Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.4337
- Book/Share 24.7067
- PB 1.7307
- Debt/Equity 1.6279
- CurrentRatio 0.6373
- ROIC 0.0657
- MktCap 180289843157.0
- FreeCF/Share 6.58
- PFCF 6.4866
- PE 9.9279
- Debt/Assets 0.4432
- DivYield 0.0634
- ROE 0.1816
- 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 | 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
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Published: July 31, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: July 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
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Verizon: Underwhelming Guide Up
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon's Q2 results beat low expectations, but growth targets remain weak, with only a slight EPS guidance increase to 1-3%. The wireless giant boosted free cash flow guidance, but this is largely due to tax legislation, not improving core financials, and offering no long-term benefit. The pending $20B Frontier acquisition brings high debt and ongoing losses, with no EPS accretion expected until 2027, adding risk and distraction.
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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The 4 Dividend Stocks Smart Money Is Grabbing Right Now
Published: July 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
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Churn Concerns Weigh On Verizon's Wireless Outlook Despite Financial Gains
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon Communications VZ delivered an encouraging second-quarter performance, highlighted by healthy financial growth and a significant boost to free cash flow.
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Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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The Association of Former Students announces new corporate partnership with Verizon
Published: July 23, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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Verizon unveils training camp to supercharge small business success
Published: July 23, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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A Bullish Storm Is Brewing for High-Yield Verizon's Share Price
Published: July 22, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
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Verizon Earnings: Very Good Quarter, But Only On The Surface
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon's Q2 2025 results beat expectations, prompting management to raise full-year guidance for adjusted profitability and free cash flow. In spite of the positive reaction to these developments, I am not impressed with the quarterly operational data. Some of my fears regarding Verizon's profitability were confirmed and investors should be wary of these problems.
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These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On Verizon After Upbeat Q2 Results
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. VZ reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised guidance on Monday.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 21, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Anthony T. Skiadas - Executive VP & CFO Brady Connor - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Hans E.
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Verizon Beats on 2Q Revenue, Raises Profit Outlook
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. surpassed analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue and raised its profit outlook, buoyed by wireless price increases and recent tax legislation. Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg discusses the results on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
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Verizon Communications (VZ) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications (VZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.15 per share a year ago.
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Sticky Inflation Is Back In Focus: Time To Consider High Yields
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
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Top Stock Movers Now: Verizon, Cleveland-Cliffs, Newmont, Sarepta, and More
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
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Verizon beats Q2 estimates, raises full-year profit guidance
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, ETR:BAC) shares jumped almost 5% after the telecommunications firm posted better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter and raised its full-year profit and free cash flow forecasts. For Q2, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.22, up from $1.15 in the year-ago quarter and $0.04 above the Street consensus of $1.18.
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VZ Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates on Solid Wireless Traction
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ beats Q2 estimates with $34.5B in revenue and wireless service growth; fixed wireless subscribers top 5.1M.
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Verizon Stock Looks to Snap Losing Streak After Earnings
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) stock is up 3.6% to trade at $42.63, after the mobile carrier reported a second-quarter earnings beat of $1.22 over estimates of $1.18, as well as a revenue beat.
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Verizon (VZ) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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Verizon Dazzles, The Dividend Sparkles, Own It
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
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Verizon Stock Climbs on Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Stronger Outlook
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) shares surged Monday after the telecommunications giant's quarterly earnings topped analysts' estimates, and the company lifted the lower end of its full-year outlook.
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Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg on Q2 results: We have a really resilient, strong business
Published: July 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, state of the economy, growth outlook, capital investment, leveraging AI technology, and more.
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
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Verizon's stock is rising. Here's the biggest positive from earnings.
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon upped its expectations for free cash flow, a closely followed investor metric.
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Verizon Raises Earnings Guidance. There's Still One Worry for Investors.
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The wireless carrier hiked its outlook for earnings per share and free cash flow on Monday.
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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