0Q1S Stock Chart & Stats
$50.27
$0.83(1.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$50.27
$0.83(1.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.00 - $51.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume455.77K
Average Volume (3M)45.71K
Market Cap
$179.07B
Enterprise Value$364.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$188.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta0.26
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2027EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.92
Shares Outstanding4,154,775,400
10 Day Avg. Volume53,154
30 Day Avg. Volume45,711
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio8.75
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$49.00Price Target Upside-2.53% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)5.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$140.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Subscriber Growth And Lower ChurnStrong customer additions alongside lower churn indicate improved retention and more effective customer acquisition. Because every new line generates revenue and promotional costs are falling, this combination can support recurring service growth, better customer economics, and more durable competitive positioning over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation And MarginsVerizon is producing substantial operating and free cash flow from a recurring connectivity model, while healthy margins provide support for network investment and debt reduction. Stronger recent cash conversion improves funding flexibility and gives the company greater capacity to sustain operations through the medium term.
Fiber And AI Infrastructure GrowthExpanding fiber reach creates a broader platform for high-speed broadband, enterprise connectivity, and AI infrastructure demand. Signed contracts with attractive margins and modest success-based capital could diversify growth beyond wireless, improve network asset utilization, and support a multi-year revenue opportunity.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageThe large debt burden limits financial flexibility even though total debt has improved from 2025. Elevated leverage increases refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, potentially constraining investment, shareholder distributions, and the company’s ability to respond quickly if operating conditions weaken.
Equipment Revenue PressureLower device upgrades reduce transaction-based equipment revenue and can weaken the overall top-line contribution from wireless customers. Management expects the upgrade trend to continue, making this a persistent offset to service growth and limiting the near-term benefit of otherwise improving subscriber performance.
Moderate Cash CoverageAbsolute cash generation is strong, but coverage metrics are only moderate relative to Verizon’s obligations and leverage. This reduces the margin of safety available for debt service, network investment, and shareholder returns, leaving less room for error if cash conversion or operating performance deteriorates.
Verizon News
0Q1S FAQ
What was Verizon’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verizon lowest share price was $35.00 and its highest was $51.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Verizon’s market cap?
Verizon’s market cap is $179.07B.
When is Verizon’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verizon’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 26, 2027 which is in 90 days.
How were Verizon’s earnings last quarter?
Verizon released its earnings results on Oct 26, 2026. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.274 by $0.036.
Is Verizon overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verizon’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Verizon pay dividends?
Verizon does not currently pay dividends.
What is Verizon’s EPS estimate?
Verizon’s EPS estimate is 1.16.
How many shares outstanding does Verizon have?
Verizon has 4,154,775,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verizon’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verizon reported an EPS of $1.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.274. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.131%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verizon?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0Q1S
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Verizon Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$49.00 (-2.53% Downside)
$49.00 (-2.53% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0Q1S Sentiment 79%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 73%
Bearish news 27%
Bearish news 27%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. The company's Business segment is dedicated to providing enterprise-level solutions. It offers comprehensive network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud integration, virtual and software-defined networking, and high-speed internet access services. This segment further delivers sophisticated internet protocol-based voice and video communication tools, unified communications and collaboration platforms, and specialized customer contact center solutions. Beyond core connectivity, it provides a suite of managed services and data security offerings. Its extensive portfolio also covers domestic and international voice and data services, such as calling, messaging, conferencing, advanced contact center functionalities, and dedicated private line and data access networks. Moreover, the Business segment furnishes customer premises equipment, along with essential installation, maintenance, and on-site support services, and a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and holds its corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The company, which was originally known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, officially adopted its current name in June 2000.
0Q1S Company Deck
0Q1S Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive, with significant improvements in customer additions, churn, service revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, free cash flow, cost efficiency, network capabilities, and shareholder returns. Verizon raised guidance for postpaid net additions, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow, while highlighting substantial AI Connect and high-speed FWA opportunities. The main explicitly stated weakness was a 9% decline in equipment revenue associated with upgrade volumes falling more than 20% year-over-year.View all GB:0Q1S earnings summaries0Q1S Revenue Breakdown
81.57% Service revenues and other
18.43% Wireless equipment
0Q1S Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$49.00
▼(-2.53% Downside)