Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.5192
- Book/Share 25.1526
- PB 1.6324
- Debt/Equity 1.6227
- CurrentRatio 0.7389
- ROIC 0.0694
- MktCap 170997135706.0
- FreeCF/Share 7.8647
- PFCF 5.1425
- PE 8.6438
- Debt/Assets 0.4389
- DivYield 0.0671
- ROE 0.1944
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- 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
Verizon Outpaces Its Industry in a Year: How to Play the Stock?
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ has outpaced its wireless industry over the past year as 5G upgrades, network slicing and new partnerships fuel growth despite debt and competition.
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Verizon's Reset In Progress: New CEO Brings Efficiency To The Table
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications is reiterated as a Buy here, supported by the cheap valuations, the richer dividend yields of 6.81%, and the promising operational restructuring under new management. The aggressive headcount reduction and pivot to franchised retail operations are expected to drive improved productivity and profitability starting in FY2026. This is especially since VZ now reports a market-leading revenue per employee at approximately $1.35M in FY2024, well above its telecom peers, with FY2026 likely to be higher.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: January 07, 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.
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Why G Squared's Greene sees Verizon as a safe harbor stock in 2026
Published: January 02, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses investment strategy for 2026 with Victoria Greene of G Squared Private Wealth.
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Can Verizon's Fios and Fiber Push Deliver Strong Growth Impetus?
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ ramps up fiber and 5G integration, aiming for faster broadband, expanded Fios reach and enhanced enterprise cloud and AI connectivity.
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Verizon: Out of the Doghouse and Into Your Dividend Portfolio
Published: December 29, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon NYSE: VZ is 2025's Dog of the Dow. The Dogs of the Dow list includes the index's top 10 dividend yields, which are expected to outperform the index over the subsequent year, according to popular theory.
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Trump's Justice Department probes Google, Verizon over DEI policies, citing fraud law: report
Published: December 29, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined the initiative in a memo sent in May, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Verizon to report earnings January 30, 2026
Published: December 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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The 3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Going Into 2026
Published: December 26, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
As we turn the page to 2026, certain dividend stocks can become standout performers.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 251: $25,100 Allocated, $2,668.70 In Projected Dividends
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, now valued at $33,096.76, delivers $2,668.70 in forward annualized dividend income and a 31.86% return on invested capital. Strategic additions to Verizon (VZ) and Starwood Property Trust (STWD) enhance yield and position the portfolio for a lower-rate environment. Portfolio diversification is improving, with a focus on increasing individual equity weight and potential clean-up of sub-1% positions for higher conviction.
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Dogs of the Dow Beat the Market in 2025 — Here's the Smarter 4-Stock Play for 2026
Published: December 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Keeping things simple when investing is often best, which is why buying an index fund can be the optimal strategy.
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If You'd Invested $10,000 in Verizon Communications 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Published: December 24, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
A $10,000 Verizon investment in 2015 would be worth just $14,650 today, badly trailing the S&P 500. The same investment made in 2005 grew to $27,400 by 2015, beating the market.
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Give Your Retirement The Ultimate Gift Of Income This Christmas
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Christmas traditions are time-tested and don't need to be reinvented each year. Trends change, industries evolve, but companies have been sharing their profits through dividends for centuries. We discuss our top investment-grade picks offering yields of up to 11%.
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VZ Introduces 5G Network Slice Solution: Will it Boost Prospects?
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon launches 5G Network Slice Enhanced Internet, offering capped-free high uplink speeds to support AI, cloud apps and enterprise use cases.
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Verizon: Boosting 'Income' With Options Writing On This Popular High Yielder
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon offers a high, near-7% yield and trades at a discounted ~8.5x P/E, below its historical average. I maintain a core long position in VZ, supplementing income with an options wheel strategy to enhance returns. Recent CEO transition raised dividend concerns, but management reiterated a strong commitment to sustaining shareholder returns and disciplined capital allocation.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: December 22, 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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VZ vs T: What's the Better Long-Term Play?
Published: December 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
AT&T cut its dividend in 2022, and its stock performance has remained flat since. Verizon has increased its dividend for 19 consecutive years, but the stock has struggled in the past five years.
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Can Verizon's Empower Field Network Infrastructure Upgrade Aid Shares?
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ's Wi-Fi 6E upgrade at Empower Field boosts fan connectivity with 2,400 new access points and a faster, safer stadium network.
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Verizon or American Tower: Which is the Smarter 5G Bet for 2026?
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ's lower valuation and strong 5G momentum give it an edge over AMT in the 2026 telecom race.
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Dividend Growth Is Heating Up: 3 Stocks With Steady Payout Gains
Published: December 10, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Growing dividends on a regular basis can be a strong sign of a company's fundamental health. In addition to winning a progressively larger passive income payment the longer that they hold shares of a dividend growth stock, investors can be reassured that they're exposed to a firm that is managing its cash soundly.
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Investors Heavily Search Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: December 09, 2025 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.
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The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Published: December 08, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Charles Schwab's entry into crypto hasn't been priced in yet. Verizon offers low volatility and high cash flow, but AI infrastructure needs may ignite growth.
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Verizon Posts $5 Billion Profit While Lumen Loses $621 Million Chasing AI Infrastructure
Published: December 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) just closed their Q3 2025 earnings reports, and the contrast is stark.
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Verizon declares quarterly dividend on December 4
Published: December 04, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 69 cents per outstanding share, consistent with the prior quarter's dividend rate. The quarterly dividend is payable on February 2, 2026 to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2026.
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VZ Stock Declines 6.1% in Past Six Months: Should You Buy the Dip?
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon slips 6.1% in six months as competitive pressure, high churn and heavy promo spending weigh on performance.
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Buy Verizon, December's Ideal "Safer" Dog Of The Dow
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) stands out as the only Dow stock meeting the 'dogcatcher' ideal: annual dividends from $1K invested exceed its single share price and are well-covered by free cash flow. Analyst forecasts project 21.38% to 40.50% net gains for the top ten Dow dividend 'dogs' by December 2026, with an average estimated net gain of 28.83% on $10K invested. Nine of the top ten high-yield Dow stocks remain overpriced relative to their dividends, but market pullbacks or dividend increases could create more fair-priced opportunities.
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Verizon Disconnected From Bull Market Last 5 Years: Next 5 May Repeat
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications remains a value trap, with persistent underperformance versus major U.S. equity indexes and limited returns beyond cash alternatives since 2016. Despite a solid 6.7% dividend yield and modest debt improvement, VZ faces stagnant earnings and uninspiring growth prospects, justifying a Sell/Avoid rating for the next 12 months. Technical momentum has turned negative since the summer, with weak relative strength vs. the overall stock market and price action below key moving averages, suggesting further downside risk.
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Verizon: Not A Value Trap, The Math Works
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon presents a deep value opportunity with a forward P/E of 8.5x and a significant margin of safety, justifying a buy rating. Despite near-zero topline growth and competitive pressures, VZ's structural moat, premium brand, and new turnaround initiatives support optimism. Management's cost-cutting and efficiency plans are expected to positively impact margins, even if revenue growth remains flat.
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Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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Verizon (VZ) Up 4.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- IPO Date 1983-11-21
- Website https://www.verizon.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Daniel H. Schulman
- Employees 99400