Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.0445
- Book/Share 24.1679
- PB 1.8427
- Debt/Equity 1.6651
- CurrentRatio 0.6117
- ROIC 0.0655
- MktCap 185346789600.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.7793
- PFCF 9.1856
- PE 10.4369
- Debt/Assets 0.4409
- DivYield 0.0614
- 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
3 High-Yield Dividend All-Stars to Buy Right Now
Published: April 17, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The good news for investors seeking high-yield dividend stocks to buy right now is that there are a number of top options for investors to consider in the high-yield dividend world.
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Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon
Published: April 16, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Amid recent stock market volatility, the telecom sector offers some respite. Telecom stocks are relatively stable because of the ubiquity and importance of mobile devices in society, allowing telecoms to produce reliable revenue and free cash flow (FCF).
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Verizon Q1 Preview: Defensive Play With A Solid Dividend, But Don't Rush The Entry
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. is a defensive, dividend-focused stock, ideal for stability and income, not growth, with a 6.1% yield and consistent performance. The company outperformed in Q4 2024, meeting or exceeding targets, with strong broadband and wireless growth, and significant debt reduction. Despite cautious analyst forecasts for Q1 2025, Evercore ISI upgraded Verizon, citing underestimated broadband strategy and solid subscriber trends.
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Will Verizon End Its High Dividend Streak?
Published: April 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
In recent years, the company's payout has not only been stable, but also above that of the broader market.
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Verizon's Frontline Solution Enhances Security in Mardi Gras Festival
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ provides critical unmanned aircraft systems to support the New Orleans Police Department during annual Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Verizon: Still A Worthwhile Dividend Play
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc.'s share price has risen over 6% in 2025, despite even recent concerns about tough Q1 numbers amid churn headwinds and the latest market fallout. Verizon provides predictable cash flow to help support its ~6.4% yield, making it attractive for dividend-focused investors, especially with potential Fed rate cuts. Besides our core VZ stock long position, we've also used options writing to help generate additional cash flow.
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Will VZ Stock Benefit From a Three-Year Price Lock Guarantee?
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Despite a customer-centric business model, VZ appears to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.
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Why Verizon (VZ) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon (VZ) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Verizon, Coke and 8 Other Low-Volatility Stocks for a Rocky Market
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Investors should look to safe havens with solid dividends as the broader market falls due to worries about tariffs and the economy.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: March 31, 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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AT&T and Verizon: 2 Telecom Titans for a Tariff-Proof Play
Published: March 31, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors are shifting their strategies due to rising market uncertainty caused by ongoing tariff disputes and widespread economic concerns. They are seeking safety in historically defensive sectors, and as a result, the telecommunications sector is experiencing a resurgence of interest.
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70 Graham All-Star Value (GASV) March Dividends Show 19 "Safer" Bearing 13 Ideal Dividend Dogs
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Large Cap Value and Ben Graham Formula strategies identify undervalued, stable stocks with strong fundamentals and low valuations, ideal for long-term investment. Analysts project significant gains (28.24% to 85.64%) from top-ten GASV Dogs by March 2026, based on dividend yields and target prices. Thirteen of nineteen "safer" GASV Dogs are recommended buys, offering reliable dividends and fair pricing relative to their intrinsic value.
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Verizon to speak at New Street Research Conference on March 26
Published: March 24, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, March 24, 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 New Street Research and BCG Future of Connectivity Leaders Conference on Wednesday, March 26, at 8:30 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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Verizon Business announces Partner Recognition Program winners at 2025 Channel Partners Conference & Expo
Published: March 24, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
In addition to its Partner Recognition Program, the company will highlight its investment in Partner Experience (PX) in its speaking and lounge engagements In addition to its Partner Recognition Program, the company will highlight its investment in Partner Experience (PX) in its speaking and lounge engagements
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ATT Vs. Verizon: The Difference
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
AT&T is on a comeback trail with a refocused business. Verizon has long had a solid business plan for both the long-term and the short-term. The churn warning should be easy to resolve. Both companies have a recession-resistant business.
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Is Verizon's 6.2%-Yielding Dividend Still Safe After This Announcement?
Published: March 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Telecom giant Verizon Communications (VZ -0.72%) offers investors one of the highest-yielding payouts on the S&P 500, at around 6.2%. At that high a yield, you would need to invest around $16,100 to be able to collect $1,000 in annual dividend income.
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Sinch Expands Partnership with Verizon to Advance RCS Adoption
Published: March 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Agreement Expands RCS Coverage Across the U.S., Enabling Businesses to Launch RCS for Business to Verizon Subscribers ATLANTA and STOCKHOLM , March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinch (Sinch AB (publ) (XSTO: SINCH), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is highlighting its expanded partnership with Verizon, one of the largest mobile network operators in the US, to provide and enable RCS for Business Messaging (RBM) to Verizon subscribers. Announced alongside Sinch's presence this week at Enterprise Connect in Orlando, Florida, this expansion reinforces Sinch's strong partnership with Verizon.
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Verizon Introduces AI Assistant for Small Businesses: Stock to Gain?
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
VZ's new generative AI-powered text messaging solution streamlines customer interactions for small business owners.
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Can VZ Capitalize on Santander Tie-Up to Boost Customer Benefits?
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
By collaborating with Verizon, Santander is aiming to establish itself as a full-service digital bank in the country by expanding its customer base.
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Why Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Stocks All Bounced Back Today
Published: March 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Telecom stocks were in a funk earlier this week, with shares of Verizon (VZ 2.04%), AT&T (T 1.84%), and T-Mobile (TMUS 2.51%) all tumbling on Tuesday, after comments from Verizon chief revenue officer Frank Boulben, given at a Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference, caused telecommunications sectors to freak out just a little bit.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference (Transcript)
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference March 11, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Frank Boulben - Chief Revenue Officer, Verizon Consumer Conference Call Participants Bryan Kraft - Deutsche Bank Bryan Kraft Okay. Good morning, everyone.
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Verizon and AT&T are seeing stock drops. Here's what's driving the selloff.
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon calls out a more competitive wireless industry, and that's weighing on its shares — as well as those of its peers.
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Verizon tells customers to put the phone down.
Published: March 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Ahead of Global Day of Unplugging, Verizon announces commitment to help families navigate digital wellness alongside partners at Discovery Education; OATS from AARP; My Digital TAT2; Sesame Workshop; new multigenerational initiatives and an immersive pop-up experience in NYC.
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Allot: Verizon Expansion And Strong Results Make For A Buying Opportunity
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Allot's Q4 results highlight a continued turnaround with positive free cash flow, profitability, and significant SECaaS revenue growth, despite flattish overall revenues. The Verizon BMIS confirmation significantly expands Allot's addressable market, potentially scaling their security service to millions of Verizon business mobile subscribers at accretive pricing. Recent stock price correction is likely due to technical factors, profit-taking, and investor anxiety, however Allot's fundamentals continue to strengthen.
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Verizon Q4: Let Your Profit Run
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Since my last writing, Verizon has reported strong Q4 earnings. But its stock price advanced even more, resulting in a P/E expansion to 9.09x (from 8.5x at the time of my last writing). A reexamination of the stock shows that the current valuation is still attractive, with a risk premium at a multi-year low.
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Lawmakers question Musk influence over Verizon FAA contract
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
A growing number of U.S. lawmakers are raising questions about the potential for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to interfere or take over a $2.4 billion Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract with rival Verizon.
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Verizon declares quarterly dividend on February 28
Published: February 28, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2025.
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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