Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)

Verizon Communications Inc. is a common stock listing on the NYSE for a communications and telecommunications company with operations in the United States and international markets. Through its subsidiaries, Verizon provides communications, technology, information, and streaming-related products and services to consumers, businesses, and government entities. Its operations are organized into two segments: Verizon Consumer Group and Verizon Business Group.

The consumer business includes wireless services under the Verizon and TracFone brands, fixed wireless access broadband, and wireline services in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, including Washington, D.C., supported by its fiber-optic and copper networks. The business segment serves enterprise and public-sector customers with wireless and wireline services, broadband, networking, security, managed network solutions, voice services, and network access offerings. Verizon also distributes its products through company stores, digital and omnichannel channels, indirect agents, resellers, and national retailers. Formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, the company adopted its current name in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, New York.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-VZ
$52.66
21.7% Upside
Undervalued
$51.12
18.1% Upside
Undervalued
Good
July 10, 2026
August 3, 2026
2.83
6.5%
July 24, 2026
10.4x
1.8x
1.3x
181.6 B
374.4 B
52.3%
99.9%
2.0
66.5%
116.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$52.66

Estimated upside of 21.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$59.29

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$46.08

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$72.72

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$26.68

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$43.68

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$51.12

Analysts imply upside of 18.1%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

139.1 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

142.4 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

51.102 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

53.672 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.86

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.0

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

116.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 24, 2026

Days to Earnings

3

Dividend Payment Date

August 3, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 10, 2026

Dividend Yield

6.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.83

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

66.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) has a Hold consensus, with 8 buy, 15 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 8
Hold 15
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$52.66
Estimated upside 21.7%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 21.7%
Analyst Target
$51.12
Implied upside 18.1%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is $52.66. This implies an estimated upside of 21.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 21.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is $51.12. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 18.1%.

The current financial health read for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is July 24, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 6.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.83, ex-dividend date is July 10, 2026, payment date is August 3, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is 10.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Verizon Communications Inc is 181.6 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Verizon Communications Inc is 374.4 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Verizon Communications Inc is NYSE-VZ, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE-VZ) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Verizon Communications Inc is 52.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Verizon Communications Inc is 99.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.