Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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- symbol VZ
- Rev/Share 32.5192
- Book/Share 25.1526
- PB 1.6398
- Debt/Equity 1.6227
- CurrentRatio 0.7389
- ROIC 0.0694
- MktCap 171777174422.0
- FreeCF/Share 7.8647
- PFCF 5.1659
- PE 8.6832
- Debt/Assets 0.4389
- DivYield 0.0668
- 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
Verizon to invest $5 billion in US small business suppliers over next 5 years
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon said on Tuesday it would invest $5 billion over the next five years in small business suppliers in the U.S. with the goal of boosting domestic supply chains.
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FAA launches Newark airport task force with Verizon, L3Harris executives
Published: May 12, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral
The Trump administration announced an emergency task force of executives from Verizon, L3Harris and the FAA to address ongoing communication issues at Newark airport. The announcement follows three incidents in the past two weeks where air traffic controllers tasked with guiding planes in and out of Newark lost their main telecommunication lines.
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Verizon to speak at J.P. Morgan conference May 14
Published: May 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 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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Investors Heavily Search Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: May 09, 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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2 Magnificent Dividends For Good And Bad Times
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I focus on fundamentals and dividends during the earnings season, not analyst ratings and price target revisions. You deserve to relax in retirement; let your investments do the work. We discuss two picks with two decades of dividend growth.
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4 High-Yielding Dogs of the Dow Are Crushing the Major Indices
Published: May 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield ones, because they offer significant income streams and have substantial total return potential.
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Verizon Gains 11% in 3 Months: Should You Invest in VZ Stock Now?
Published: May 07, 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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Before, during and after severe weather, Verizon's got you
Published: May 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the growing threat of severe weather, including hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes, Verizon is reaffirming its commitment to keeping customers connected. Through resilient network infrastructure, specialized response teams, and proactive community support initiatives, Verizon is prepared to support customers, communities, and public safety agencies when it matters most.
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Verizon Offers Yield And Capital Appreciation (Technical Analysis)
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications is a compelling investment with a high dividend yield and capital appreciation opportunities, making it attractive for income and growth investors. VZ is in a bullish uptrend, trading above its 30-week EMA with positive momentum, volume, and relative strength, indicating potential for future gains. VZ's dividend yield of 6.2% is well-covered by free cash flow, with a history of 20 consecutive years of dividend increases, ensuring income stability.
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3 Dividend Stocks Under $100 To Buy This May
Published: May 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
With volatility taking center stage since the beginning of the year, investing in the stock market isn't as easy as it was.
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Better Dividend Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon
Published: May 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
AT&T (T -0.53%) and Verizon (VZ -0.41%), two of the largest telecom companies in America, are both often considered stable income stocks. But over the past three years, AT&T's stock rallied nearly 50%, as Verizon's stock declined 5%.
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Verizon Communications (VZ) Vs. AT&T (T): Which Telecom Is the Better Dividend Stock?
Published: May 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
Despite the current stock market volatility, the telecom sector has emerged as a resilient industry.
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Dogs of the Dow: These Are The Best Dividend Stocks in 2025
Published: May 02, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
If you are looking for the best dividend stocks to own in 2025, look no further than the Dogs of the Dow.
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AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile: Who Won the Big 3 Telecom Battle in Q1?
Published: May 01, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
For the big three players in the United States telecom sector, Q1 earnings are in the books. Verizon Communications NYSE: VZ, T-Mobile NASDAQ: TMUS, and AT&T NYSE: T are by far the most prominent players in this industry, and they compete fiercely.
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3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in May
Published: May 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
What's a five-letter word that can have a negative connotation when used as a verb but a positive one when used as a noun? The answer is "yield.
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Verizon welcomes Ericsson to the ranks of “Verizon Frontline Verified” partners
Published: April 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions as the latest partner to earn “Verizon Frontline Verified” status.
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Verizon: An Undervalued Dividend Stock or a High-Yield Trap?
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon Communications (VZ 1.40%) is often considered a reliable income stock. It's one of the largest telecom companies in America, and it's raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.
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Verizon: Increasing Cash Flow Makes It A Bargain
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Verizon's revenue grew, but customer base declined; impressive $50 billion annualized EBITDA and $4 billion quarterly FCF highlight strong financials despite market challenges. Verizon's postpaid phone subscriptions saw business growth but consumer decline; fixed wireless access grows, but lacks AT&T's fiber business potential. VZ offers free phone trade-ins, satellite text messaging, and 3-year price lock to retain customers, impacting margins due to competition.
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AT&T vs. Verizon: Which Telecom Stock is a Better Buy Right Now?
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
T is benefiting from solid demand for its postpaid services, while with a healthy cash flow and network expansion, VZ is strengthening its foothold in the market.
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Verizon: Following Up On Our Option Wheel Strategy
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
With the latest weekly options expiration passing, we had a couple of trades that were set to come to a conclusion. We successfully closed out a speculative put writing trade on ProShares Bitcoin ETF earlier in the week, achieving ~97.6% of the anticipated profit due to a major Bitcoin price recovery. However, we let our short puts on Verizon go into the expiration with shares trading below our strike price, looking to take assignment on a trading batch of shares.
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Is Verizon Still a Defensive Dividend Stock After Soft Subscriber Growth?
Published: April 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
The most closely watched metric for Verizon Communications (VZ -2.51%) during earnings season isn't the company's revenue or profits. Instead, it tends to be its postpaid phone subscriber numbers.
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3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This Year
Published: April 25, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
While much of the market has been on shaky ground in 2025, rattled by global uncertainties, trade tensions, and economic fears, a few boring but reliable companies have quietly delivered solid returns. Unlike the hype surrounding high-growth tech stocks or the once-mighty Magnificent Seven, these less flashy names have offered investors both safety and firm performance.
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Verizon Frontline Network Slice launches coast-to-coast
Published: April 24, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Dedicated 5G UW network capacity for first responders strengthens communications for public safety Dedicated 5G UW network capacity for first responders strengthens communications for public safety
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Fundamentally Sound, These 5 Stocks Sold Off Anyway
Published: April 23, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
The tariff-induced stock market sell-off indeed began with a cause. Still, the market overcorrected as some investors sold everything, even the fundamentally sound buy-and-hold stocks they should have held.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Brady Connor - SVP, IR Hans Vestberg - Chairman and CEO Tony Skiadas - CFO Sowmyanarayan Sampath - CEO, Consumer Group Conference Call Participants John Hodulik - UBS Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Jim Schneider - Goldman Sachs Michael Rollins - Citi Peter Supino - Wolfe Research Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Craig Moffett - MoffettNathanson Kannan Venkateshwar - Barclays Sam McHugh - BNP Bryan Kraft - Deutsche Bank Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Verizon's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. …
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Verizon blames government spending cutbacks for its poor phone subscriber numbers
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
Verizon's postpaid monthly phone subscribers fell more than expected. The company partly blamed federal government cuts for the larger-than-anticipated subscriber drop.
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Verizon: The Stock You Need In Wildly Uncertain Times
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon Communications Inc.'s Q1 results beat expectations, with revenue at $33.5 billion, up 1.5% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $1.19, surpassing projections. Despite tariff risks, Verizon remains a defensive stock with essential telecom services, making it a strong buy for income-focused investors. Free cash flow was robust at $3.6 billion, covering VZ dividends and supporting future growth despite Verizon's significant debt load.
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Why Verizon's Q1 2025 Outperformance Is The Last Hurrah
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Despite Verizon's Q1 2025 earnings outperformance, a deeper dive into the drivers shows its vulnerability to impending weakness. The upcoming tariff uncertainties are poised to impact Verizon's capital-intensive and consumer-centric business, raising execution risks to its already modest growth outlook. The added weight of AI investments amidst growing demand uncertainties also risks straining its balance sheet and upending its dividend sustainability.
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Verizon CEO: Consumer sentiment has come down, but our business is very resilient
Published: April 22, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Verizon chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg discusses state of the consumer.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Verizon (VZ) Q1 Earnings
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Verizon (VZ) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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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