Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
49.01
-0.45 (-0.91%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
49.01
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Feb 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Verizon Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 15 analysts that cover Verizon stock have a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $48.75, which forecasts a -0.53% decrease in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $43 and the highest is $56.
Price Target: $48.75 (-0.53%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Verizon stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Buy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Hold | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold Maintains $47 → $49 | Hold | Maintains | $47 → $49 | -0.02% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Hold Maintains $44 → $48 | Hold | Maintains | $44 → $48 | -2.06% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $48 → $50 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $48 → $50 | +2.02% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $47 → $49 | Hold | Maintains | $47 → $49 | -0.02% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $41 → $44 | Hold | Maintains | $41 → $44 | -10.22% | Feb 2, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
148.12B
from 138.19B
Increased by 7.19%
Revenue Next Year
149.92B
from 148.12B
Increased by 1.21%
EPS This Year
5.01
from 4.06
Increased by 23.38%
EPS Next Year
5.33
from 5.01
Increased by 6.48%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 154.4B | 156.6B | |||
| Avg | 148.1B | 149.9B | |||
| Low | 134.8B | 135.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.7% | 5.7% | |||
| Avg | 7.2% | 1.2% | |||
| Low | -2.4% | -8.7% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.35 | 5.81 | |||
| Avg | 5.01 | 5.33 | |||
| Low | 4.30 | 4.54 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31.9% | 16.1% | |||
| Avg | 23.4% | 6.5% | |||
| Low | 6.0% | -9.4% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.