Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
44.06
+0.45 (1.02%)
At close: Apr 17, 2025, 4:00 PM
44.08
+0.02 (0.06%)
After-hours: Apr 17, 2025, 6:19 PM EDT
1.02%
Market Cap 185.40B
Revenue (ttm) 134.79B
Net Income (ttm) 17.51B
Shares Out 4.21B
EPS (ttm) 4.14
PE Ratio 10.64
Forward PE 9.44
Dividend $2.71 (6.15%)
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 10, 2025
Volume 16,504,004
Open 43.73
Previous Close 43.61
Day's Range 43.66 - 44.47
52-Week Range 37.59 - 47.36
Beta 0.40
Analysts Buy
Price Target 47.29 (+7.34%)
Earnings Date Apr 22, 2025

About VZ

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment 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) broadba... [Read more]

IPO Date Jul 3, 2000
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol VZ
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Verizon's revenue was $134.79 billion, an increase of 0.61% compared to the previous year's $133.97 billion. Earnings were $17.51 billion, an increase of 50.73%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for VZ stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $47.29, which is an increase of 7.34% from the latest price.

Price Target
$47.29
(7.34% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Verizon to report earnings April 22, 2025

NEW YORK, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report first-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, April 22.

1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon: I Am Getting A 6% Yield On My Last Purchase

Verizon Communications' robust free cash flow and strong dividend yield make it a compelling investment, especially amidst recent market volatility. The acquisition of Frontier Communications enhances...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Verizon announces Rescue 42 as latest “Verizon Frontline Verified” partner

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced Rescue 42 as the latest partner to earn “Verizon Frontline Verified” status.

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Orbic North America and GCT Semiconductor Sign LOI to Develop and Supply Orbic-Branded FWA Gateway and Mobile Hotspot with GCT's Verizon-Certified 5G Module

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #4G--Orbic and GCT Sign LOI to Develop and Supply Orbic-Branded FWA Gateway and Mobile Hotspot with GCT's Verizon-Certified 5G Module.

Other symbols: GCTS
3 days ago - Business Wire

Verizon Q1 Preview: Defensive Play With A Solid Dividend, But Don't Rush The Entry

Verizon Communications Inc. is a defensive, dividend-focused stock, ideal for stability and income, not growth, with a 6.1% yield and consistent performance. The company outperformed in Q4 2024, meeti...

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Buy 9 'Safer' Dividend Dogs Of 23 April Barron's Better Bets Than T-Bills

Nine out of ten "Safest" BBB dividend dogs are ready to buy, with annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding single share prices. Analysts expect 32.86% to 53.48% net gains from top-ten BBB dogs by ...

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6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Verizon: Tariff Panic Offers Attractive Setup For An Option Play

Verizon's implied volatility is near a 52-week high (98% percentile) due to panics caused by tariff rates changes. However, such extreme IV underlying VZ's put options are disconnected from VZ's actua...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Cramer's Mad Dash: Verizon

Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of Verizon.

8 days ago - CNBC Television

Empowering small businesses with a new industry-first My Biz Plan and a 3-year price lock guarantee

My Biz Plan delivers a customizable wireless plan that enables small businesses to pay for only what they need My Biz Plan delivers a customizable wireless plan that enables small businesses to pay fo...

9 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon says Google AI for customer service agents has led to sales jump

Verizon said an AI assistant for the company's customer service representatives built using Google models had cut down on call times and freed them up to sell products to customers, leading to a surge...

Other symbols: GOOGGOOGL
10 days ago - Reuters

Verizon: Not Overly Incentivized To Stay Bullish Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Verizon has gotten off to a decent start in FY25, with a 6% gain, outperforming other telecommunication stocks and large-caps that have witnessed a contraction. VZ's ability to keep up this phase of a...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Verizon: Still A Worthwhile Dividend Play

Verizon Communications Inc.'s share price has risen over 6% in 2025, despite even recent concerns about tough Q1 numbers amid churn headwinds and the latest market fallout. Verizon provides predictabl...

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

WMS Partners with Verizon to Launch $20 Cruise Daily Pass

Voice, Text, and Data at Sea Available on 200+ Ships and 25+ Cruise Lines Voice, Text, and Data at Sea Available on 200+ Ships and 25+ Cruise Lines

11 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Are AT&T and Verizon good stocks for a recession? This analyst makes the case.

Telecommunications stocks are often thought to be relatively safe places to ride out downturns — and that could be the case even more so nowadays.

Other symbols: T
11 days ago - Market Watch

Verizon Business debuts industry-defining broadcast private 5G and AI solution at NAB 2025

What you need to know: Verizon Business is helping broadcasters solve many of their challenges and will showcase a first-of-its-kind mobile Private 5G Network framework featuring a portable, environme...

13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Billionaire Investor: 'Do Not Catch Falling Knives,' Buy Dividends Instead - Our Picks

A leading billionaire investor is warning that the market is a falling knife. He instead thinks investors should load up on high-quality dividend stocks instead. 10%+ return potential, deep discounts,...

13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Don't buy the dip, Bill Gross warns investors. He likes three stocks for now.

Legendary investor Bill Gross told investors that they shouldn't try to buy the dip after the worst stock-market drop since the pandemic.

Other symbols: MOT
15 days ago - Market Watch

The Big 3: IBM, VZ, V

Dan Deming looks at three companies he believes will withstand the tariff storm. One stock managed to climb higher despite the market sell-off.

Other symbols: IBMV
15 days ago - Schwab Network

Verizon Locks in Prices as It Looks to Woo Subscribers

Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Verizon Consumer Group CEO, explains what the company is doing to attract and keep wireless subscribers in the face of tariffs and fierce competition. He speaks with Caroline Hy...

15 days ago - Bloomberg Technology

Verizon Offers 3-Year Price Lock for Wireless Customers

Subscribers on the telecom company's myPlan and myHome bundles automatically gain a price-lock guarantee for three years.

16 days ago - WSJ

My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2025: One Yields 8%-Plus

Companies with attractive valuations, strong competitive advantages, and sustainable dividend growth can help investors steadily increase wealth while reducing risk. The selection process of my top 10...

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16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Verizon Communications Has Become A Top-Tier Prospect (Rating Upgrade)

Verizon Communications has been upgraded from a 'buy' to a 'strong buy' due to solid financial performance and attractive growth prospects. The company achieved significant revenue growth, especially ...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Dogs Of The Dow Chase April's 'Safer' Buy

Verizon is the only Dow Dog currently meeting the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding its single share price. Analysts forecast net gains of 13.06% to 37.60% for the top-ten Dow Dogs...

18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Verizon, Coke and 8 Other Low-Volatility Stocks for a Rocky Market

Investors should look to safe havens with solid dividends as the broader market falls due to worries about tariffs and the economy.

18 days ago - Barrons

Verizon Stock Flashes Bullish Signal As Golden Cross Confirms Uptrend

Verizon Communications Inc. VZ is dialing up a bullish breakout as its stock pushes past key technical levels. With shares up 12.76% year to date and 5.20% in the past month, Verizon stock has now con...

18 days ago - Benzinga