Rep. Lloyd Smucker Sells Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Stock

Representative Lloyd Smucker (Republican-Pennsylvania) recently sold shares of Verizon Communications Inc. NYSE: VZ. In a filing disclosed on April 30th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Verizon Communications stock on April 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "SALE OF SPOUSE INHERITED ASSETS" account.

Representative Lloyd Smucker also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ENB Financial OTCMKTS: ENBP on 4/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Fulton Financial NASDAQ: FULT on 4/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Prudential Financial NYSE: PRU on 4/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Wells Fargo & Company NYSE: WFC on 4/23/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Fulton Financial NASDAQ: FULT on 4/17/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Truist Financial NYSE: TFC on 4/17/2026.

Verizon Communications Stock Performance

Shares of VZ opened at $48.17 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $48.94 and a 200-day moving average of $44.00. Verizon Communications Inc. has a one year low of $38.39 and a one year high of $51.68. The company has a market cap of $201.37 billion, a PE ratio of 11.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 0.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 27th. The cell phone carrier reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.21 by $0.07. Verizon Communications had a net margin of 12.46% and a return on equity of 19.25%. The company had revenue of $34.44 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.82 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.19 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. Verizon Communications has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.950-4.990 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Verizon Communications Inc. will post 4.95 earnings per share for the current year.

More Verizon Communications News

Here are the key news stories impacting Verizon Communications this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 surprise and subscriber momentum — Verizon reported an EPS beat and posted first-quarter postpaid phone subscriber gains, which investors view as evidence the turnaround is gaining traction; that momentum is being cited in valuation write-ups and helped lift sentiment. A Look At Verizon (VZ) Valuation After Strong Q1 Earnings And Subscriber Turnaround
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target bump — JPMorgan raised its VZ price target from $49 to $52 (while keeping a neutral rating), signaling incremental upside in analyst expectations and providing a short-term technical catalyst. JPMorgan raises VZ price target
• Positive Sentiment: Partner/network recognition — Verizon’s partner Cydcor won Verizon’s 2025 ACD Wireless Agent of the Year award, reinforcing channel strength and sales execution at the retail/agent level. Cydcor Earns Verizon's 2025 ACD Wireless Agent of the Year Award
• Neutral Sentiment: Trending attention / retail interest — Zacks and other outlets note increased user interest in VZ; trending status can boost volume and volatility but is not a guarantee of sustained direction. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Adjacency to growth markets — Verizon is listed among players in industry reports (e.g., video telematics), indicating optionality beyond consumer wireless if execution in enterprise/commercial products scales. North America and Europe Video Telematics Market Research Report 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure from T‑Mobile — comparisons and service/perk analyses highlight T‑Mobile’s strengths and its broadband expansion, which could pressure pricing and share in both wireless and home broadband segments. T-Mobile vs. Verizon: Which Big Phone Carrier Works Best for You?
• Negative Sentiment: T‑Mobile’s broadband blitz — T‑Mobile’s capital-efficient push into broadband is described as a direct challenge to incumbents and could create longer-term margin and market-share pressure for Verizon. T-Mobile's Broadband Blitz Puts Cable on Notice (VZ)
• Negative Sentiment: Debt and income-investor risk — commentary (e.g., The Motley Fool) flags rising leverage after the Frontier acquisition as a potential “time bomb” for income investors, which could limit upside multiple expansion and increase sensitivity to interest rates. The Ticking Time Bomb That Could Force Income Investors to Sell Verizon Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Minor analyst EPS trim — Erste Group slightly cut FY2027 EPS estimates for Verizon, a small reminder that forecasts remain sensitive to revenue mix and legacy/merger-related costs. Erste Group trims VZ FY2027 EPS estimate

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on VZ shares. William Blair upgraded shares of Verizon Communications to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Dbs Bank cut shares of Verizon Communications from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Verizon Communications from $44.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Verizon Communications from $43.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Verizon Communications from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $50.59.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Joseph J. Russo sold 9,579 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.88, for a total value of $429,905.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 44,045 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,976,739.60. The trade was a 17.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Mary-Lee Stillwell sold 8,569 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $428,450.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 43,782 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,189,100. The trade was a 16.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 218,148 shares of company stock worth $10,780,356. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Verizon Communications

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Lam Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Verizon Communications in the 1st quarter worth about $28,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Verizon Communications by 95.3% in the 3rd quarter. TruNorth Capital Management LLC now owns 625 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 305 shares in the last quarter. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Verizon Communications in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC raised its position in shares of Verizon Communications by 490.0% in the 4th quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 649 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 539 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Holos Integrated Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Verizon Communications in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.06% of the company's stock.

About Representative Smucker

Lloyd Smucker (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Smucker (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Smucker attended Franklin and Marshall and Lebanon Valley Colleges. His professional experience includes owning his own construction company from 1981 to 2005.

Verizon Communications Company Profile

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.

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