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

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 243: $24,300 Allocated, $2,687.49 In Projected Dividends
CTO, MO, OKE, QQQI, VZ
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)
BBVA, BMY, CMCSA, EOG, EPD, ET, HMC, ITUB, LX, MFC, MPLX, OKE, PFE, SU, T, TFC, UPS, VICI, VZ, WB, YRD
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
BA, CAT, FOMC, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NOW, NVDA, SBUX, VZ
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
VZ
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
VZ
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
VZ
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
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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
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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.
VZ
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
VZ
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
VZ
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
VZ
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
BMY, CAG, CVX, D, VZ
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?
VZ
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
VZ
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
KMB, O, VZ
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?
CHTR, VZ
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
VZ
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
T, VZ
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
DUK, KO, MRK, O, VZ
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?
VZ
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
PFE, VZ
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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Verizon Communications (VZ) Reports Next Week: What to Know Ahead of the Release
VZ
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Verizon (VZ) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Rates Going Lower Next Week: Our Top 5% Dividend Picks Could Soar
ARE, BMY, EPD, MO, VZ
Published: October 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.

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Trick-or-Tech: New Verizon survey reveals how families stay safe and connected on Halloween
VZ
Published: October 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As ghosts and goblins prepare to hit the streets, a new survey from Verizon, conducted in collaboration with Morning Consult, shows that parents are increasingly turning to technology to find the perfect balance between Halloween fun, their children's independence and their own peace of mind.

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Verizon: Setting The Bar
VZ
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Verizon remains a buy, especially on pullbacks into the $30s, with a focus on dividend collection and covered call strategies. Expecting Q3 revenue of $33.9-$34.5 billion, with stable wireless growth, modest Fios and broadband additions, and continued business segment softness. Targeting Q3 EPS of $1.20-$1.22 and free cash flow of $4.8-$5.2 billion, which comfortably covers the rising dividend despite high leverage.

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Verizon's New CEO Makes Swift And Long Overdue Changes - A Buy Is Warranted
VZ
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Verizon Communications Inc. is undergoing a strategic reset with new CEO Dan Schulman, aiming to reclaim wireless leadership from T-Mobile. VZ's previous pricing strategy hindered subscriber growth and failed to leverage its significant C-Band and mmWave spectrum investments. A new aggressive pricing promotion and the acquisition of Starry signal a shift toward subscriber growth and urban FWA expansion.

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Top Dividend Stocks Delivering Over 5% for True Financial Freedom
O, PFE, UPS, VZ
Published: October 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

It is possible to achieve financial freedom through stock investing. If you pick the right companies, stay invested for the long term, and reinvest the dividends, you can build a solid portfolio for retirement.

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Verizon offers relief for government workers impacted by shutdown
VZ
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Verizon Communications said Tuesday that it will offer government workers impacted by a two-week-old government shutdown payment deferral options.

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Verizon Dividend Yield Pushes Past 7%
VZ
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

In trading on Monday, shares of Verizon Communications were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.76), with the stock changing hands as low as $39.41 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.

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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.