Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
43.35
-0.40 (-0.91%)
May 22, 2025, 1:01 PM - Market open
-0.91%
Market Cap 182.77B
Revenue (ttm) 135.29B
Net Income (ttm) 17.78B
Shares Out 4.22B
EPS (ttm) 4.20
PE Ratio 10.32
Forward PE 9.22
Dividend $2.71 (6.25%)
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 10, 2025
Volume 4,297,996
Open 43.75
Previous Close 43.75
Day's Range 43.21 - 43.84
52-Week Range 37.59 - 47.36
Beta 0.38
Analysts Buy
Price Target 48.09 (+10.93%)
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
Employees 99,600
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 12 analysts, the average rating for VZ stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $48.09, which is an increase of 10.93% from the latest price.

Price Target
$48.09
(10.93% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Buy 9 Barron's Better Bets (Than T-Bills) From 16 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs

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Verizon Wins FCC Approval for $20 Billion Frontier Merger: What This Means for Fiber

With FCC approval, the competing fiber internet service providers can become one.

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5 days ago - CNET

FCC approves Verizon's $20 billion deal to buy Frontier Communications

CNBC's Julia Boosrtin reports on news of a merger in the telecommunications sector.

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5 days ago - CNBC Television

Verizon Rolls Back DEI Policies to Secure $10 Billion Deal

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr approved the telecom merger after Verizon yielded to new demands to curb diversity policies.

5 days ago - WSJ

Verizon ends DEI programs, diversity goals as it seeks approval for Frontier acquisition

Verizon announced Friday that it's ending corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals as it faces a Trump administration probe and scrutiny of a proposed acquisition.

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6 days ago - Fox Business

Verizon axing DEI programs as it seeks FCC approval for $9.6B Frontier deal

FCC Chair Brendan Carr in February criticized Verizon for its promotion of DEI programs and said it could be a factor in the Frontier deal.

6 days ago - New York Post

Verizon ending DEI programs as it seeks US approval for Frontier deal

Verizon Communications said Friday it is ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs after the Trump administration opened a probe and as the U.S. telecom carrier seeks approval to purchase Fronti...

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6 days ago - Reuters

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference (Transcript)

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7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference (Transcript)

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8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

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8 days ago - Benzinga

Verizon to invest $5 billion in US small business suppliers over next 5 years

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.

9 days ago - Reuters

Verizon announces a $5B commitment to continue investing in America and supporting small businesses

What you need to know: Verizon announces a substantial $5 billion commitment over the next five years with the launch of a new Small Business Supplier Accelerator. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready...

9 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Introducing Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on Verizon

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FAA launches Newark airport task force with Verizon, L3Harris executives

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 in...

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9 days ago - CNBC

Verizon to speak at J.P. Morgan conference May 14

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 Conferenc...

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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2 Magnificent Dividends For Good And Bad Times

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Before, during and after severe weather, Verizon's got you

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 custome...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon Offers Yield And Capital Appreciation (Technical Analysis)

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

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Verizon and this telecom stock offer protection against tariff uncertainty

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Verizon welcomes Ericsson to the ranks of “Verizon Frontline Verified” partners

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.

22 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon: Cheap And Resilient Income You Need In A Volatile Market

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Verizon: Increasing Cash Flow Makes It A Bargain

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 phon...

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Skylo Partners With Syniverse to Implement SMS Over Satellite for Verizon

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syniverse, the world's most connected company, and Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications, have collaborated to enable a simplifi...

24 days ago - Business Wire