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

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Verizon (VZ) Ownership Overview

0.03%14.84%11.49%25.70%47.94%
11.49% Other Institutional Investors
25.70% ETFs
47.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Verizon (VZ) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 52.03% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 47.94% 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 26.33% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 25.70% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

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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

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
318,150,675Institution7.54%16,107,968,675
264,901,776Institution6.28%13,411,976,919
246,893,085Institution5.85%12,500,196,894
186,928,616Institution4.43%9,464,195,828
89,282,121Institution2.12%4,520,353,786
70,644,810Institution1.67%3,576,746,730
44,830,775Institution1.06%2,269,782,138
37,235,622Institution0.88%1,885,239,542
30,950,184Institution0.73%1,567,007,816
26,011,045Institution0.62%1,316,939,208

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
264,901,776Institution6.28%13,411,976,919
70,644,810Institution1.67%3,576,746,730
26,011,045Institution0.62%1,316,939,208
17,073,538Institution0.40%864,433,229
16,543,911Institution0.39%837,618,214
15,462,872Institution0.37%782,885,209
14,981,778Institution0.36%758,527,420
11,203,265Institution0.27%567,221,307
8,206,799Institution0.19%415,510,233
8,000,000Institution0.19%405,040,000

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
119,537,153Institution2.83%5,321,794,052
107,415,535Institution2.55%4,782,139,618
74,360,417Institution1.76%3,768,585,934
52,217,106Institution1.24%2,643,752,077
50,570,835Institution1.20%2,013,224,941
48,848,712Institution1.16%2,475,652,724
34,919,278Institution0.83%1,554,606,257
29,169,539Institution0.69%1,478,312,237
17,002,094Institution0.40%756,933,225
15,238,629Institution0.36%772,293,718

FAQ

Who Owns Verizon Communications (VZ)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.49% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 47.94% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 11.49% 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 47.94% 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.