Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

US — Communication Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VZ
  • Rev/Share 32.5192
  • Book/Share 25.1526
  • PB 1.6547
  • Debt/Equity 1.6227
  • CurrentRatio 0.7389
  • ROIC 0.0694

 

  • MktCap 173337251853.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.8647
  • PFCF 5.2128
  • PE 8.7621
  • Debt/Assets 0.4389
  • DivYield 0.0662
  • ROE 0.1944

 

  • 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
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

Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
VZ
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?
VZ
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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8 'Safer' Dividend Buys In Barron's 23 Better November Bets Than T-Bills
BBB, BBY, BMY, CAG, EQR, KEY, KIM, KMI, LYB, MO, O, OKE, PFE, PM, RF, UDR, VZ
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Eight of the top fifteen Barron's Better Bets (BBB) 'Safer' dividend stocks, including Conagra, Altria, and Verizon, are currently attractively priced for income investors. Analyst forecasts project net gains of 18.44% to 29.95% for the top ten BBB Dogs by November 2026, with an average estimated gain of 22.01%. Stocks are considered 'dogs' when their reliable dividends and lower prices result in higher yields; eight of the top ten are already at ideal pricing levels.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a Trending Stock
VZ
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Verizon (VZ) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Verizon Is Slashing 13,000 Jobs. Is This a Sign the Dividend May Be in Trouble?
VZ
Published: November 27, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Dan Schulman took over as CEO of telecom giant Verizon Communications in October. The company has announced 13,000 job cuts in an effort to streamline operations.

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AT&T vs. Verizon: Which Wireless Giant is a Better Buy Now?
T, VZ
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

T edges ahead with stronger valuation, better stock performance and strategic spectrum gains, giving it a slight lead over VZ.

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Verizon begins laying off more than 13,000 employees in a bid to ‘reorient' the entire company
VZ
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company.

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Verizon confirms layoffs of 13,000 employees as part of restructuring
VZ
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, XETRA:BAC) confirmed on Thursday that it plans to lay off more than 13,000 employees, roughly 13% of its workforce, as part of a broad cost-cutting and restructuring initiative under new CEO Dan Schulman. The reductions, the largest in Verizon's history, aim to simplify operations, reduce internal complexity, and strengthen the company's focus on customer experience.

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Verizon to cut over 13K jobs as it seeks to cut costs under new CEO
VZ
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

Verizon will lay off more than 13,000 workers as new CEO Dan Schulman implements an aggressive cost-cutting strategy to compete with AT&T and T-Mobile.

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Verizon Drops 6.2% in Six Months: Should You Buy the Dip?
VZ
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

VZ slide reflects margin and demand pressures, but rising wireless momentum and expanding fiber assets offer notable counterweights.

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These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Perfect for Any Portfolio
ATO, FTS, VZ
Published: November 18, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Certain dividend stocks are worth holding no matter what your portfolio looks like.

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VZ Upgrades Network of Monumental Sports: Will it Fuel Revenues?
VZ
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Verizon's new 100G optical ring for Monumental Sports strengthens venue connectivity and supports its digital transformation push.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
VZ
Published: November 17, 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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Verizon plans largest-ever layoffs amid restructuring
VZ
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, ETR:BAC) is set to cut approximately 15,000 jobs, or about 15% of its US workforce, marking the largest layoffs in the company's history. The reductions are expected to begin as soon as next week as part of a restructuring under new CEO Dan Schulman.

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Verizon to cut up to 15K jobs as it seeks to cut costs under new CEO
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

Verizon plans layoffs of up to 15,000 workers as new CEO Dan Schulman implements an aggressive cost-cutting strategy to compete with AT&T and T-Mobile.

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Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in largest-ever layoff: report
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Negative

Verizon Communications is preparing to eliminate roughly 15,000 jobs, which will become the largest round of layoffs in its history, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting effort aimed at improving efficiency and addressing slowing growth in its wireless and home internet businesses, according to a WSJ report.

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Verizon chairman says board 'needed to act' to revive company
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Verizon chairman and Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini told CNBC on Thursday that the telecom company's board “needed to act” with its leadership transition. In October, the company announced Dan Schulman would be replacing Hans Vestberg, who had led the company since 2018.

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Verizon Communications to Slash 15,000 Jobs: Report
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The cuts are set to happen in the next week, with the company also planning to transition 200 stores to franchised locations, a report said.

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Verizon to ax 15K jobs — largest ever for wireless carrier: report
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

The layoffs would represent 15% of the company's workforce.

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Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The telecommunications company is looking to reduce costs as it works to stem customer losses.

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Verizon chairman Mark Bertolini says the board 'needed to act' to revive company
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Verizon chairman and Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini told CNBC's "Squawk Box" that the telecom company's board "needed to act" with its leadership transition. Former CEO Hans Vestberg was replaced by Dan Schulman in October.

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Verizon Business Powers Next-Generation Broadcasts for Monumental Sports & Entertainment
VZ
Published: November 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

100G Optical Network Backbone enables broadcast innovation for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Capital City Go-Go 100G Optical Network Backbone enables broadcast innovation for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Capital City Go-Go

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Verizon seeks $10 billion from bond sale tied to Frontier deal, Bloomberg News reports
FYBR, VZ
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
VZ
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
VZ
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
VZ, AMZN
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
T, VZ
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?
VZ
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)
VZ
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%+
ARCC, BAC, BMO, C, CVS, CVX, JPM, MO, MRK, MURGY, PFG, SHEL, VZ, XOM
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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About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

  • IPO Date 1983-11-21
  • Website https://www.verizon.com
  • Industry Telecommunications Services
  • CEO Daniel H. Schulman
  • Employees 99400

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-enabled internet devices, such as tablets, and other wireless-enabled connected devices comprising smart watches. It also provides residential fixed connectivity solutions, such as internet, video, and voice services; and sells network access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment provides network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud connectivity, virtual and software defined networking, and internet access services; and internet protocol-based voice and video services, unified communications and collaboration tools, and customer contact center solutions. This segment also offers a suite of management and data security services; domestic and global voice and data solutions, such as voice calling, messaging services, conferencing, contact center solutions, and private line and data access networks; customer premises equipment; installation, maintenance, and site services; and Internet of Things products and services. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.