Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Automate Your Wheel Strategy on VZ
With Tiblio's Option Bot, you can configure your own wheel strategy including VZ - and automate your put writes, covered calls, and full wheel strategy. Just connect one of the supported brokerages: tastytrade, Schwab, TradeStation or Tradier and go.
Start Your Free Trial NowKey Metrics & Ratings
- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.6693
- Book/Share 24.9979
- PB 1.9036
- Debt/Equity 1.9203
- CurrentRatio 0.9127
- ROIC 0.0622
- MktCap 198214374300.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.6775
- PFCF 10.0179
- PE 11.5787
- Debt/Assets 0.4962
- DivYield 0.0582
- ROE 0.1662
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resumed | VZ | Barclays | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $43 | Jan. 22, 2026 |
| 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
Verizon's Consumer Unit CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath to Step Down
Published: February 05, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral
The departure comes as Verizon undergoes big changes under its new chief executive, Dan Schulman.
Read More
Verizon consumer division head departing as company mounts turnaround effort
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath is stepping down as the U.S. wireless carrier mounts a turnaround effort under its new CEO Dan Schulman.
Read More
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Verizon (VZ) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Read More
Senator says AT&T, Verizon blocking release of Salt Typhoon security assessment reports
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell on Tuesday said Verizon and AT&T are blocking release of key documents about an alleged massive Chinese spying operation that infiltrated U.S. telecommunications networks known as Salt Typhoon and wants their CEOs to appear before Congress to answer questions.
Read More
Does VZ's Solid Q4 Earnings Performance Warrant a Portfolio Re-Look?
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon beats Q4 estimates as wireless and broadband demand surged, but heavy 5G and fiber spending, price locks and margin pressure cloud the stock's outlook.
Read More
Verizon stock: why it's a complete package for investors after Q4 earnings
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has been a “disappointment” for investors in recent years. After flirting with $60 during the COVID pandemic, it bottomed out near $30 in late 2023 and is trading at about $44 currently.
Read More
Verizon: 'Winning Responsibly' Could Prove More Costly Than Expected
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. is pursuing aggressive transformation under new CEO Dan Schulman's leadership, focusing on subscriber growth and maintaining dividends amid execution risks. VZ's Q4 2025 earnings outperformance, underscored by the sharp rebound in 616,000 wireless postpaid phone net adds, alongside its strong 2026 earnings guidance and $25 billion buyback program, are encouraging. However, a deeper dive into Verizon's current unit economics and the implications of its latest Frontier acquisition expose durability risks to its near-term earnings visibility.
Read More
Pre-market in Red
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
In a week of stock market newsworthiness, the hits keep coming this Friday morning. President Trump's new Fed Chair has been announced: former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh.
Read More
VZ Enhances Network Resilience for Winter Storm: Will it Drive Growth?
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon boosts winter storm resilience with mobile assets, backup power and crisis teams, underscoring disaster readiness that could support long-term customer growth.
Read More
Verizon Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates on Healthy Revenue Growth
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ beats Q4 estimates as broadband growth and fiber densification boost revenue despite higher expenses.
Read More
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Read More
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Verizon (VZ) Q4 Earnings
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Verizon (VZ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Read More
Verizon beats fourth quarter estimates on subscriber gains, issues optimistic 2026 outlook
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, XETRA:BAC) shares are set to add more than 5% at the open as its fourth quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates, driven by subscriber growth and revenue gains. For Q4, Verizon posted adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share, topping consensus estimates of about $1.06.
Read More
Boomers and Gen-X Are Grabbing 5 Passive Income High-Yield Giants Before 2026 Rate Cuts
Published: January 29, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors, especially Boomers and older Gen X investors, for good reason.
Read More
Verizon Stock Before Q4 Earnings: A Sensible Buy or Risky Move?
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
VZ eyes Q4 gains with new 5G offerings and strong wireless traction, but margin pressures and soft outlook cloud the picture.
Read More
Earnings Preview: Verizon Communications (VZ) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon (VZ) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Read More
MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2026: Part 9
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 9 of this series includes Target Corp., The Trade Desk, UFP Technologies, Verizon, and Williams Companies.
Read More
Investors Heavily Search Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Verizon (VZ). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Read More
3 Dividend Stocks Every Baby Boomer Should Own in 2026
Published: January 21, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The last of the Baby Boomers are expected to retire this decade.
Read More
10 Undervalued Dividend Stocks for 2026
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Morningstar
Sentiment: Positive
#StockPicks #DividendStocks #DividendInvesting Morningstar's Chief US Market Strategist shares his current dividend-paying picks. The 10 Best Dividend Stocks https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/10-best-dividend-stocks 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:23 Verizon Communications VZ 00:01:08 Kraft Heinz KHC 00:02:05 Entergy Transfer ET 00:02:52 Healthpeak DOC 00:03:54 Realty Income O 00:04:49 Duke Energy DUK 00:05:54 Alliant Energy LNT 00:06:13 Why UPS, KEY, and LYB Are at Risk in 2026 00:08:35 Mondelez International MDLZ 00:09:34 Clorox CLX 00:10: 49 Devon Energy DVN Watch more from Morningstar: 3 Dividend Stocks for January 2026 https://youtu.be/hjcOfdscHnA?si=WeB-l6Hu5AGzv-AO 5 Stocks to Buy in January 2026 https://www.youtube.com/live/gsMbqNrp4GY?si=frBRfJeES__pnLCK 10 Top Dividend Stocks for 2025 https://youtu.be/1t9zi6L9yXw?si=0YP-qUidnPPKZEc_ Follow Morningstar on …
Read More
3 Dividend Stocks to Own No Matter Where the Market Moves in 2026
Published: January 19, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
It is possible to build wealth through dividend investing. While it isn't guaranteed that your investment will grow, you'll continue to enjoy passive income as long as you hold the stock.
Read More
VZ Wins Regulatory Nod for Frontier Buyout: Will it Boost Prospects?
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ wins approval for $20B Frontier deal, expanding fiber reach to 30M+ passings and opening cross-selling that could reshape growth prospects.
Read More
Verizon customers are getting $20 after outage — but specifics on its cause remain elusive
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon says a “software issue” is to blame for an outage that caused frustration in Northeast U.S. cities.
Read More
Verizon outage may have been triggered by New Jersey server failure: report
Published: January 15, 2026 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
The outage, which began Wednesday afternoon and dragged into the late night hours, triggered a flood of complaints from coast to coast.
Read More
Verizon outage hits users across US
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
A service outage on Monday hit tens of thousands of Verizon users. Verizon said the outage is affecting its wireless voice and data services.
Read More
Verizon Users Experience Outages Nationwide
Published: January 14, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative
Thousands of customers of the telecommunications provider reported service problems in New York, Seattle, Miami and Los Angeles.
Read More
Verizon's network down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon Communications' network was down for thousands of users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
Read More
Verizon customers nationwide left unable to text and call after massive network outage
Published: January 14, 2026 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
Users in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Washington, DC, reported total signal loss, failed calls and dead data connections, according to Downdetector.
Read More
Can Verizon's Digital Healthcare Initiatives Boost Its Market Shares?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ leverages 5G, secure platforms, and telehealth tools to boost patient care and expand digital healthcare access nationwide.
Read More
VZ vs ASTS: Which Connectivity Stock Should You Invest In Now?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ is expanding its wireless and broadband footprint, while ASTS is steadily advancing its satellite-based connectivity portfolio and expanding its partner base worldwide.
Read More
About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- IPO Date 1983-11-21
- Website https://www.verizon.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Daniel H. Schulman
- Employees 99400