Verizon Communications Stock Forecast
NYSE: VZTelecommunicationsTelecommunications EquipmentUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
Pre-market: 43.13 -5.52%
VZ analyst consensus
Consensus (26 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$51.12+10.29%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 8
- Hold 15
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 26 Wall Street analysts covering Verizon Communications (2026-10-07), 11 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 15 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $51.12, with a high estimate of $62.00 and a low estimate of $44.00. The average target implies upside of 10.3% from the current price of $46.35.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 40.9%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for VZ.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 12% |
| Buy | 8 | 31% |
| Hold | 15 | 58% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $44.00 | -5.07% |
| Average target | $51.12 | +10.29% |
| High target | $62.00 | +33.76% |