Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
47.24
+0.14 (0.30%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
47.13
-0.11 (-0.23%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT
0.30%
Market Cap 197.27B
Revenue (ttm) 139.15B
Net Income (ttm) 17.34B
Shares Out 4.18B
EPS (ttm) 4.11
PE Ratio 11.47
Forward PE 9.41
Dividend $2.83 (5.99%)
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 10, 2026
Volume 28,357,370
Open 47.99
Previous Close 47.10
Day's Range 46.60 - 48.18
52-Week Range 38.39 - 51.68
Beta 0.27
Analysts Buy
Price Target 49.96 (+5.76%)
Earnings Date Apr 27, 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]

IPO Date Jul 3, 2000
Employees 89,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol VZ
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for VZ stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $49.96, which is an increase of 5.76% from the latest price.

Price Target
$49.96
(5.76% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Verizon Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q1 Earnings

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) on Monday reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

7 hours ago - Benzinga

*MEDIA ALERT* How to win free tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final with Verizon

NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is giving its mobile and home customers, as well as small businesses nationwide, the ultimate chance to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final. ...

11 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Retailers and Telcos Want to Be the Consumer's Bank

Nonbanks across industries are aligning with chartered financial institutions to assemble branded financial ecosystems that have regulated balance sheets as a foundation, reshaping how consumers encou...

23 hours ago - PYMNTS

Crude Oil Gains Over 1%; Verizon Posts Upbeat Earnings

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Monday.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Verizon stock: why are investors ignoring Q1 revenue miss

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is pushing higher on Apr. 27, even though the telecommunications giant came in slightly shy of revenue estimates for its first financial quarter. While the top-line number of $34.4 ...

1 day ago - Invezz

Monday's Morning Movers: VZ & DPZ Earnings, Memory Chip PT Hikes

Verizon (VZ) posted and earnings beat but slightly missed on revenue expectations. Domino's Pizza (DPZ) couldn't serve its own earnings beat.

Other symbols: DPZ
1 day ago - Schwab Network

Fed Rate Decision, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Apple, Meta, Exxon, and Much More to Watch This Week

This week brings what could be Jerome Powell's final presser as Fed chair, and we'll also see PCE inflation data. Plus, it's a huge week for earnings, with about a third of S&P 500 companies reporting...

Other symbols: AAPLKOMETAXOM
1 day ago - Barrons

Verizon Communications Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw 2.9% revenue growth, record adjusted EPS and EBITDA, and positive postpaid phone net adds for the first time in 13 years. Transformation and integration efforts drove lower churn, improved margins, and strong cash flow, prompting raised EPS and net add guidance for 2026.

1 day ago - Transcripts

Verizon Stock Jumps After Earnings. It Had a Rare Win on a Key Subscription Metric.

Shares rally after the wireless carrier beats on first-quarter earnings and raises its guidance.

1 day ago - Barrons

Verizon's stock rises as the company posts surprise subscriber growth under new CEO

Earnings per share topped expectations, while revenue came up short.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Verizon lifts annual profit forecast after surprise rise in wireless subscribers

Verizon raised its annual profit forecast on Monday after revamped customer offers and bundled plans drove surprise ​first-quarter wireless subscriber additions.

1 day ago - Reuters

Verizon Adds Wireless Subscribers in First Full Quarter Under New CEO

The carrier defied Wall Street expectations of a drop in subscribers, while a January network outage dragged on revenue.

1 day ago - WSJ

Verizon's Transformation Actions Deliver Growth & Profitability in 1Q26; Company Raises Adjusted EPS Guidance

NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported first-quarter 2026 results that demonstrate accelerating momentum in its strategic transforma...

1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

How To Earn $500 A Month From Verizon Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Monday, April 27.

4 days ago - Benzinga

AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Why This 4.4% Yield Is the Steadiest Bet in Telecom.

Boring may be better for investors who want a stock that offers steady income, without having to worry about surprises.

Other symbols: TTMUS
5 days ago - Barrons

Verizon to report first-quarter earnings on April 27, 2026

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report first-quarter 2026 earnings on Monday, April 27, 2026.

6 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon's Dan Schulman Tells CEOs to Be Open About AI Job Cuts

Verizon's CEO wants his contemporaries to be open about artificial intelligence-related job losses. “It's a very difficult time, and everyone knows it is,” Dan Schulman said in an interview with The W...

8 days ago - PYMNTS

The CEO Preaching Straight Talk About AI and Job Losses

Verizon's Dan Schulman is all in on AI. But he warns that it is time for business leaders to acknowledge its destructive potential

9 days ago - WSJ

Verizon to Power Unforgettable Fan Experiences at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA to utilize Verizon's 5G, Fixed Wireless Access, and Broadcast Solutions to promote soccer innovation and immersive experiences at the world's biggest sporting event FIFA to utilize Verizon's 5G, ...

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks That Could Blast Off This Month

The most oversold stocks in the communication services sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Other symbols: TTMUS
13 days ago - Benzinga

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

Other symbols: NCMIOMC
19 days ago - Benzinga

These Companies Pay 5% Dividend Yields and Are Raising Them Too

Verizon, Best Buy, and VICI Properties offer dividend yields above 5% and are still increasing payouts despite market uncertainty.

Other symbols: AAPLAVGOBBYVICI
20 days ago - Barrons

In Fast-Track SWIFT Challenge, National Advertising Division Finds Verizon Wireless Pricing Disclosures Adequate

In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by T-Mobile US, Inc., BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division determined that Verizon Communications Inc. provided adequate disclosure of a future ...

20 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verizon is coming off its best quarter in 15 years. Can it sustain that momentum?

Verizon has benefited from a flight to safety and from strong initial reception to new corporate direction. But progress “still needs to be proven over multiple quarters.

26 days ago - Market Watch

Verizon wins injunction blocking T-Mobile ad campaign

A federal judge on ​Monday granted Verizon ‌Wireless a preliminary injunction blocking ​rival T-Mobile ​from running ads that ⁠promise consumers ​more than $1,000 of ​annual savings if they switch cel...

Other symbols: TMUS
4 weeks ago - Reuters