Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
| Market Cap | 196.05B +7.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 138.90B +1.4% |
| Net Income | 16.17B -11.1% |
| EPS | 3.84 -10.7% |
| Shares Out | 4.16B |
| PE Ratio | 12.55 |
| Forward PE | 9.49 |
| Dividend | $2.83 (5.99%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Volume | 31,549,590 |
| Open | 48.48 |
| Previous Close | 48.19 |
| Day's Range | 45.70 - 48.54 |
| 52-Week Range | 38.39 - 51.68 |
| Beta | 0.24 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 51.56 (+9.27%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 26 analysts, the average rating for VZ stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $51.56, which is an increase of 9.27% from the latest price.
News
AT&T, Verizon drop after report on SpaceX’s spectrum ambitions
Shares of AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ) and T-Mobile (TMUS) are underperforming after a news report said SpaceX (SPCX) has been seeking spectrum suited for urban and densely populated areas. Semafor…
Verizon put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in Verizon (VZ) with 29,045 puts trading, or 2x expected. Most active are Sep-26 38 puts and Dec-26 52.5 calls, with total volume in those strikes near…
Bain Capital, Tillman announces $1.5B investment in Eaton Fiber
Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holding announced a $1.5B investment in Eaton Fiber, an affiliate of Tillman, to accelerate the expansion of Verizon (VZ) fiber broadband through fiber network deployme...
Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings Announce $1.5 Billion Investment in Eaton Fiber to Power the Expansion of Verizon Fiber Broadband across the United States
BOSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings (“Tillman”) today announced a $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber, an affiliate of Tillman, to accelerate the expansion ...
Ciena to benefit from Verizon project win from Google, says Needham
Needham analyst Ryan Koontz keeps a Buy rating with a $600 price target on Ciena (CIEN) while noting that the company stands to benefit from last week’s announcement by Verizon…
Verizon price target raised to $52.50 from $51.50 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on Verizon (VZ) to $52.50 from $51.50 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. While the company delivered on the KPIs investors are…
Verizon price target raised to $52 from $50 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Verizon (VZ) to $52 from $50 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Verizon is showing early signs of progress…
Verizon price target raised to $56 from $54 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Verizon (VZ) to $56 from $54 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said they posted good 2Q26 results…
Verizon price target raised to $47 from $46 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Verizon (VZ) to $47 from $46 but keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company has been delivering on its…
Verizon price target raised to $46 from $45 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Verizon (VZ) to $46 from $45 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm sees “diverging narratives” in the cable…
Verizon price target raised to $47 from $43 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on Verizon (VZ) to $47 from $43 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm notes Verizon is executing well…
Verizon Lands $1 Billion Google Deal as AI Infrastructure Demand Soars
Verizon signed an over $1 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure deal with Google, and the company expects to sign several similar deals by the end of the year, Verizon CEO Dan Schulman s...
VZ Rallies & CHTR Hits 12-Year Low: Analyzing Earnings & State of Telecom Industry
Jeff Kagan talks about his outlook on the telecommunications industry after Verizon (VZ) showed strength in its earnings while Charter Communications (CHTR) sold off to a 12-year low. He notes key com...
Friday's Morning Movers: DECK, VZ & CHTR Earnings
It's all about earnings to kick off the final trading session of the week. Sam Vadas explains why an increase in Hoka sales and a full-year EPS guidance raise wasn't enough for Deckers Brands (DECK).
VZ Earnings: Verizon Stock Gains on $1B Google Deal, Share Buyback despite Profit Drop in Q2
Shares in Verizon ($VZ) rose about 3% on Friday morning even though the telco giant reported mixed second-quarter 2026 earnings, with profits down 23% to $22.9 billion. Investors appear excited…
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said on Friday the company has secured a deal with Google , valued at more than $1 billion, to provide dark fiber connectivity for the search engine giant's data center...
Verizon says recently signed $1B dark fiber agreement with Google
Verizon (VZ) says overall customer economics continue to improve. Says expects cost of acquisition and retention to continue to improve. Says transformation work streams described last quarter are pro...
Verizon says back half of 2026 will be stronger than the first half
Says 2027 should be stronger than 2026.
Verizon says consumer postpaid phone churn of 84 basis points is a step change
Says overall postpaid phone gross adds for Q2 were best in the last eight years. Says continues to expect postpaid phone net adds to be in the upper half of…
INTC Adds AI Muscle, DECK Steps Down After Earnings as Iran Volatility Lingers
While crude oil prices stay elevated near $90 and inflation keeps investors wary, Alex Coffey makes the case that the current environment isn't as dire as some may believe. However, that depends on th...
Verizon Communications Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 saw strong growth in mobility and broadband, with improved churn, record adjusted EBITDA margin, and raised guidance for revenue, EPS, and free cash flow. New customer-centric offerings and AI infrastructure deals position the company for multi-year growth.
Verizon Communications Earnings release: Q2 2026
Verizon Communications released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 24, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Verizon Communications Slides: Q2 2026
Verizon Communications has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 24, 2026.
Verizon Revenue Ticks Down, Profit Falls on Joint-Venture Costs
Verizon Communications gained a net 184,000 postpaid phone connections in the second quarter, beating Wall Street's expectations on a metric that gauges new lucrative customers.
Verizon raises FY26 share repurchase target to $4.5B
Verizon (VZ) successfully completed $1B of share repurchases in second-quarter 2026, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $3.5B. The full-year share repurchase target has been raised to up to $4.5B. P...