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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Comcast Co. stock logo
CMCSA
Comcast
$38.69
+0.9%
$41.26
$36.43
$47.46
$153.67B0.9922.68 million shs22.28 million shs
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$38.89
-0.1%
$40.32
$30.14
$43.42
$163.70B0.4220.00 million shs13.20 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Comcast Co. stock logo
CMCSA
Comcast
0.00%+0.31%-5.89%-14.19%-5.38%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
0.00%-1.99%-8.41%-7.69%+2.40%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Comcast Co. stock logo
CMCSA
Comcast
4.9828 of 5 stars
4.33.04.23.42.51.72.5
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
4.8757 of 5 stars
2.35.04.23.53.72.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
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CMCSA
Comcast
2.52
Moderate Buy$49.6028.20% Upside
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
2.57
Moderate Buy$44.2113.69% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest VZ and CMCSA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/29/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $48.00
4/26/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$47.00 ➝ $43.00
4/26/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$50.00 ➝ $47.25
4/26/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Rosenblatt Securities
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00
4/23/2024
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$44.00 ➝ $40.00
4/23/2024
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
Oppenheimer
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00 ➝ $48.00
4/10/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Benchmark
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$55.00
4/9/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
BNP Paribas
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$45.00
4/5/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Lower Price Target$55.00 ➝ $53.00
4/5/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$50.00 ➝ $47.00
4/3/2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
Oppenheimer
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00
(Data available from 5/5/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
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CMCSA
Comcast
$121.57B1.26$7.77 per share4.98$20.91 per share1.85
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$133.97B1.22$8.92 per share4.36$22.74 per share1.71

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
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CMCSA
Comcast
$15.39B$3.7810.248.660.9712.64%20.10%6.39%7/25/2024 (Estimated)
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$11.61B$2.6814.518.272.828.44%20.41%5.15%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest VZ and CMCSA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024Q1 2024
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CMCSA
Comcast
$0.98$1.04+$0.06$1.11$29.83 billion$30.06 billion      
4/22/2024Q1 24
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$1.12$1.15+$0.03$1.21$33.23 billion$33.00 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
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CMCSA
Comcast
$1.243.20%+8.20%32.80%17 Years
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
$2.666.84%+1.98%99.25%19 Years

Latest VZ and CMCSA Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/29/2024
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
quarterly$0.66506.6%4/9/20244/10/20245/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
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CMCSA
Comcast
1.13
0.59
0.59
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
1.42
0.71
0.67

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Comcast Co. stock logo
CMCSA
Comcast
84.32%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
62.06%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Comcast Co. stock logo
CMCSA
Comcast
1.18%
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
0.02%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Comcast Co. stock logo
CMCSA
Comcast
186,0003.97 billion3.92 billionOptionable
Verizon Communications Inc. stock logo
VZ
Verizon Communications
105,4004.21 billion4.21 billionOptionable

VZ and CMCSA Headlines

SourceHeadline
Sapient Capital LLC Invests $923,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)Sapient Capital LLC Invests $923,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)
marketbeat.com - May 5 at 2:13 PM
Is Verizons Dividend Still Safe?Is Verizon's Dividend Still Safe?
fool.com - May 5 at 12:17 PM
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Stock Price Down 0.3%Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Stock Price Down 0.3%
americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 4:54 AM
Verizon Communications Is the Best-Performing Telco Stock in 2024. Should You Buy?Verizon Communications Is the Best-Performing Telco Stock in 2024. Should You Buy?
fool.com - May 5 at 3:25 AM
Largest U.S. Pension Sold Verizon, Disney, and Peloton Stock. It Bought Moderna.Largest U.S. Pension Sold Verizon, Disney, and Peloton Stock. It Bought Moderna.
barrons.com - May 5 at 3:00 AM
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Shares Sold by National Bank of Canada FIVerizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Shares Sold by National Bank of Canada FI
marketbeat.com - May 4 at 4:53 PM
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Buy"Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Buy"
americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 2:38 AM
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Trading Down 0.3%Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Trading Down 0.3%
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 9:55 PM
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Verizon Communications Inc.s (NYSE:VZ) CEO Compensation PackageWe Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Verizon Communications Inc.'s (NYSE:VZ) CEO Compensation Package
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 9:14 PM
LGT Group Foundation Has $12.04 Million Position in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)LGT Group Foundation Has $12.04 Million Position in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 3:19 PM
Verizon Business to spotlight the fast-changing cybersecurity landscape and how to manage it at RSA Conference™Verizon Business to spotlight the fast-changing cybersecurity landscape and how to manage it at RSA Conference™
globenewswire.com - May 3 at 12:39 PM
Graham Capital Wealth Management LLC Makes New Investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)Graham Capital Wealth Management LLC Makes New Investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 12:42 AM
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finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 9:11 PM
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Stock Price Down 0.6%Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Stock Price Down 0.6%
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 3:22 PM
Verizon Q1: The More It Drops, The More Ill BuyVerizon Q1: The More It Drops, The More I'll Buy
seekingalpha.com - May 2 at 2:26 PM
Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA (VZ)Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA (VZ)
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 11:32 AM
Verizon Is Ready To Keep You Connected Throughout The 2024 Hurricane SeasonVerizon Is Ready To Keep You Connected Throughout The 2024 Hurricane Season
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 11:10 AM
My Top 5 Favorite High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in MayMy Top 5 Favorite High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in May
fool.com - May 2 at 5:50 AM
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. Raises Stock Holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. Raises Stock Holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 7:21 PM
7 Stocks That Will Continue to Climb Even When the Market Crashes7 Stocks That Will Continue to Climb Even When the Market Crashes
investorplace.com - May 1 at 1:35 PM
1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Verizon Stock Is Going to $48. Is It a Buy Around $40?1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Verizon Stock Is Going to $48. Is It a Buy Around $40?
fool.com - May 1 at 10:30 AM
1 Huge Reason Verizon Should Slash Its Dividend Now1 Huge Reason Verizon Should Slash Its Dividend Now
fool.com - May 1 at 8:29 AM
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Increases Stock Position in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Increases Stock Position in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 12:50 AM
2024 Data Breach Investigations Report: Vulnerability exploitation boom threatens cybersecurity2024 Data Breach Investigations Report: Vulnerability exploitation boom threatens cybersecurity
globenewswire.com - May 1 at 12:33 AM

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Company Descriptions

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Comcast

NASDAQ:CMCSA
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks segments. The Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment provides residential broadband and wireless connectivity services, residential and business video services, sky-branded entertainment television networks, and advertising. The Business Services Connectivity segment offers connectivity services for small business locations, which include broadband, wireline voice, and wireless services, as well as solutions for medium-sized customers and larger enterprises; and small business connectivity services in the United Kingdom. The Media segment operates NBCUniversal's television and streaming business, including national and regional cable networks; the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks and owned local broadcast television stations; and Peacock, a direct-to-consumer streaming services. It also operates international television networks comprising the Sky Sports networks, as well as other digital properties. The Studios segment operates NBCUniversal and Sky film and television studio production and distribution operations. The Theme Parks segment operates Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; Osaka, Japan; and Beijing, China. The company also offers a consolidated streaming platforms under the Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Xumo. Comcast Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Verizon Communications logo

Verizon Communications

NYSE:VZ
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.