Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.0445
- Book/Share 24.1679
- PB 1.8486
- Debt/Equity 1.6651
- CurrentRatio 0.6117
- ROIC 0.0655
- MktCap 185937066000.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.7793
- PFCF 9.2148
- PE 10.4701
- Debt/Assets 0.4409
- DivYield 0.0612
- ROE 0.1812
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Bert's May 2025 Dividend Income Summary
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Our dividend income dropped by 15% in May. We had Healthpeak Properties change the structure of its dividend. June will be a very exciting month and I cannot wait to see the dividend distributions for our ETFs, especially SCHD.
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3 Dividend Stocks Set to Soar In June
Published: June 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
In fact, they could end up soaring as investors take refuge in them. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?
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3 Low-Priced Dividend Stocks Paying Over 5% Right Now
Published: June 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 5 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
Published: June 02, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend stocks are an excellent way to generate investment income in retirement, or if you simply like companies that pay shareholders to hold their stock. I mean, what's wrong with that?
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2 High-Yield Stocks for a Lifetime of Safe Income
Published: June 02, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
High-yield dividend stocks, offering 5% or more, provide substantial income and inflation protection, but risk unsustainable payouts if fundamentals are weak.
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The 5 Highest-Yielding S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Are Passive Income Home Runs
Published: June 02, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.
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Dogs Of The Dow Chase June's "Safer" Buy -- Verizon
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
This Dogs of the Dow list from DowJones&Co appeared January, 2025 on YCharts, and Dogs of The Dow websites. Here is your June update from that data. 28 of 30 current Dow-listed-stocks pay dividends. As of 5/28/25, the top-ten ranged 2.64%-6.26% by annual-yield, and another top-ten ranged 18.06%-46.15% in broker-estimated target-price-upsides. Analyst-estimated top-ten net-gains from Dow's June dividend dogs ranged 21.02%-45.96% from HD, AMZN, CVX, MSFT, MRK, NKE, CRM, DIS, UNH, and NVDA, per YCharts.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Sowmyanarayan Sampath - CEO, Consumer Group Conference Call Participants Laurent Yoon - Bernstein Laurent Yoon We'll give everyone maybe another minute or so. And then since this is the first session of the morning, we'll start, we'll get it going in about a minute.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) TD Cowen's 53rd Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) TD Cowen's 53rd Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference May 28, 2025 10:15 AM ET Company Participants Frank Boulben - CRO Conference Call Participants Gregory Williams - TD Cowen Gregory Williams Good morning. Welcome to day one of TD Cowen's 53rd Annual TMT Conference.
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Verizon: Frontier Communications Purchase Already Priced In
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
This article focuses on two new catalysts since my last writing: The updates provided in VZ's Q1 earnings report and also the Frontier purchase. I expect the Frontier deal to expand Verizon's fiber footprint and deliver cost synergies. I also believe the current consensus projection underestimate VZ's growth rate post the acquisition.
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Verizon to speak at Cowen TMT Conference May 28
Published: May 23, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Boulben, senior vice president and chief revenue officer for the Consumer Group of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 28, at 10:15 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon's Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors .
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I have invested in dividends for 10 years—These ultra-high-yield stocks are my top picks
Published: May 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Key Points in This Article: Dividend stocks offer long-term investors reliable income and compounding growth, ideal for building wealth over decades.
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Avoid These Dividend Disasters Before It's Too Late
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Dividend stocks are facing many big risks. The high interest rates, trade war, and AI revolution could lead to many dividend cuts. I discuss what this all means for dividend investors.
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Buy AT&T or Verizon Stock if Market Volatility Resurges?
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Benefiting from strong demand for their wireless and broadband services, AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) stock have provided a pleasant hedge against market volatility this year.
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Verizon reports preliminary results of shareholder vote at 2025 annual meeting
Published: May 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting, which was held today in a virtual-only format.
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T-Mobile or Verizon: Which Telecom Stock Is the Smarter Investment?
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ's focus on expanding 5G ultra-wideband deployment, customer-focused approach is positive, while healthy demand for postpaid services, strategic buyout and 5G expansion are tailwinds for TMUS.
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Why Is Verizon (VZ) Up 2.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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If You Invested $1000 In Verizon (VZ) 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much Cash From Dividends You Would Have Today
Published: May 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications has been a solid performer this year, gaining 9% while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones averages were plummeting due to panic selling.
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High-Yield Dividend Portfolios Outperform: These Are Our 5 Favorite Stock Picks
Published: May 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Investors love dividend stocks, especially the high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.
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Verizon Rolls Back DEI Policies to Secure $10 Billion Deal
Published: May 16, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr approved the telecom merger after Verizon yielded to new demands to curb diversity policies.
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Verizon ends DEI programs, diversity goals as it seeks approval for Frontier acquisition
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon announced Friday that it's ending corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals as it faces a Trump administration probe and scrutiny of a proposed acquisition.
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Verizon axing DEI programs as it seeks FCC approval for $9.6B Frontier deal
Published: May 16, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Neutral
FCC Chair Brendan Carr in February criticized Verizon for its promotion of DEI programs and said it could be a factor in the Frontier deal.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference May 15, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Sowmyanarayan Sampath - EVP & CEO Conference Call Participants Craig Moffett - MoffettNathanson Sowmyanarayan Sampath Before I get started, I want to point everyone to the safe harbor statement. It's on verizon.com the Investor Relations section, so I can read it.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference May 14, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Hans Vestberg - Chairman & CEO Conference Call Participants Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Sebastiano Petti Good morning, everyone. I'm Sebastiano Petti, and I cover the telecom, cable and satellite space for JPMorgan.
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Verizon to invest $5 billion in US small business suppliers over next 5 years
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon said on Tuesday it would invest $5 billion over the next five years in small business suppliers in the U.S. with the goal of boosting domestic supply chains.
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FAA launches Newark airport task force with Verizon, L3Harris executives
Published: May 12, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral
The Trump administration announced an emergency task force of executives from Verizon, L3Harris and the FAA to address ongoing communication issues at Newark airport. The announcement follows three incidents in the past two weeks where air traffic controllers tasked with guiding planes in and out of Newark lost their main telecommunication lines.
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Verizon to speak at J.P. Morgan conference May 14
Published: May 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available on Verizon's Investor Relations website, www.verizon.com/about/investors .
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Investors Heavily Search Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: May 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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2 Magnificent Dividends For Good And Bad Times
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I focus on fundamentals and dividends during the earnings season, not analyst ratings and price target revisions. You deserve to relax in retirement; let your investments do the work. We discuss two picks with two decades of dividend growth.
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About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- IPO Date 1983-11-21
- Website https://www.verizon.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Mr. Hans E. Vestberg
- Employees 99400