Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.4337
- Book/Share 24.7067
- PB 1.8013
- Debt/Equity 1.6484
- CurrentRatio 0.6373
- ROIC 0.07
- MktCap 185307475312.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.6418
- PFCF 9.4511
- PE 10.2042
- Debt/Assets 0.4432
- DivYield 0.0617
- ROE 0.1822
- 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 | 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
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
With inflation sticky and rate cuts unlikely in 2024, investors should consider repositioning into high-yield stocks to offset volatility. Ares Capital (ARCC) and Blackstone Secured Lending (BXSL) offer strong fundamentals, high yields, and benefit from higher-for-longer interest rates. Verizon (VZ) and Realty Income (O) provide attractive yields and blue-chip stability, despite near-term headwinds from elevated rates.
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Top Stock Movers Now: Verizon, Cleveland-Cliffs, Newmont, Sarepta, and More
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs Monday, while the Dow advanced as well, in the wake of several strong earnings reports.
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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
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Verizon (VZ) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Verizon Dazzles, The Dividend Sparkles, Own It
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications Inc. delivered a strong Q2, beating revenue and EPS expectations, driven by robust wireless and broadband growth and industry-leading service revenue gains. Operating income and adjusted EBITDA both exceeded our targets, prompting Verizon to raise its annual EBITDA guidance, signaling continued earnings strength. Free cash flow remains solid, with a 55% payout ratio ensuring the dividend is well-covered and safe, supporting the stock's appeal for income investors.
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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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3 Stocks Offering Diversification in Trump's Tariff & Trade Reset
Published: July 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
President Donald Trump is in the early stages of executing what some are calling a “Great Reset” of the U.S. economy. Tariffs are one of the president's tools of choice with a goal towards spurring a domestic manufacturing revival.
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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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Verizon boosts annual profit forecast on demand for premium plans
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon raised the lower end of its annual profit forecast on Monday, as strong demand for its higher-tier plans powered better-than-expected earnings in the second quarter.
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Verizon's Postpaid Phone Losses Continue, Full-Year Forecast Improves
Published: July 21, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral
The wireless carrier faces stiff competition from rivals' promotions.
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Verizon raises financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow after strong Q2 performance
Published: July 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) raises financial guidance as it reports strong financial performance and customer growth for second quarter.
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Verizon Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. VZ will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on Monday, July 21.
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Tesla, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Alphabet, and More Stocks to Watch This Week
Published: July 20, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral
Roughly 100 companies from the S&P 500 index will report results this week, including two of the Magnificent Seven. Economic data will open a window on slugging home sales.
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These 2 stocks paying dividends in August could make you a millionaire
Published: July 20, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive
Several companies are set to pay dividends in August, offering an opportunity for income-seeking investors to earn steady returns.
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Want Steady Income? 3 Top Dividend Stocks for July 2025
Published: July 17, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Earnings season is synonymous with market volatility. Growth-oriented investors may love trading the ups and downs, but more risk-averse investors may look for ways to generate solid returns balanced by steady cash flow.
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Verizon to report earnings July 21, 2025
Published: July 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report second-quarter 2025 earnings on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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Two Quality Stocks Whose Price Declines May Be Long-Term Buying Opportunities
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Recent stock price pullbacks in two companies present potential buying opportunities for long-term investors, despite no obvious negative news. I emphasize the importance of distinguishing between temporary dips and fundamental business issues, referencing Warren Buffett's advice. T-Mobile's pullback offers a buying opportunity due to strong earnings growth, robust free cash flow, aggressive buybacks, and double-digit dividend increases.
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Verizon Is Still An Opportunity, But This Options Strategy Is Much More
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon remains a Buy, with ~18% undervaluation, a 6.5% dividend yield, and modest dividend growth supporting a defensive, income-focused thesis. My Diagonal Put options strategy delivered a 58% ROI in about three months, demonstrating the potential for outsized returns with active management. Verizon's financial position is solid, with steady EPS growth, debt reduction, and new growth drivers like the Frontier acquisition and AI Connect.
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3 AI Dividend Stocks With Healthy Yields
Published: July 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
These three companies pay handsome dividends and also have AI exposure. They also don't come with nosebleed valuations.
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US FAA not considering replacing L3Harris, Verizon contracts with Musk's Starlink
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing its current telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris or Verizon Communications with Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink satellite unit.
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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold VZ Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
VZ aims for a Q2 earnings beat with 5G advances and bundling, but soft margins and weak stock performance raise caution.
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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