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Verizon Communications (VZ)
NYSE:VZ
US Market

Verizon (VZ) Ownership - Who Owns Verizon?

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Verizon (VZ) Ownership Overview

0.03%14.65%0.22%24.51%60.60%
0.22% Other Institutional Investors
24.51% ETFs
60.60% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Verizon (VZ) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 39.37% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 60.60% 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 14.86% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 24.51% 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

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
320,320,077Institution7.59%14,747,536,345
264,901,776Institution6.28%12,196,077,767
247,179,863Institution5.86%11,380,160,893
180,461,600Institution4.28%8,308,452,064
83,934,321Institution1.99%3,864,336,139
70,738,786Institution1.68%3,256,813,707
35,246,746Institution0.84%1,622,760,186
27,433,024Institution0.65%1,263,016,425
26,298,652Institution0.62%1,210,789,938
26,011,045Institution0.62%1,197,548,512

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
264,901,776Institution6.28%12,196,077,767
70,738,786Institution1.68%3,256,813,707
26,011,045Institution0.62%1,197,548,512
17,228,433Institution0.41%793,197,055
16,994,163Institution0.40%782,411,265
15,412,100Institution0.37%709,573,084
15,267,253Institution0.36%702,904,328
11,203,265Institution0.27%515,798,321
8,206,799Institution0.19%377,841,026
8,000,000Institution0.19%368,320,000

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
120,035,791Institution2.85%6,018,594,561
108,446,787Institution2.57%5,437,521,900
69,061,975Institution1.64%3,299,781,166
53,842,316Institution1.28%2,478,900,229
50,570,835Institution1.20%2,013,224,941
49,719,324Institution1.18%2,375,589,301
35,348,832Institution0.84%1,772,390,436
20,955,302Institution0.50%1,001,244,330
17,188,846Institution0.41%861,848,738
15,205,422Institution0.36%726,515,063

FAQ

Who Owns Verizon Communications (VZ)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.22% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 60.60% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Verizon Communications (VZ) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.22% 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 60.60% 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.