Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZCommunication ServicesTelecom ServicesUSD

45.77-0.21 (-0.46%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

After hours: 45.77 0.00%

VZ stock chart

Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics

Market cap: $190.16B
P/E (TTM): 11.92
Forward P/E: 8.66
EPS (TTM): $3.84
Dividend yield: 6.11% ($2.80)
Ex-dividend date: Jul 10, 2026
52-week range: 38.39 – 51.68
Day range: 45.75 – 46.58
Volume / Avg: 14.77M / 22.02M
Beta: —
Shares outstanding: 4.15B
Next earnings: Oct 26, 2026

52-week range

$38.39$51.68

VZ stock today

Shares of Verizon Communications (VZ) finished lower on Oct 7 at $45.77, a drop of 0.46% or $0.21 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, VZ sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68: 11.4% below the high, set on Mar 24, 2026 and 19.2% above the low. VZ is up 12.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 11.1%.

At 11.9x trailing earnings, Verizon Communications trades in line with the peer-group median of 12.2x. Its forward P/E of 8.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 26 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $1.28. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share, a 6.11% yield at the current price.

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About Verizon Communications

Company profile

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices.

Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Telecom Services
CEO: Mr. Daniel H. Schulman
Headquarters: New York, NY
Employees: 97,600
Website: verizon.com

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2025, Verizon Communications generated $138.19 billion in revenue, up 2.5% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $17.17 billion (-1.9% year over year), for a net margin of 12.4% versus a median of 13.9% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 21.2%.

Verizon Communications annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal year	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021
Revenue	$138.19B	$134.79B	$133.97B	$136.84B	$133.61B
Growth	+2.52%	+0.61%	-2.09%	+2.41%	+4.15%
Net income	$17.17B	$17.51B	$11.61B	$21.26B	$22.07B
EPS (diluted)	$4.06	$4.14	$2.75	$5.06	$5.32

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (26 analysts)

buy

Avg. price target

$51.12+11.69%

Strong buy 3
Buy 8
Hold 15
Sell 0
Strong sell 0

Target range

Low $44.00High $62.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history

Next report: Oct 26, 2026
EPS estimate: $1.28
Last reported (Q2 2026): Jul 31, 2026
EPS actual vs est.: $0.92 vs —

Dividends

Dividend history

Annual dividend: $2.80
Dividend yield: 6.11%
Last payment: $0.708
Ex-dividend date: Jul 10, 2026

VZ news

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Verizon Communications peers

Communication Services sector

VZ peer companies
Company	Price	% Chg	Market cap	P/E	Compare
TMUST-Mobile US Inc.	167.65	+1.04%	$179.83B	17.5	vs VZ
TAT&T Inc.	24.47	+0.16%	$167.68B	8.1	vs VZ
CMCSAComcast Corporation Class A	20.94	-1.37%	$74.31B	6.8	vs VZ
VODVodafone Group Plc ADR	16.79	+1.57%	$38.90B	—	vs VZ
CHTChunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.	45.78	-0.65%	$35.51B	27.9	vs VZ
ECHOEchoStar Corporation	97.69	-2.32%	$28.41B	—	vs VZ
VIVTelefonica Brasil S.A. ADR	12.71	+0.55%	$20.31B	16.3	vs VZ
BCEBCE Inc.	19.76	+0.05%	$18.43B	4.0	vs VZ

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Index membership

Appears in lists

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Verizon Communications stock FAQ

What is Verizon Communications's stock price today?

VZ last traded at $45.77 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.46% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

Does Verizon Communications pay a dividend?

Yes. Verizon Communications pays $2.80 per share annually, a 6.11% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.708 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 10, 2026.

When is Verizon Communications's next earnings date?

Verizon Communications is expected to report earnings on Monday, October 26, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.28.

What is VZ's P/E ratio?

VZ trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.92 and a forward P/E of 8.66, compared with a median of 12.2 for its closest peers.

Is Verizon Communications in the S&P 500?

Yes. Verizon Communications (VZ) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.

Who is Verizon Communications's CEO?

Mr. Daniel H. Schulman is the chief executive officer of Verizon Communications Inc., which has about 97,600 employees.

What is the VZ 52-week high?

The 52-week high for VZ is $51.68 and the 52-week low is $38.39. The stock is currently 11.4% below its high.