Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.4337
- Book/Share 24.7067
- PB 1.6619
- Debt/Equity 1.6484
- CurrentRatio 0.6373
- ROIC 0.07
- MktCap 170971970964.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.6418
- PFCF 8.7199
- PE 9.4148
- Debt/Assets 0.4432
- DivYield 0.0671
- ROE 0.1822
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | VZ | BNP Paribas Exane | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $44 | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| Resumed | VZ | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | $49 | Sept. 2, 2025 |
| Resumed | VZ | Morgan Stanley | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $47 | July 10, 2025 |
| Resumed | VZ | BofA Securities | -- | Neutral | -- | $45 | July 7, 2025 |
| Upgrade | VZ | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | -- | $48 | April 11, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VZ | Wolfe Research | Outperform | Peer Perform | -- | -- | March 12, 2025 |
| Upgrade | VZ | DZ Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $40 | Jan. 29, 2025 |
| Initiation | VZ | Bernstein | -- | Market Perform | -- | $48 | Dec. 10, 2024 |
News
Rates Going Lower Next Week: Our Top 5% Dividend Picks Could Soar
Published: October 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.
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Trick-or-Tech: New Verizon survey reveals how families stay safe and connected on Halloween
Published: October 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As ghosts and goblins prepare to hit the streets, a new survey from Verizon, conducted in collaboration with Morning Consult, shows that parents are increasingly turning to technology to find the perfect balance between Halloween fun, their children's independence and their own peace of mind.
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Verizon: Setting The Bar
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon remains a buy, especially on pullbacks into the $30s, with a focus on dividend collection and covered call strategies. Expecting Q3 revenue of $33.9-$34.5 billion, with stable wireless growth, modest Fios and broadband additions, and continued business segment softness. Targeting Q3 EPS of $1.20-$1.22 and free cash flow of $4.8-$5.2 billion, which comfortably covers the rising dividend despite high leverage.
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Verizon's New CEO Makes Swift And Long Overdue Changes - A Buy Is Warranted
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. is undergoing a strategic reset with new CEO Dan Schulman, aiming to reclaim wireless leadership from T-Mobile. VZ's previous pricing strategy hindered subscriber growth and failed to leverage its significant C-Band and mmWave spectrum investments. A new aggressive pricing promotion and the acquisition of Starry signal a shift toward subscriber growth and urban FWA expansion.
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Top Dividend Stocks Delivering Over 5% for True Financial Freedom
Published: October 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
It is possible to achieve financial freedom through stock investing. If you pick the right companies, stay invested for the long term, and reinvest the dividends, you can build a solid portfolio for retirement.
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Verizon offers relief for government workers impacted by shutdown
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications said Tuesday that it will offer government workers impacted by a two-week-old government shutdown payment deferral options.
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Verizon Dividend Yield Pushes Past 7%
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
In trading on Monday, shares of Verizon Communications were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.76), with the stock changing hands as low as $39.41 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.
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5 Elite Dividend Stocks Wall Street Loves Today (AGNC, CVX, MPLX, PH, VZ)
Published: October 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
There is a fairly broad demographic of investors who are happy with steady growth and the bonus of a dependable dividend for their portfolios.
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Can VZ Stock Profit From Starry's Expanded Fixed Wireless Access?
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon's planned Starry acquisition could double its fixed wireless base and expand broadband reach to 90M U.S. homes by 2028.
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AST SpaceMobile Is In The Stratosphere After Its Big Move With Verizon Communications
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) announced a commercial agreement for space-based cellular broadband across the continental US, boosting VZ's network coverage. I maintain a 'strong buy' rating on VZ, as this partnership marginally enhances its long-term growth prospects and competitive positioning. ASTS, despite operational milestones and partnerships, remains highly speculative due to heavy dilution, minimal revenue, and high valuation; I rate it a 'sell'.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: AT&T, Verizon Communications And Brady
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
On 10/10/25, AT&T, Verizon Communications and Brady will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. AT&T will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.2775 on 11/3/25, Verizon Communications will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.69 on 11/3/25, and Brady will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.245 on 10/31/25.
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Blasts Off After Verizon Deal
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Tech stocks are up off the mat today, thanks in large part to AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS).
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AST SpaceMobile's deal with Verizon validates the boom in satellite stocks
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
AST SpaceMobile's stock was soaring after a deal with Verizon gave investors what they've been betting on and more.
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AST SpaceMobile shares jump on Verizon partnership for space-based cellular service
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) shares surged more than 8% after it announced a definitive commercial agreement with Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, ETR:BAC) to provide space-based cellular broadband services across the continental United States, with service expected to begin in 2026. The partnership will allow Verizon customers to access direct-to-cellular satellite connectivity when needed, extending the reach of Verizon's terrestrial mobile network into remote and hard-to-reach areas.
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Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a Trending Stock
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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How Verizon's Surprise CEO Change Could Rattle the Wireless Industry
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative
‘The market is clearly worried about Verizon becoming more aggressive again,” BNP Paribas says.
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Verizon shakeup: Hans Vestberg out, new CEO Dan Schulman runs a ranch and wears cowboy boots
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon just announced that its current CEO, Hans Vestberg, is stepping down—and the wireless carrier is pulling another seasoned leader out of retirement to take its helm.
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Verizon taps former PayPal boss Dan Schulman to be CEO as telecom giant grapples with slowing growth
Published: October 06, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral
Schulman, who has served on Verizon's board for seven years, is focused on improving the customer experience.
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Top Stock Movers Now: AMD, Tesla, Comerica, Verizon, and More
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Major U.S. equities indexes were mixed in recent trading, as tech sector gains helped lift the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher to start the week, while a slide in shares of Verizon (VZ) weighed on the Dow.
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Verizon shares trade lower on leadership transition
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, ETR:BAC) announced a leadership change on Monday, appointing Dan Schulman, the former CEO of PayPal and current independent lead director of Verizon's board, as its new chief executive officer. Hans Vestberg, who has led Verizon since 2018, will remain with the company as a special advisor through October 4, 2026, to assist with the integration of Frontier Communications, a $20 billion acquisition expected to close in early 2026.
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Verizon Appoints Former PayPal Head Dan Schulman as CEO to Lead ‘New Chapter of Growth'
Published: October 06, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon appointed its independent lead director and former PayPal Holdings CEO Dan Schulman as CEO, effective immediately, saying he will lead the company's “new chapter of growth.” Schulman succeeds Hans Vestberg, who will serve as a special advisor through Oct.
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Verizon Names Dan Schulman to Succeed Vestberg as CEO
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. named Dan Schulman chief executive officer effective immediately, replacing Hans Vestberg, who will stay on through Oct. 4, 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition in leadership. John Butler of Bloomberg Intelligence has more on Bloomberg Television.
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Verizon Names a New CEO. The Ex-PayPal Boss Faces These Challenges.
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral
Daniel Schulman is taking over as the carrier seeks to stop customers from switching to its rivals.
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Verizon names a PayPal veteran its next CEO. Can that help its lagging stock?
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon once was widely viewed as having the best wireless network, but that's now up in the air. New CEO Dan Schulman sees “a clear opportunity to redefine our trajectory.
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4 Strong Buy S&P 500 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Low PEs Are Bargains
Published: October 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The S&P 500 Index, weighted by market capitalization, currently has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25, which is way above its historical average.
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Verizon Business collaborates with GE Vernova to Deliver Utilities Enhanced Grid Modernization Solutions
Published: October 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
GE Vernova MDS™ Orbit, powered by Verizon, is now available for utilities looking to monitor, control and automate their electrical grid and other infrastructure GE Vernova MDS™ Orbit, powered by Verizon, is now available for utilities looking to monitor, control and automate their electrical grid and other infrastructure
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AT&T's stock trades at a notable premium to Verizon's. Should you still buy?
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Barclays just downgraded AT&T's stock over concerns about industry competition and debt levels.
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Verizon's Maturing Growth Drives Rich Dividend Yields
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon's stock price underperformance has been a boon for income oriented investors who are still looking to DRIP, attributed to its rich forward dividend yields. VZ's income investment thesis remains secure as well, as observed in the telecom's rich cash flows, efficient capital allocation, and well covered payouts. This is significantly aided by VZ's healthier balance sheet from the ongoing deleveraging, with these efforts likely to be adj EPS accretive moving forward.
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20 Years On Wall Street Taught Me: Buy and Hold High-Yield Dividend Giants
Published: October 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
After a career that spanned two decades of experience at Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley, I gained an institutional perspective on dividend stock investing.
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About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- IPO Date 1983-11-21
- Website https://www.verizon.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Hans E. Vestberg
- Employees 99400