VZ Stock Chart & Stats
$810.00
$38.58(5.00%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$678.01 - $930.78
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)750.00
Market Cap
$3.39T
Enterprise Value$400.03K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$195.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta-0.08
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS Estimate
22.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.10
Shares Outstanding4,175,559,000
10 Day Avg. Volume468
30 Day Avg. Volume750
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio8.55
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$866.06Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationVerizon’s multi-year operating cash flow (~$37B) and TTM free cash flow (~$20B) create durable capacity to fund dividends, buybacks and debt service while financing fiber/spectrum investment. Consistent FCF underpins financial flexibility and long-term capital allocation even amid heavy capex.
Record Margin ExpansionA company-record adjusted EBITDA margin (40.1%) reflects operating leverage from scale and successful transformation initiatives. Sustained higher margins boost free cash flow conversion, support shareholder returns, and provide a buffer to absorb industry capital intensity and competitive pricing pressure over time.
Strategic Partnerships & Growth VectorsLarge strategic deals—a >$1B dark‑fiber agreement with Google and a 50/50 international wireline JV with BT—position Verizon to monetize fiber and AI‑infrastructure demand. These partnerships expand addressable markets and create multi‑year revenue streams beyond core connectivity.
Bears Say
Leverage-heavy Balance SheetA persistently elevated debt load (~1.9x debt/equity) limits strategic optionality in a rate-sensitive environment and raises refinancing and interest risks. Even with strong cash flow, high leverage constrains large incremental M&A, accelerates focus on deleveraging, and may compress flexibility for opportunistic investments.
High Ongoing Capital IntensitySustained heavy capex—spectrum purchases and fiber rollouts—consumes a large share of free cash flow and lengthens the payback horizon on growth projects. Structural capital intensity slows net debt reduction and makes long‑term returns sensitive to execution and demand for higher‑margin services.
Reliance On AI‑infrastructure Revenue RampManagement’s growth thesis increasingly depends on AI‑infrastructure and dark/lit fiber deals to drive material revenue from 2027. The strategic payoff hinges on execution, contract timing and market adoption; delays or slower-than-expected ramp could leave revenue growth and returns short of targets.
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VZ FAQ
What was Verizon Communications’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verizon Communications lowest stock price was $678.01 and its highest was $930.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Verizon Communications’s market cap?
Verizon Communications’s market cap is $3.39T.
When is Verizon Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verizon Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Verizon Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Verizon Communications released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $22.761 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $22.376 by $0.385.
Is Verizon Communications overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verizon Communications’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Verizon Communications pay dividends?
Verizon Communications does not currently pay dividends.
What is Verizon Communications’s EPS estimate?
Verizon Communications’s EPS estimate is 22.55.
How many shares outstanding does Verizon Communications have?
Verizon Communications has 4,175,559,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verizon Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verizon Communications reported an EPS of $22.761 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $22.376. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.001%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verizon Communications?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:VZ
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$866.06 (― Downside)
$866.06 (― Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:VZ Sentiment 91%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 96%
Bearish news 4%
Bearish news 4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Verizon Communications
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. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. 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. By December 31, 2021, this segment had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. 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.
VZ Revenue Breakdown
81.57% Service revenues and other
18.43% Wireless equipment
VZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$866.06