Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
49.39
-0.81 (-1.61%)
Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap208.31B +13.4%
Revenue (ttm)138.19B +2.5%
Net Income17.17B -1.9%
EPS4.06 -1.9%
Shares Out 4.22B
PE Ratio12.17
Forward PE10.04
Dividend$2.83 (5.73%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 10, 2026
Volume28,395,063
Open50.07
Previous Close50.20
Day's Range49.17 - 50.17
52-Week Range38.39 - 51.68
Beta0.27
AnalystsBuy
Price Target50.16 (+1.56%)
Earnings DateApr 27, 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 16 analysts, the average rating for VZ stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $50.16, which is an increase of 1.56% from the latest price.

Price Target
$50.16
(1.56% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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