDO)Reiterate Rating: Hold | PO: 45.00 USD | Price: 40.21 USD – We reiterate our Neutral rating and lower our PO to $45 from $49 on a lower 2026E FCF multiple of 9.5x.
Verizon downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas ExaneVerizon downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas Exane
Unknown Analyst
Mizuho Securities
Not Ranked
Mizuho Securities
$49→$44
Hold
7.61%
Upside
Downgraded
10/21/25
Mizuho Securities downgrades Verizon (VZ) to a HoldBNP Paribas Exane analyst Sam McHugh downgraded Verizon to Neutral from Overweight with a $44 price target.
Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Verizon (VZ)Oppenheimer analyst Tim Horan reiterated an Outperform rating and $50.00 price target on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
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VZ Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
21
20
19
17
14
Hold
14
17
19
20
17
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
35
37
38
37
31
In the current month, VZ has received 14Buy Ratings, 17Hold Ratings, and 0Sell Ratings. VZ average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 46.54.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
VZ Financial Forecast
VZ Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for VZ is $1.07 with a range of $1.04 to $1.12. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.21. VZ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VZ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for VZ is $1.07 with a range of $1.04 to $1.12. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.21. VZ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VZ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
VZ Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for VZ is $36.08B with a range of $35.32B to $36.45B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $33.82B. VZ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 57.42% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VZ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for VZ is $36.08B with a range of $35.32B to $36.45B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $33.82B. VZ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 57.42% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VZ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
VZ Stock Forecast FAQ
What is VZ’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Verizon’s 12-month average price target is 46.54.
What is VZ’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Verizon has 13.82% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is VZ a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Verizon has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 4 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Verizon’s price target?
The average price target for Verizon is 46.54. This is based on 15 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $51.00 ,the lowest forecast is $43.00. The average price target represents 13.82% Increase from the current price of $40.89.
What do analysts say about Verizon?
Verizon’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 15 Wall Streets Analysts.
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