Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
46.73
-0.34 (-0.72%)
At close: Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
46.74
+0.01 (0.02%)
After-hours: Jun 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap195.12B +5.3%
Revenue (ttm)139.15B +2.8%
Net Income17.34B -2.5%
EPS4.11 -2.2%
Shares Out 4.18B
PE Ratio11.38
Forward PE9.33
Dividend$2.83 (6.06%)
Ex-Dividend DateJul 10, 2026
Volume20,697,892
Open47.10
Previous Close47.07
Day's Range46.31 - 47.40
52-Week Range38.39 - 51.68
Beta0.22
AnalystsBuy
Price Target51.90 (+11.06%)
Earnings DateJul 20, 2026

About VZ

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 t... [Read more]

IPO Date Jul 3, 2000
Employees 89,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol VZ
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Verizon's revenue was $138.19 billion, an increase of 2.52% compared to the previous year's $134.79 billion. Earnings were $17.17 billion, a decrease of -1.90%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 26 analysts, the average rating for VZ stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $51.9, which is an increase of 11.06% from the latest price.

Price Target
$51.9
(11.06% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Verizon launches simpler plans and new loyalty program, drops some fees

Verizon launches new Simplicity plans dropping activation and upgrade fees while introducing a loyalty program with 3% back on bills and brand perks.

5 hours ago - Fox Business

Verizon's Ready to keep you Connected as a Potential Tropical Storm Forms in the Gulf; Offers Tips to Prepare

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With tropical storm watches now in place for portions of the Gulf Coast, Verizon is reassuring residents, businesses, and first responders that i...

7 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon announces launch of ‘Simplicity’ and ‘Verizon One’ plans

Earlier, Verizon (VZ) announced a “customer-centered reboot,” including the launch of “Verizon Simplicity,” which it calls “the industry’s most simple and cost-effective plan.” Also available starting...

8 hours ago - TheFly

Verizon targets wireless customers with new simpler plans, drops some fees

Verizon is aiming to attract customers by offering simpler plans, dropping activation and upgrade fees and unveiling a new loyalty program ​offering discounts and perks.

17 hours ago - Reuters

Verizon initiated with a Hold at Freedom Broker

Freedom Broker initiated coverage of Verizon (VZ) with a Hold rating and $53 price target. The firm, which argues that the U.S. telecom and cable sector has entered 2026 at…

Other symbols: TMUS
4 days ago - TheFly

Want to Avoid the Whipsawing Tech Stocks? Dollar General and 7 Others to Buy.

CVS Health, Pfizer, and Dollar General were among the stocks identified for investors looking for non-tech options.

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7 days ago - Barrons

Verizon declares quarterly dividend on June 4, 2026

NEW YORK, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per outstanding share, consisten...

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T) Stocks Slide after Supreme Court Backs FCC Penalties

Shares of telecom giants, Verizon ($VZ) and AT&T ($T), fell about 4% on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) acted within its authority…

Other symbols: T
12 days ago - TipRanks

Verizon CEO Sees AI Coming for Customer Service Jobs

Verizon CEO Daniel Schulman says AI could replace “a large percentage” of the company's customer service workforce. Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech Conference 2026 in San Francisco, Schulman also says ...

12 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US supreme court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

Justices uphold FCC authority to impose in-house penalties, rejecting AT&T and Verizon jury trial claims

Other symbols: TTMUS
12 days ago - The Guardian

US Supreme Court sides with FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

The U.S. Supreme Court backed the Federal Communications Commission's system for levying fines, ruling on Thursday against wireless carriers AT&T ​and Verizon in their challenge to the agency and hand...

Other symbols: T
12 days ago - Reuters

Verizon put volume heavy and directionally bearish

Bearish flow noted in Verizon (VZ) with 17,603 puts trading, or 2x expected. Most active are Jul-26 47 puts and Jul-26 45 puts, with total volume in those strikes near…

13 days ago - TheFly

Verizon announces pricing terms of its tender offers and consent solicitations for 20 series of Verizon and certain of its subsidiaries' notes

NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced 20 separate offers, for its own acc...

14 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon announces extension of early participation date and early results of its private exchange offers and consent solicitations for 11 series of notes open to certain investors

NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced that the early participation date has been extended until 5:00 p.m. (New York Cit...

14 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Array Digital board declares special dividend of $11.00 per share

Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) announced the successful closing of the previously announced agreement with Verizon (VZ) to sell a portion of the company’s retained spectrum licenses for total consi...

Other symbols: ADTMUS
15 days ago - TheFly

Array completes sale of select spectrum assets to Verizon for $1.0 billion

Board declares special dividend of $11.00 per share CHICAGO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: AD) (ArraySM) today announced the successful closing of the previous...

Other symbols: AD
15 days ago - PRNewsWire

Verizon Announces Preliminary Shareholder Voting Results from 2026 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The meeting was c...

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon announces a massive ticket drop for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Over 2,500 free tickets across 64 matches in every single U.S. host city drop June 1, 2026, only for Verizon customers

26 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon to redeem debt securities on June 20, 2026

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced that it will redeem the following notes on June 20, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”):

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon champions the innovators of tomorrow, names winner of Verizon Frontline App Developer Challenge

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing a decades-long commitment to driving innovation in public safety, emergency response and community resilience, Verizon today announced the winner ...

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon Report Warns of AI-Fueled Social Engineering Surge

Artificial intelligence is changing the economics of cybercrime, giving scammers and fraudsters a faster way to scale attacks that companies already struggle to stop.

4 weeks ago - PYMNTS

AI-related data breaches surpass stolen credentials in cyber incidents, Verizon report says

AI-detected vulnerabilities surpassed incidents of stolen credentials in data breaches last year, according ​to an annual report from Verizon relating to industry security incidents.

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Vulnerability Exploitation Top Breach Entry Point, 2026 Industry-Wide DBIR Finds

The 19th edition of the Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) confirms AI-driven speed as a new challenge, pushing security strategy toward fundamental resilience The 19th edition of the Data Breac...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon Communications Transcript: J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Transformation is ahead of schedule, with customer-centricity, AI integration, and efficiency driving improved churn, cost structure, and shareholder returns. AI is expected to deliver multi-billion dollar opportunities, while network leadership and industry partnerships support future growth.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts