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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$343.92
+0.5%		$344.12
$235.84
▼
$408.61
$4.21T1.2225.81 million shs21.83 million shs
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$47.11
-0.4%		$48.21
$38.39
▼
$51.68
$195.61B0.2620.55 million shs13.37 million shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
+0.46%-1.61%+0.56%+1.94%+39.16%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
-0.38%-1.99%-6.11%+1.46%+9.04%
CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$343.92
+0.5%		$344.12
$235.84
▼
$408.61
$4.21T1.2225.81 million shs21.83 million shs
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$47.11
-0.4%		$48.21
$38.39
▼
$51.68
$195.61B0.2620.55 million shs13.37 million shs
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Compare Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
+0.46%-1.61%+0.56%+1.94%+39.16%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
-0.38%-1.99%-6.11%+1.46%+9.04%
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
3.02
Buy$425.5023.72% Upside
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
2.40
Hold$50.978.18% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest VZ and GOOGL Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
9/17/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Tigress Financial logo
Tigress Financial
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Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$415.00 ➝ $485.00
9/16/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
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Reiterated RatingOutperform$450.00
9/3/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Rosenblatt Securities logo
Rosenblatt Securities
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Reiterated RatingBuy$410.00
8/26/2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
8/20/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Rosenblatt Securities logo
Rosenblatt Securities
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Reiterated RatingBuy$410.00
8/19/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Rosenblatt Securities logo
Rosenblatt Securities
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/11/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/27/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Phillip Securities logo
Phillip Securities
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UpgradeModerate Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
7/27/2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetBuy$54.00 ➝ $56.00
7/27/2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight$50.00 ➝ $52.00
7/27/2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform$46.00 ➝ $47.00
(Data available from 9/26/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)
CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$402.84B10.44$12.67 per share27.14$34.33 per share10.02
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$138.19B1.42$9.08 per share5.19$25.07 per share1.88
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$132.17B$19.9117.2723.381.0054.77%51.32%35.42%10/28/2026 (Estimated)
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$17.17B$3.8412.278.891.6011.64%19.48%5.07%10/20/2026 (Estimated)

Latest VZ and GOOGL Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
10/20/2026Q3 2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$1.28N/AN/AN/A$34.77 billionN/A
7/24/2026Q2 2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$1.27$1.30+$0.03$0.92$35.16 billion$34.25 billion
7/22/2026Q2 2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$2.89$9.11+$6.22$9.11$117.07 billion$119.80 billion
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$0.880.26%N/A4.42%1 Years
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$2.836.01%+1.95%73.70%20 Years

Latest VZ and GOOGL Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
9/9/2026
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
quarterly$0.70755.69%10/9/202610/9/202611/2/2026
7/22/2026
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
quarterly$0.220.26%9/4/20269/7/20269/14/2026
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
0.16
2.72
2.64
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
1.36
0.60
0.57

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
40.03%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
62.06%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
11.61%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
0.03%
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
190,82012.23 billion10.81 billionOptionable
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
89,9004.15 billion4.15 billionOptionable

Recent News About These Companies

Can Verizon Communications (VZ) Stay Cheap As 6G Plans Expand?
September 26 at 2:00 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/verizon-communications-vz-stay-cheap-161129098.html
Are You Overpaying For Verizon Stock Versus Its Rivals?
September 25 at 5:57 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/overpaying-verizon-stock-versus-rivals-125105964.html
Can Verizon's Latest Motorola Device Offers Drive Customer Growth?
September 25 at 1:17 PM  |  zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2996130/can-verizon-s-latest-motorola-device-offers-drive-customer-growth?cid=cs-stocknewsapi-ft-analyst_blog|quick_take-2996130
Can Verizon's Latest Motorola Device Offers Drive Customer Growth?
September 25 at 12:57 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/verizons-latest-motorola-device-offers-151600102.html
Comcast Slips as KeyBanc Cuts to Underweight on Broadband Share Losses; AT&T and Verizon Hold Steady
September 25 at 9:50 AM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/25/comcast-slips-as-keybanc-cuts-to-underweight-on-broadband-share-losses-att-and-verizon-hold-steady/?utm_source=snapi
Is Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Keeping Its Distribution Cadence Steady?
September 24 at 7:59 PM  |  kalkinemedia.comK
Verizon Communications (VZ) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
September 24 at 7:59 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/verizon-communications-vz-advances-while-204502971.html
Verizon Communications (VZ) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
September 24 at 6:46 PM  |  zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2995436/verizon-communications-vz-advances-while-market-declines-some-information-for-investors?cid=cs-stocknewsapi-ft-fundamental_analysis|yseop_template_6-2995436
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Stock Price Up 1.7% - Time to Buy?
September 24 at 5:19 PM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/price-verizon-communications-nyse-vz-stock-price-up-17-time-to-buy-2026-09-24/
Verizon Offers Motorola 2026 Lineup With Discount Across US
September 24 at 2:58 PM  |  rttnews.comhttps://www.rttnews.com/3693718/verizon-offers-motorola-2026-lineup-with-discount-across-us.aspx
‘They Are Gouging the Remaining Customers’: Clark to Internet Users on Autopay
September 24 at 2:58 PM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/personal-finance/2026/09/24/they-are-gouging-the-remaining-customers-clark-to-internet-users-on-autopay/
Verizon prepares network for Tropical Storm Nolo following Hurricane Lowell recovery
September 24 at 10:05 AM  |  globenewswire.comhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/24/3368487/0/en/verizon-prepares-network-for-tropical-storm-nolo-following-hurricane-lowell-recovery.html
Verizon expands premium lineup with new Motorola foldable phones and wearables
September 24 at 9:00 AM  |  globenewswire.comhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/24/3368339/0/en/verizon-expands-premium-lineup-with-new-motorola-foldable-phones-and-wearables.html
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Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) CEO Kyle Malady Sells 1,100 Shares of Stock
September 24 at 6:07 AM  |  insidertrades.comhttps://www.insidertrades.com/alerts/nyse-vz-insider-buying-and-selling-2026-09-24/
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Increases Holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. $VZ
September 24 at 3:12 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-envestnet-asset-management-inc-increases-holdings-in-verizon-communications-inc-vz-2026-09-24/
Verizon: Fiber, Lower Churn, And AI Connect Support My Buy Rating
September 24 at 2:00 AM  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4949258-verizon-fiber-lower-churn-and-ai-connect-support-my-buy-rating
Verizon Communications (VZ) Commits $70 Million To Free AI Training Nationwide
September 23 at 12:41 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/verizon-communications-vz-commits-70-021234075.html
Verizon Announces $70 Mln Investment In AI Upskilling Initiative
September 23 at 7:40 PM  |  rttnews.comhttps://www.rttnews.com/3693315/verizon-announces-70-mln-investment-in-ai-upskilling-initiative.aspx
Is Verizon Stock Cheap, Or Just Done Growing?
September 23 at 7:40 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/verizon-stock-cheap-just-done-141947182.html
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September 23 at 7:40 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/verizon-donates-1-million-liberty-194500098.html

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Alphabet NASDAQ:GOOGL

$343.92 +1.56 (+0.46%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$344.02 +0.10 (+0.03%)
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Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

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Verizon Communications NYSE:VZ

$47.11 -0.21 (-0.44%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$47.16 +0.05 (+0.11%)
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Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment 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, smart watches, 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 broadband, data, video and conferencing, 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 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.

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