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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%14.85%4.44%25.16%55.52%
4.44% Other Institutional Investors
25.16% ETFs
55.52% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Verizon (VZ) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 44.45% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 55.52% 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 19.29% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 25.16% 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
Dec 31, 2023
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$137409661
Dec 31, 2023
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$1259453
Dec 31, 2023
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$35231450
Dec 31, 2023
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$4900063

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
319,300,626Institution7.65%15,147,621,697
264,901,776Institution6.34%12,566,940,253
250,618,946Institution6.00%11,889,362,798
178,025,092Institution4.26%8,445,510,364
85,717,274Institution2.05%4,066,427,479
71,598,252Institution1.71%3,396,621,075
35,142,404Institution0.84%1,667,155,646
27,976,032Institution0.67%1,327,182,958
26,691,038Institution0.64%1,266,222,843
26,011,045Institution0.62%1,233,963,975

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
264,901,776Institution6.34%12,566,940,253
71,598,252Institution1.71%3,396,621,075
26,011,045Institution0.62%1,233,963,975
17,228,433Institution0.41%817,316,862
16,994,163Institution0.41%806,203,093
15,412,100Institution0.37%731,150,024
15,267,253Institution0.37%724,278,482
11,164,788Institution0.27%529,657,543
8,206,799Institution0.20%389,330,545
8,000,000Institution0.19%379,520,000

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
120,577,891Institution2.89%6,053,010,128
107,382,192Institution2.57%5,390,586,038
70,568,625Institution1.69%3,356,949,491
54,557,482Institution1.31%2,595,299,419
50,570,835Institution1.21%2,013,224,941
50,160,684Institution1.20%2,374,606,781
35,082,684Institution0.84%1,761,150,737
21,228,446Institution0.51%1,009,837,176
16,536,194Institution0.40%830,116,939
10,997,529Institution0.26%523,152,455

FAQ

Who Owns Verizon Communications (VZ)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 4.44% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 55.52% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 4.44% 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 55.52% 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.