VZ— Verizon Communications Inc.
NYSECommunication Services · Telecom Services
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock trades at $46.73, up 3.02% on the day. With a market capitalization of $195.12 billion, VZ is a large-cap communication services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.4, a forward P/E of 8.9 and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.10. Over the most recent period the company reported 3% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 12.5%. Below you'll find VZ's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) operates in the Telecom Services space within the Communication Services sector. With a market cap of $195.1B, it qualifies as a mid-cap company. Growth is moderate and the business remains profitable, offering a balanced risk/reward profile compared to high-multiple peers.
- Low P/E of 11.4× suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to earnings
- Forward P/E (8.9×) is lower than trailing P/E (11.4×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Healthy profit margin of 12.5%
- ROE of 17.2% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- Dividend yield of 6.06% provides consistent income on top of price appreciation
- Low beta of 0.22 — less volatile than the market, suitable for conservative portfolios
- High debt-to-equity of 192.04× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- Current ratio below 1 (0.64×) — short-term liabilities exceed current assets
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $46.73
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$47.77
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$43.73
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
17.2%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
12.5%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+2.9%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+4.3%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
192.04×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.64×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$1.1B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
6.06%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026
30
days
EPS (TTM)
$4.10
P/E (TTM)
11.4
Fwd P/E
8.9
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
6.06%
5Y Avg Annual
$2.3984
Last Payment
$0.7080
Ex-Date
04/10/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest04/10/2026 | 05/04/2026 | $0.7080 | 6.06% |
01/12/2026 | 02/05/2026 | $0.6900 | 5.91% |
10/10/2025 | 11/03/2025 | $0.6900 | 5.91% |
07/10/2025 | 08/03/2025 | $0.6780 | 5.80% |
04/10/2025 | 05/04/2025 | $0.6780 | 5.80% |
01/10/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0.6780 | 5.80% |
10/10/2024 | 11/03/2024 | $0.6780 | 5.80% |
07/10/2024 | 08/03/2024 | $0.6650 | 5.69% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$46.73
Price
$0.7080
Last div. (quarterly)
67
shares
Own 67 VZ shares ($3,130.91) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$3,130.91
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About Verizon Communications Inc.
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 through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Location
New York, United States
Employees
99,600
VZ — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) shows strengths such as a 17% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 192.0). Whether VZ is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is VZ's stock price today?
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) trades at $46.73, up 3.02% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does VZ pay a dividend?
Yes. Verizon Communications Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share, a dividend yield of 6.06%. The most recent ex-dividend date was July 10, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 67% of earnings.
Is VZ overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 11.4×, VZ trades at a relatively modest valuation for the communication services sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.85 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is VZ's market cap?
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has a market capitalization of $195.12 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.