Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
51.18
-0.02 (-0.04%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
51.17
-0.01 (-0.02%)
After-hours: Mar 5, 2026, 5:28 PM EST
Verizon Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 16 analysts with 12-month price forecasts for Verizon stock have an average target of 49.33, with a low estimate of 43 and a high estimate of 58. The average target predicts a decrease of -3.61% from the current stock price of 51.18.
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Verizon stock from 16 stock analysts 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 16 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Capital | Daiwa Capital | Buy → Strong Buy Upgrades $48 → $58 | Buy → Strong Buy | Upgrades | $48 → $58 | +13.33% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold Maintains $47 → $49 | Hold | Maintains | $47 → $49 | -4.26% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Hold Maintains $44 → $48 | Hold | Maintains | $44 → $48 | -6.21% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $48 → $50 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $48 → $50 | -2.31% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $47 → $49 | Hold | Maintains | $47 → $49 | -4.26% | Feb 2, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
148.48B
from 138.19B
Increased by 7.44%
Revenue Next Year
150.32B
from 148.48B
Increased by 1.24%
EPS This Year
5.01
from 4.06
Increased by 23.38%
EPS Next Year
5.33
from 5.01
Increased by 6.48%
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 154.4B | 156.6B | |||
| Avg | 148.5B | 150.3B | |||
| Low | 138.9B | 140.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.7% | 5.4% | |||
| Avg | 7.4% | 1.2% | |||
| Low | 0.5% | -5.5% |
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.