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
June's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6.76%
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend growth stocks can provide stable, growing income, making them ideal for long-term investors despite lacking the excitement of headline-grabbing returns. My screening focuses on higher-yielding stocks, trying to find those with dividend safety and consistent growth. We also touch on the option wheel strategy today, as two of the names we'll be giving a look at are ones we employ the strategy on.
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Verizon's Total Wireless Supports Working Students with First-Ever Social Impact Program, “Total Spark”
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Wireless, a leading provider of premium, affordable and flexible wireless plans covered by the Verizon 5G network, today announces the launch of Total Spark, the latest social impact program from the Verizon Value portfolio. Designed to support working students, Total Spark is tailor-made to meet the Total Wireless community where they are - whether they're working full-time and going to school at night, balancing family obligations with school, part-time studen.
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Verizon Gains Momentum in the Wireless Vertical: Will it Persist?
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VZ gains wireless traction with 5G Ultra-Wideband expansion and faster speeds, but earnings estimates slip slightly.
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Verizon announces private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers open to certain investors
Published: June 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the commencement of two related transactions to repurchase 10 series of its outstanding notes listed in the tables below.
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Verizon Frontline Network Slice now available nationwide
Published: June 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
First responders in all major markets now have access to dedicated 5G UW network capacity First responders in all major markets now have access to dedicated 5G UW network capacity
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5 Ideal 'Safe' Buys From June Fortune Return On Leadership Screen
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Coincident to the June 5, 2025 annual launch of their Fortune 500, Fortune also partnered with Indiggo to measure Return On Leadership, called the ROL100. Arnold research focused on those 100 using YCharts 6/6/25 data on Dividends from 78, which hereafter are referred to as the Fortune Return on Leadership Dividend Dogs (FROLD). ReturnOnLeadership is based on four fundamental factors: Connection to Purpose, Strategic Clarity, Leadership Alignment, and Focused Action.
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Wall Street Analysts Love These Ultra-High Yield Dividend Stocks
Published: June 10, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Will VZ's Growing Prowess in V2X Technology Boost Competitive Edge?
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon debuts its Edge Transportation Exchange, aiming to lead the V2X market with 5G, edge compute, and precise geolocation tech.
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Verizon declares quarterly dividend on June 6
Published: June 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, June 06, 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 August 1, 2025 to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2025.
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Boomers Want Safe Passive Income in 2025: Grab These 6% Yielding Blue Chips Now
Published: June 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Quality blue-chip stocks yielding 6% or more are perfect for generating passive income.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: June 05, 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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4 Blue-Chip Dividend Giants With Incredibly Low Price-to-Earnings Ratios
Published: June 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Verizon Rises 9.6% YTD: Should You Add VZ Stock to Your Portfolio Now?
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
VZ rises 9.6% YTD on strong broadband gains and 5G growth, but rising capex and fierce competition pose risks.
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3 Wireless Stocks Likely to Gain Despite Industry Headwinds
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
TMUS, VZ and GOGO are set to ride long-term gains from 5G momentum and rising demand for wireless connectivity.
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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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About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- IPO Date 1983-11-21
- Website https://www.verizon.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Hans E. Vestberg
- Employees 99400