Followed 121 TimesTop FollowedTrending NewsTrending NewsNYSE:VZ Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis $48.43 +0.16 (+0.33%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$48.31 -0.12 (-0.25%) As of 05/22/2026 07:58 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Verizon Communications Stock (NYSE:VZ) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Verizon Communications alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$48.05▼$48.5250-Day Range$45.06▼$51.3652-Week Range$38.39▼$51.68Volume14.72 million shsAverage Volume22.20 million shsMarket Capitalization$202.23 billionP/E Ratio11.81Dividend Yield5.84%Price Target$50.59Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) is a major U.S.-based telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and information services. Its operations span consumer and business markets, with core offerings that include wireless voice and data services, fixed-line broadband and fiber-optic services, and enterprise networking solutions. Verizon is headquartered in New York City and operates a nationwide wireless network that supports consumer subscribers as well as business and government customers. The company’s consumer products include mobile phone plans, unlimited data services, and Fios, its branded fiber-optic internet, television and voice service for homes and small businesses. On the enterprise side, Verizon offers managed network and security services, cloud and edge computing solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and other infrastructure services designed for large organizations and public sector clients. Verizon has invested heavily in deploying 5G and expanding fiber capacity to support higher speeds, lower latency and advanced enterprise applications. Verizon traces its corporate roots to the 2000 merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE, which created the modern company. In recent years it has refocused on its core network and services, including the divestiture of certain media assets in 2021, while continuing to develop its telecommunications and enterprise offerings. The company serves primarily the U.S. market but supports multinational customers through its global networking and business services. Leadership and strategic priorities emphasize network expansion, technology modernization and enterprise solutions to capture demand for connectivity, security and cloud-enabled services. Under its executive management, Verizon continues to pursue upgrades to its wireless and fiber infrastructure and to position itself as a provider of integrated communications and digital infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government entities.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Verizon Communications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks93rd Percentile Overall ScoreVZ MarketRank™: Verizon Communications scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 66th out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.6 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingVerizon Communications has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.52, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 9 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for Verizon Communications is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageVerizon Communications has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Verizon Communications' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth5.85% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Verizon Communications are expected to grow by 5.85% in the coming year, from $4.96 to $5.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Verizon Communications is 11.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 43.12.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Verizon Communications is 11.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 161.00.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVerizon Communications has a PEG Ratio of 1.15. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVerizon Communications has a P/B Ratio of 1.93. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Verizon Communications' valuation and earnings. Short Interest4.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.11% of the float of Verizon Communications has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVerizon Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.36, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Verizon Communications has recently decreased by 1.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend5.0 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend LeadershipVerizon Communications is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.85%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVerizon Communications has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Verizon Communications is 69.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Verizon Communications will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.90% next year. This indicates that Verizon Communications will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Verizon Communications' dividend. News and Social Media4.4 / 5News Sentiment1.11 News SentimentVerizon Communications has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 66 news articles for Verizon Communications this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.Search Interest197 people have searched for VZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 11% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows121 people have added Verizon Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 236% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Verizon Communications insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $10,350,450.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.03% of the stock of Verizon Communications is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions62.06% of the stock of Verizon Communications is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Verizon Communications' insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. VZ Stock News HeadlinesVerizon Communications (VZ) Announces Partnership with AnthropicMay 24 at 8:22 AM | finance.yahoo.comThe Dividend Stocks That Generate $60,000 Tax-Free Inside a Roth (And What They Cost You in a Taxable Account)May 23 at 8:41 AM | 247wallst.comRead this warning immediatelyPorter Stansberry, founder of one of the world's largest financial research firms, says he's breaking the biggest story of his 26-year career. A famous historian whose books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages is warning of a structural shift so large it has only one historical parallel - 1776. One Stanford economist calls it 'the biggest change ever - bigger than electricity, bigger than the steam engine.' Stansberry outlines the stocks to buy, the stocks to sell, and three money moves to position yourself on the right side of this shift.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)Verizon (VZ), AT&T, and T-Mobile Form A Joint Venture to End Mobile Dead Zones Across the USMay 22 at 12:38 PM | finance.yahoo.comWhy AST SpaceMobile Is the Bigger Winner of the AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Joint Venture (VZ)As the big three mobile carriers aim to incorporate satellite services to eliminate dead zones, AST SpaceMobile is positioned to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink market dominance.May 20, 2026 | marketbeat.com3 Sectors That Look Most Vulnerable Ahead of May 15 (VZ)A new Fed chair takes over May 15 as inflation stays elevated and three key market sectors flash bearish signals. Here's what investors need to watch.May 13, 2026 | marketbeat.comAST SpaceMobile Plummets on Galactic Q1 Miss: Can Vertical Integration Save the SpaceX Rival? (VZ)AST SpaceMobile shares fell 12% in after-hours trading following the company’s Q1 double-miss despite its $3.5 billion cash buffer and 95% vertical integration.May 12, 2026 | marketbeat.comQ1 2026 Telecom Wars: Analyst Eye 30% Gains in T-Mobile Post-Earnings (VZ)Telecom giants reported solid results in Q1 2026. Analysts are particularly bullish on T-Mobile going forward, projecting over 30% upside.May 3, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines VZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VZ shares performed this year? Verizon Communications' stock was trading at $40.81 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, VZ shares have increased by 18.7% and is now trading at $48.4310. How were Verizon Communications' earnings last quarter? Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) released its earnings results on Monday, April, 27th. The cell phone carrier reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.07. Verizon Communications's quarterly revenue was up 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does Verizon Communications have any subsidiaries? Verizon Communications subsidiaries include these companies: Senion, Incubed IT, Bluegrass Cellular, TracFone Wireless, Blue Jeans Network, BlueJeans Network, Jaunt, and others. Who are Verizon Communications' major shareholders? Verizon Communications' top institutional shareholders include Bank of America Corp DE (1.49%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.91%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.78%) and Amundi (0.48%). Insiders that own company stock include Hans Erik Vestberg, Craig L Silliman, Joseph J Russo, Mary-Lee Stillwell, Vandana Venkatesh, Kyle Malady and Samantha Hammock. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Verizon Communications? Shares of VZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Verizon Communications own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Verizon Communications investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), American Water Works (AWK), AUO (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM). Company Calendar Record date for 5/1 Dividend4/10/2026Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend4/10/2026Last Earnings4/27/2026Dividend Payable5/01/2026Today5/24/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/21/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 VZ's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. VZ has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorComputer and Technology Industry Wireless National Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication Services Current SymbolNYSE:VZ CIK732712 Webwww.verizon.com Phone(212) 395-1000Fax212-571-1897Employees89,900Year Founded2000Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Verizon Communications$50.59 High Price Target$56.00 Low Price Target$44.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.52 Research Coverage21 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$4.10 Trailing P/E Ratio11.81 Forward P/E Ratio9.76 P/E Growth1.15Net Income$17.17 billion Net Margins12.46% Pretax Margin16.52% Return on Equity19.25% Return on Assets5.09% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.38 Current Ratio0.64 Quick Ratio0.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$138.19 billion Price / Sales1.46 Cash Flow$9.09 per share Price / Cash Flow5.33 Book Value$25.06 per share Price / Book1.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares4,175,560,000Free Float4,174,306,000Market Cap$202.23 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.24 Social Links The 7 Hottest IPOs On Wall Street’s 2026 WatchlistMarketBeat just released its list of the 7 hottest IPOs expected to hit Wall Street in 2026. 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