Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
41.99
-0.35 (-0.83%)
At close: Jul 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
42.21
+0.22 (0.52%)
Pre-market: Jul 2, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT
Market Cap175.33B -2.2%
Revenue (ttm)139.15B +2.8%
Net Income17.34B -2.5%
EPS4.11 -2.2%
Shares Out 4.18B
PE Ratio10.22
Forward PE8.38
Dividend$2.83 (6.74%)
Ex-Dividend DateJul 10, 2026
Volume57,184,817
Open42.39
Previous Close42.34
Day's Range41.49 - 42.80
52-Week Range38.39 - 51.68
Beta0.24
AnalystsBuy
Price Target51.90 (+23.6%)
Earnings DateJul 24, 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 23.60% from the latest price.

Price Target
$51.9
(23.60% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

A $1.6 Trillion Disruption: Why Wall Street Is Worried About a SpaceX Phone

Verizon stock falls while AT&T and T-Mobile also decline as the investors continue to worry about Elon Musk and SpaceX encroaching into the sector.

Other symbols: TTMUS
1 day ago - Barrons

SpaceX Might Bring Mobile Phone to Market, and Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Are Down

Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all fall. Elon Musk's SpaceX may be looking to enter the mobile phone market, which could put pressure on the cellular service providers.

Other symbols: TTMUS
2 days ago - Barrons

Verizon sees severance charge of $350M-$450M from headcount reductions

In a regulatory filing, Verizon (VZ) said: “In the second quarter of 2026, the net assets representing the Verizon Contributed Business were classified as assets and liabilities held for sale.

2 days ago - TheFly

Verizon, BT Group to form joint venture, combine international operations

BT Group (BTGOF) and Verizon (VZ) announced the signing of an agreement to combine their respective international enterprise operations into a 50:50 joint venture. The new joint venture will focus…

2 days ago - TheFly

Verizon (VZ), BT Create $4 Billion Telecom Venture in International Business Shake-Up

Verizon Communications Inc. ($VZ), a U.S. telecom giant focused on wireless, broadband, and enterprise connectivity services, is aiming to simplify its international business through a new joint ventu...

2 days ago - TipRanks

BT, Verizon to Form International Joint Venture

The London-listed telecommunications operator said the 50:50 joint venture would serve more than 3,000 customers in around 180 countries.

3 days ago - WSJ

BT, Verizon announce joint venture for international enterprise units

BT Group and ​Verizon Communications ‌on Monday announced a ​deal to ​combine their international ⁠enterprise operations ​into a ​50:50 joint venture focussing on ​serving multinational ​clients.

3 days ago - Reuters

BT Group and Verizon to form joint venture, creating a scaled international connectivity platform for multinational customers

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BT Group (BT) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the signing of an agreement to combine their respective internat...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon, T-Mobile Big Winners in FCC Spectrum Auction

The Federal Communications Commission's first spectrum auction after a four-year hiatus. brought in upwards of $3.5 billion in total, the agency said.

Other symbols: TMUS
5 days ago - WSJ

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, SpaceX among winning bidders in FCC wireless auction

Verizon (VZ), AT&T (T), T-Mobile (TMUS), and SpaceX (SPCX) are among winners of an auction of $3.5B of advanced wireless services from the FCC.

Other symbols: CHTSPCXTTMUS
5 days ago - TheFly

FCC auction results positive for T-Mobile, AT&T, says BNP Paribas

After the Federal Communications Commission announced the winners of the Advanced Wireless Services, or AWS-3, auction, BNP Paribas noted that that Verizon (VZ) spent $3.2B to buy 82 licenses, while…

Other symbols: CHTSPCXTTMUS
5 days ago - TheFly

Verizon bids $3.2 billion to win US spectrum licenses

Verizon Communications ​successfully bid ‌nearly $3.2 billion for wireless ​licenses in ​a Federal Communications ⁠Commission auction ​for mid-band ​spectrum, the agency said Friday.

5 days ago - Reuters

Verizon to report earnings July 24, 2026

NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report second-quarter 2026 earnings on Friday, July 24, 2026.

5 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Why getting dumped from the Dow is the ultimate buy signal for this stock

The “Dow curse” favors Verizon over Alphabet.

6 days ago - Market Watch

Midday Fly By: Alphabet to replace Verizon in Dow blue-chip index

The major averages were broadly higher as markets rebound from recent losses after a sharp technology-led selloff rattled investors over the last two sessions. Semiconductor stocks have been at the…

Other symbols: ABSIBBBPCBRSCOPCVXDAKT
7 days ago - TheFly

The Tech Giant Set to Join the Dow Jones and Replace Verizon

On Tuesday evening, S&P Global ($SPGI) announced that Alphabet’s ($GOOGL) Class A shares would join the Dow Jones (DJIA), effective June 29. GOOGL will replace Verizon ($VZ) and become the…

Other symbols: DIAGOOGLQQQSPY
7 days ago - TipRanks

Alphabet Is Joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Replacing Verizon Communications

Alphabet ($GOOGL), the parent company of Google, is set to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29. The firm will replace Verizon Communications, a move intended to give…

7 days ago - TipRanks

Google-Parent Alphabet to Replace Verizon in Dow Jones Industrial Average

The change will take effect before the market opens on June 29, said S&P Dow Jones Indices, which manages the index.

Other symbols: GOOGGOOGL
8 days ago - WSJ

Alphabet Set to Join and Honeywell International to Remain in Dow Jones Industrial Average

NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphabet Inc. (NASD:GOOGL) will replace Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) effective prior to the opening of tradi...

Other symbols: GOOGGOOGLHON
8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Alphabet to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average, Replacing Verizon

Alphabet will join the DJIA and Honeywell Aerospace, a spinoff from Honeywell International, will join the S&P 500.

Other symbols: GOOGGOOGL
8 days ago - Barrons

Alphabet to replace Verizon in the DJIA at open on 6/29

Alphabet (GOOGL) will replace Verizon Communications (VZ) in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or DJIA, effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, June 29. Dow Jones Industrial Average…

8 days ago - TheFly

Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon

Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P Global said Tuesday, further expanding megacap technology's presence in the blue-chip average.

Other symbols: GOOGGOOGL
8 days ago - CNBC

Verizon announces expiration and final results of its private exchange offers and consent solicitations for 11 series of notes

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the expiration and final results, as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on June 16...

14 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon announces expiration and final results of its tender offers and consent solicitations for 20 series of Verizon and certain of its subsidiaries' notes

NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the expiration and final results, as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on June 16...

14 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

15 days ago - Fox Business