Verizon Communications (VZ) Dividend Yield, Date & History $47.80 +0.06 (+0.12%) Closing price 05/20/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$47.75 -0.05 (-0.09%) As of 06:06 AM 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 Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Verizon Communications Dividend SummaryDividend Yield5.92%Annual Dividend$2.83Recent Dividend Payment May. 1 Dividend Increase Track Record 20 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 1.95%Dividend Payout Ratio 69.02% Verizon Communications (VZ) pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.92%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.7075 per share was paid on Friday, May 1, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, April 10. VZ has grown its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.95% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 69.02% of its earnings and 31.15% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Verizon Communications in Dividend Calculator VZ Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Verizon Communications' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Verizon Communications in Dividend Yield Calculator Verizon Communications vs. The CompetitionCompare Verizon Communications' annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeVerizon CommunicationsComputer CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.83$0.04$1.71Dividend Yield5.92%3.22%4.13%Track Record20 years9 years11 yearsVerizon Communications Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings69.02%Based on This Year's Estimate57.06%Based on Next Year's Estimate53.90%Based on Cashflow31.15% Verizon Communications Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date1/30/2026quarterly$0.7075+$0.01752.54%6.14%4/10/20264/10/20265/1/202612/4/2025quarterly$0.69 - 6.93%1/12/20261/12/20262/2/20269/5/2025quarterly$0.69+$0.01251.85%6.92%10/10/202510/10/202511/3/20256/6/2025quarterly$0.6775 - 6.22%7/10/20257/10/20258/1/20252/28/2025quarterly$0.6775 - 6.29%4/10/20254/10/20255/1/2025 Get the Latest News and Ratings for VZ and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Verizon Communications and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 12/5/2024quarterly$0.6775-$0.00050.07%6.37%1/10/20251/10/20252/3/20259/4/2024quarterly$0.6780+$0.01301.95%6.56%10/10/202410/10/202411/1/20246/5/2024quarterly$0.6650 - 6.42%7/10/20247/10/20248/1/2024This table shows Verizon Communications' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Verizon Communications Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Verizon Communications' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Verizon Communications is 5.92%. Learn more on VZ's dividend yield history. How much is Verizon Communications' annual dividend? The annual dividend for VZ shares is $2.83. Learn more on VZ's annual dividend history. How often does Verizon Communications pay dividends? Verizon Communications pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Verizon Communications' most recent dividend payment? Verizon Communications' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.7075 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, May 1, 2026. When was Verizon Communications' most recent ex-dividend date? Verizon Communications' most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, April 10, 2026. Is Verizon Communications' dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.95% per year. What track record does Verizon Communications have of raising its dividend? Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for the past 20 consecutive years. When did Verizon Communications last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0175 on Friday, January 30, 2026. What is Verizon Communications' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for VZ is: 69.02% based on the trailing year of earnings 57.06% based on this year's estimates 53.90% based on next year's estimates 31.15% based on cash flow Is Verizon Communications a good dividend stock? Verizon Communications' dividend yield of 5.93% is higher than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. VZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.5, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 20 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Verizon Communications' dividend payout ratio of 69.02% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Verizon Communications stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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