Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verizon Communications a buy right now?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verizon Communications in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Verizon Communications stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VZ, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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When is Verizon Communications' next earnings date?

Verizon Communications is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, July 22nd 2022.
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How can I listen to Verizon Communications' earnings call?

Verizon Communications will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, July 22nd at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Verizon Communications' earnings last quarter?

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April, 22nd. The cell phone carrier reported $1.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.35. The cell phone carrier earned $33.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $33.61 billion. Verizon Communications had a net margin of 15.93% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.15%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.31 earnings per share.
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How often does Verizon Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Verizon Communications?

Verizon Communications declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.64 per share on Monday, May 2nd. This represents a $2.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.17%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 7th.
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Is Verizon Communications a good dividend stock?

Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.21%. VZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Verizon Communications has been increasing its dividend for 18 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Verizon Communications is 49.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Verizon Communications will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.88% next year. This indicates that Verizon Communications will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Verizon Communications issued on next quarter's earnings?

Verizon Communications issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Friday, April, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.400-$5.400 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $5.450. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for VZ?

16 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Verizon Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $44.00 to $71.00. On average, they anticipate Verizon Communications' share price to reach $57.93 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Verizon Communications' key executives?

Verizon Communications' management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Hans E. Vestberg, Chairman & CEO (Age 57, Pay $5.84M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Matthew D. Ellis, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 51, Pay $2.59M)
• Mr. Kyle Malady, Exec. VP, Pres of Global Networks & Technology (Age 54, Pay $2.42M)
• Ms. Tamara A. Erwin, Exec. VP & CEO of Verizon Bus. (Age 57, Pay $2.34M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Craig L. Silliman, Exec. VP & Chief Admin., Legal and Public Policy Officer (Age 54) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Brady Connor, Sr. VP of Investor Relations
• Mr. James J. Gerace, Sr. VP & Chief Communications Officer (Age 58)
• Mr. Diego Scotti, Exec. VP & Chief Marketing Officer (Age 49)
• Ms. Samantha Hammock, Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 43)
• Ms. Magda N. Yrizarry, Sr. VP and Chief Talent & Diversity Officer

What is Hans Vestberg's approval rating as Verizon Communications' CEO?

1,639 employees have rated Verizon Communications CEO Hans Vestberg on Glassdoor.com. Hans Vestberg has an approval rating of 83% among Verizon Communications' employees.

Who are some of Verizon Communications' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Verizon Communications include AT&T (T), Lumen Technologies (LUMN), Consolidated Communications (CNSL), IDT (IDT) and ATN International (ATNI).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Verizon Communications own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Verizon Communications investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), AbbVie (ABBV) and Home Depot (HD).

What is Verizon Communications' stock symbol?

Verizon Communications trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VZ."

Who are Verizon Communications' major shareholders?

Verizon Communications' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (7.86%), BlackRock Inc. (7.26%), State Street Corp (4.00%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.42%), Capital World Investors (1.19%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.13%). Company insiders that own Verizon Communications stock include Craig L Silliman, Craig L Silliman, Hans Erik Vestberg, Kumara Guru Gowrappan and Tami A Erwin.
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Which institutional investors are selling Verizon Communications stock?

VZ stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Parnassus Investments LLC, State Street Corp, Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, California Public Employees Retirement System, Wellington Management Group LLP, Toronto Dominion Bank, and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have sold Verizon Communications company stock in the last year include Craig L Silliman, Kumara Guru Gowrappan, and Tami A Erwin.
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Which institutional investors are buying Verizon Communications stock?

VZ stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., Fisher Asset Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, GQG Partners LLC, Capital World Investors, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Verizon Communications?

Shares of VZ can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Verizon Communications' stock price today?

One share of VZ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $49.53.

How much money does Verizon Communications make?

Verizon Communications has a market capitalization of $208.01 billion and generates $133.61 billion in revenue each year. The cell phone carrier earns $22.07 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.15 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Verizon Communications have?

Verizon Communications employs 118,400 workers across the globe.

Does Verizon Communications have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Verizon Communications: AOL, AirTouch Cellular Inc., Alltel, Alltel Corporation, BAMS Communications LLC, Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, Blue Jeans Network, BlueJeans Network, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellco Partnership(d/b/a Verizon Wireless), CloudSwitch, Complex, EdgeCast Networks, FleetMatics, GTE, GTE LLC, GTE Wireless LLC, Hughes Telematics, Inceptor, Incubed IT, Jaunt, LQD WiFi, MCI Communications, MCI Communications Services LLC, MCI International LLC, Moment, Niddel, ProtectWise, Qwest Wireless Spectrum (Network Assets), Senion, Sensity Systems, Skyward, SocialRadar, Straight Path Communications, Telogis, Terremark Worldwide, TracFone Wireless, UpLynk, Verizon Americas LLC, Verizon Avenue, Verizon Business Global LLC, Verizon Business Network Services LLC, Verizon Delaware LLC, Verizon International Business Ventures Inc., Verizon International Inc., Verizon Maryland LLC, Verizon New England Inc., Verizon New Jersey Inc., Verizon New York Inc., Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, Verizon Ventures LLC, Verizon Virginia LLC, Vessel, Vidder, Volicon, WideOpenWest - Fiber-Optic Network, XO Communications, Yahoo!, and go90.

When was Verizon Communications founded?

Verizon Communications was founded in 1983.

What is Verizon Communications' official website?

The official website for Verizon Communications is www.verizon.com.

How can I contact Verizon Communications?

Verizon Communications' mailing address is 1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY, 10036. The cell phone carrier can be reached via phone at (212) 395-1000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 212-571-1897.