Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

US — Communication Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VZ
  • Rev/Share 32.0445
  • Book/Share 24.1679
  • PB 1.7861
  • Debt/Equity 1.6651
  • CurrentRatio 0.6117
  • ROIC 0.0655

 

  • MktCap 179654838600.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.7793
  • PFCF 8.9035
  • PE 10.1164
  • Debt/Assets 0.4409
  • DivYield 0.0633
  • 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
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

Bank of America Says Stocks Could Drop 40%: 5 Safe Large-Cap Dividend Stocks That Will Survive
D, KO, PRU, VZ, XOM
Published: February 17, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

For almost 2.5 years, we have watched the market take off on a ride we haven't seen since the dot-com era of the mid-to-late 1990s.

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2 dividend stocks of the month
MPLX, VZ
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

As economic uncertainty lingers in 2025, dividend-paying stocks remain a top choice for income-seeking investors looking for stability amid market fluctuations.

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My Top 10 High Dividend Yield Stocks For February 2025: Two Yield Over 7%
ARCC, CVX, IBDRY, MO, PEP, PNC, PSX, QSR, VOO, VZ, ZURVY
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Implementing a high dividend yield strategy can provide substantial income and stability during market volatility, supporting long-term investment goals without selling during declines. The selected 10 companies offer Dividend Yields [FWD] between 3.22% and 8.06%, with attractive Dividend Growth Rates and appealing valuations, enhancing portfolio sustainability. Each company exhibits a P/E [FWD] Ratio below 20, which reflects their attractive valuation.

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Verizon Wins Multiple 5G Network Awards: VZ Stock to Benefit?
VZ
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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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3 Brand-Name, Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Patient Investors Can Confidently Buy With $300 Right Now
F, PFE, VZ
Published: February 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, Wall Street offers no shortage of ways for investors to grow their wealth. But among this vast sea of pathways to become richer is one of the most-successful strategies: buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks.

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The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
NVDA, VZ
Published: February 12, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

A $1,000 investment might not seem like much in the stock market today. But with commission-free and fractional trades, it's now easier than ever to build up positions in stocks that are trading at a few hundred or thousand dollars per share.

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Verizon has the best 5G network in America
VZ
Published: February 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Relentless innovation and continuous improvement result in unmatched 5G reliability, speed and performance for customers Relentless innovation and continuous improvement result in unmatched 5G reliability, speed and performance for customers

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A Historic Opportunity To Win Big With Dividend Stocks
AMLP, ARCC, ARE, BIZD, CVX, DKL, GBDC, GDX, GLD, HTGC, KO, MAIN, NEM, O, PFE, QQQ, SCHD, SPY, T, TBB, VNQ, VZ
Published: February 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The current market offers a historic opportunity for dividend stocks. We detail why this is a historic opportunity for dividend investors. We also discuss some of the names that we are buying to take advantage of this opportunity.

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Verizon Calling With 6.75% Yield
VZ
Published: February 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Verizon, part of Rose's Income Garden Portfolio, offers a 6.75% yield, making it a strong income stock with reliable dividends and fair valuation. Verizon's extensive fiber network and recent acquisitions position it well for future growth, despite lagging in 5G and facing potential debt issues. The company has a solid dividend history, paying rising dividends for 20 years, with a current payout ratio of 58.22% and a BBB+ credit rating.

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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

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.