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Verizon (VZ) Stock Price & Analysis

VZ Stock Chart & Stats

$45.11$0.38(0.85%)
At close: 11:29 AM EST
$42.5$45$47.5$503 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$44.41 - $45.16
52-Week Range
$38.68 - $51.68
Previous Close
$43.66
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
27.25M
Market Cap
$185.39B
Enterprise Value
$376.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$4.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$188.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.4
Beta
0.04
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.16
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 09, 2026
Dividend Yield
6.29%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Subscriber Growth And Lower Churn

Strong 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 Margins

Verizon 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 Growth

Expanding 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 Leverage

The 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 Pressure

Lower 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 Coverage

Absolute 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.

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VZ FAQ

What was Verizon’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verizon lowest stock price was $38.68 and its highest was $51.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Verizon’s market cap?
Verizon’s market cap is $185.39B.
When is Verizon’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verizon’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 26, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 85 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 Undervalued.
Does Verizon pay dividends?
Verizon pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.708 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.29%. See more information on Verizon dividends here
What is Verizon’s EPS estimate?
Verizon’s EPS estimate is 1.16.
How many shares outstanding does Verizon have?
Verizon has 4,144,598,000 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 -3.493%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verizon?
Hedge funds hold Verizon shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Verizon is 71,887,006 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 32.4M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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