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Verizon Communications (VZ)
NYSE:VZ
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Verizon (VZ) Ownership - Who Owns Verizon?

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Verizon (VZ) Ownership Overview

0.03%14.92%11.43%25.22%48.39%
11.43% Other Institutional Investors
25.22% ETFs
48.39% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Verizon (VZ) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 51.58% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 48.39% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Verizon (VZ) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 26.36% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 25.22% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Feb 25, 2026
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$11162250
Feb 03, 2026
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$429906
May 09, 2025
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$438100
May 08, 2025
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$396900

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Mar 31, 2024
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$166434887
Mar 31, 2024
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$1548519
Mar 31, 2024
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$1004000
Mar 31, 2024
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$2635500

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
321,258,473Institution7.69%15,423,619,289
267,272,067Institution6.40%12,831,731,937
251,222,999Institution6.02%12,061,216,182
176,817,821Institution4.23%8,489,023,586
85,859,114Institution2.06%4,122,096,063
71,598,252Institution1.71%3,437,432,079
35,253,621Institution0.84%1,692,526,344
30,480,068Institution0.73%1,463,348,065
25,605,047Institution0.61%1,229,298,306
22,667,651Institution0.54%1,088,273,925

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
267,272,067Institution6.40%12,831,731,937
71,598,252Institution1.71%3,437,432,079
25,605,047Institution0.61%1,229,298,306
17,228,433Institution0.41%827,137,068
16,994,163Institution0.41%815,889,766
15,412,100Institution0.37%739,934,921
15,267,253Institution0.37%732,980,817
11,164,788Institution0.27%536,021,472
8,206,799Institution0.20%394,008,420
7,500,000Institution0.18%360,075,000

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
120,577,891Institution2.89%6,053,010,128
109,345,159Institution2.62%5,251,847,987
70,969,737Institution1.70%3,351,900,679
54,673,196Institution1.31%2,620,486,284
50,648,517Institution1.21%2,443,284,460
50,570,835Institution1.21%2,013,224,941
35,082,684Institution0.84%1,761,150,737
21,009,881Institution0.50%992,296,680
16,536,194Institution0.40%830,116,939
11,040,815Institution0.26%529,186,263

FAQ

Who Owns Verizon Communications (VZ)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.43% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 48.39% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.43% of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 48.39% of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Verizon Communications (VZ)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Verizon Communications (VZ).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.