Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.5192
- Book/Share 25.1526
- PB 1.604
- Debt/Equity 1.6227
- CurrentRatio 0.7389
- ROIC 0.0694
- MktCap 168024555737.0
- FreeCF/Share 7.8647
- PFCF 5.0531
- PE 8.4935
- Debt/Assets 0.4389
- DivYield 0.0683
- ROE 0.1944
- 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
Verizon seeks $10 billion from bond sale tied to Frontier deal, Bloomberg News reports
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications is looking to raise about $10 billion in the corporate bond market to fund its deal of Frontier Communications , Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
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November's Dog Of The Dow Ideal "Safer" Buy: Verizon
Published: November 05, 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 share price. Analyst forecasts suggest top-ten Dow Dogs could deliver average net gains of 22.58% by November 2026, with risk slightly above market average. Most Dow stocks remain overpriced relative to their dividends, but market pullbacks or dividend hikes could create more fair-priced opportunities.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: November 04, 2025 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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Verizon, AWS expand tie up with new fiber network to power AI applications
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon announced a deal with Amazon Web Services on Monday to build high-capacity fiber routes connecting AWS data centers, aiming to strengthen infrastructure for the next generation of artificial intelligence applications.
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Q3 Telecom Wars: How AT&T, TMUS and VZ Stack Up After the Results
Published: November 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
The United States' Big Three telecom stocks delivered sharply different third-quarter results, highlighting the growing divide between premium growth names and value-oriented incumbents. Subscriber trends, revenue performance, and strategic direction all played a role in shaping market reaction.
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Should You Buy This Nearly 7%-Yielding Dow Jones Stock for Dividend Income?
Published: November 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon generates more than enough cash to cover its high-yielding dividend. The company has a plan to reinvigorate growth.
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Verizon's Earnings Beat Proves The 7% Yield Is Sustainable (Rating Upgrade)
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. just released its third quarter earnings. The VZ release was mixed, with a beat on adjusted earnings per share but a miss on revenue. Despite the mixed showing, the quarter apparently showed VZ's value increasing, with revenue and earnings both up during the period.
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My Top 10 High-Yield Picks For November 2025: One Yields 9%+
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I present a diversified selection of high-yield dividend stocks with strong income and growth potential, including CVX, VZ, MO, ARCC, and others. Each company was selected for sustainable dividends, attractive yields, reasonable payout ratios, and a proven record or potential for dividend growth. CVX and ARCC receive positive Wall Street ratings, while VZ and MO offer high yields and strong free cash flow, supporting portfolio income stability.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 243: $24,300 Allocated, $2,687.49 In Projected Dividends
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached $31,778.58, generating $2,687.49 in forward annual dividend income and a 31.32% return on invested capital. I added to CTO Realty Growth, citing its 9.67% yield, discounted valuation, and strong fundamentals ahead of a likely Fed rate cut. Earnings season and potential Fed rate cuts could drive further gains, benefiting high-yield holdings and supporting a bullish outlook for the portfolio.
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10 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From 38 Of 68 October Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The article analyzes the top large-cap value (GASV) stocks using YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify fair-priced, high-yield dividend opportunities. Ten of eighteen 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks, including ET, MPLX, YRD, VZ, BMY, TFC, T, SU, MFC, and BBVA, are considered buyable in October. Analyst projections suggest the top ten GASV stocks could deliver average net gains of 38.01% by October 2026, with Lexinfintech Holdings leading potential returns.
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Markets Await Fed's Decision on Interest Rate Cut
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Pre-markets are picking up where they left off as of Tuesday's closing bell: three major indexes advancing to all-time highs, with only the small-cap Russell 2000 slightly off this morning. The Dow is +79 points at this hour, +0.16%, the S&P 500 +13 points, +0.19%, the Nasdaq +88 points, +0.34% and the Russell 2000 is -2 points at this hour.
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Verizon Shares Up 4.6% After Earnings But Growth Is Concerning
Published: October 29, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon share are higher pre-market after beating EPS but missing revenue estimates.
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Verizon helps families stay connected as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Published: October 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Free calling/texting/data for customers in Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas and free calling from the US to these countries until Nov 12
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Verizon Communications (VZ) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications (VZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago.
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Verizon beats estimates for quarterly subscriber additions, profit
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and wireless subscriber additions on Wednesday, as promotions around the recent iPhone launches helped the U.S. wireless service provider attract more customers.
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The biggest highlight from Verizon's earnings report isn't a number
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon's new CEO talked up “bold and fiscally responsible action” weeks after spooking investors with his messaging around growth.
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Verizon Stock Rises After Earnings. The New CEO's Aggressive Plans for Growth.
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
New boss Dan Schulman promised "bold and fiscally responsible action" as he bids to revive the wireless carrier's fortunes.
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Verizon Backs Outlook as Profit, Revenue Rise
Published: October 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications logged higher third-quarter profit and revenue, and the company said it is still on course to meet its yearly goals.
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Verizon beat estimates for quarterly subscriber additions, profit
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and wireless subscriber additions on Wednesday, as promotions around the recent iPhone launches helped the U.S. wireless service provider attract more customers.
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Verizon Reports 3Q 2025 Earnings Reiterates Full-Year Financial Guidance
Published: October 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) reports third-quarter 2025 results and reiterates full-year financial guidance. CEO Outlines New Vision.
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Uh Oh !! Cathie Wood Predicts “Reality Check” (Sell-off) – 5 High-Yield Dividend Safety Stocks
Published: October 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Following in the footsteps of David Solomon at Goldman Sachs and Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan, Ark Investments guru Cathie Wood recently warned of the potential for a reality check for the stock market after the massive Artificial Intelligence rally that has driven the major indices to all-time highs over the last three years.
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Should Verizon Stock Be in Your Portfolio Pre Q3 Earnings?
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
VZ faces sliding earnings estimates and weakness in business segment as it readies Q3 results amid fierce wireless competition.
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Verizon to report earnings October 29, 2025
Published: October 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report third-quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The company will present results on a webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Access instructions and third-quarter 2025 earnings materials will be available at 6:30 a.m. ET on Verizon's Investor Relations website, https://www.verizon.com/about/investors . These materials will include Verizon's earnings news release, presentation and financial tables.
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3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Published: October 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon shares have slipped since a new CEO was announced, pumping up its already juicy dividend yield. Realty Income is a REIT that takes great pride in its status as “The Monthly Dividend Company.
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VZ vs. CHTR: Which Connectivity Stock is the Better Buy Now?
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Charter's broadband expansion, rising earnings outlook and cheaper valuation make it a stronger bet than Verizon in the U.S. connectivity race.
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Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of Verizon (VZ) Q3 Earnings
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Verizon (VZ), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.
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Verizon Q3 2025 Earnings Preview: 3 Cautionary Tales From AT&T's Outperformance
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon's financial resilience in recent quarters is diverging from underlying subscriber declines, raising concerns about the durability of its earnings trajectory critical for income-focused investors. The urgency is accelerated by key rival AT&T's recent delivery of robust share gains across wireless mobility and broadband - including 5G internet where Verizon's FWA offering has historically led. The sudden appointment of new CEO Dan Schulman also raises execution risks ahead, given the challenge of limited turnaround strategies without creating a material impact on the company's fragile fundamentals.
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5 Best Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500
Published: October 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Income investors rarely chase the loudest headlines.
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Can VZ Sustain its Subscriber Momentum Amid Growing Competition?
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ's 5G and fiber investments, tailored plans, and customer-focused offers drive wireless and broadband gains despite fierce U.S. telecom rivalry.
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2 Safer High-Yield Stocks That Can Pay Boomers for Life
Published: October 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Baby Boomers should be looking to play things a bit more cautiously as stock valuations begin to climb across the board.
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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