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VZ vs. AAPL, CHTR, CMCSA, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Verizon Communications stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Verizon Communications with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Verizon Communications include Apple (AAPL), Charter Communications (CHTR), Comcast (CMCSA), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL).

How does Verizon Communications compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Apple has a net margin of 27.62% compared to Verizon Communications' net margin of 11.64%. Apple's return on equity of 142.29% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.62% 142.29% 34.42%
Verizon Communications 11.64%19.48%5.07%

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B10.90$112.01B$8.7235.43
Verizon Communications$138.19B1.42$17.17B$3.8412.21

Apple has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.26, indicating that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Apple currently has a consensus price target of $331.60, indicating a potential upside of 7.35%. Verizon Communications has a consensus price target of $50.84, indicating a potential upside of 8.44%. Given Verizon Communications' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Verizon Communications is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Apple pays out 12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verizon Communications pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Verizon Communications has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Apple had 356 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 448 mentions for Apple and 92 mentions for Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
202 Very Positive mention(s)
81 Positive mention(s)
75 Neutral mention(s)
56 Negative mention(s)
24 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Verizon Communications
54 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Apple beats Verizon Communications on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Charter Communications?

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

Verizon Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Charter Communications. Charter Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verizon Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Charter Communications$54.77B0.32$4.99B$38.513.76
Verizon Communications$138.19B1.42$17.17B$3.8412.21

In the previous week, Verizon Communications had 54 more articles in the media than Charter Communications. MarketBeat recorded 92 mentions for Verizon Communications and 38 mentions for Charter Communications. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Charter Communications' score of 0.25 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Charter Communications
15 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Verizon Communications
54 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

81.8% of Charter Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Charter Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Verizon Communications has a net margin of 11.64% compared to Charter Communications' net margin of 9.05%. Charter Communications' return on equity of 23.71% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Charter Communications9.05% 23.71% 3.19%
Verizon Communications 11.64%19.48%5.07%

Charter Communications presently has a consensus target price of $226.88, indicating a potential upside of 56.49%. Verizon Communications has a consensus target price of $50.84, indicating a potential upside of 8.44%. Given Charter Communications' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Charter Communications is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Charter Communications
6 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.95
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Charter Communications has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Verizon Communications beats Charter Communications on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Comcast?

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Verizon Communications has a net margin of 11.64% compared to Comcast's net margin of 8.97%. Verizon Communications' return on equity of 19.48% beat Comcast's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Verizon Communications11.64% 19.48% 5.07%
Comcast 8.97%14.77%5.18%

62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of Comcast shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Comcast shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Comcast has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Verizon Communications. Comcast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verizon Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Verizon Communications$138.19B1.42$17.17B$3.8412.21
Comcast$123.71B0.69$20.00B$3.097.75

In the previous week, Verizon Communications had 60 more articles in the media than Comcast. MarketBeat recorded 92 mentions for Verizon Communications and 32 mentions for Comcast. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Comcast's score of 0.94 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Verizon Communications
54 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Comcast
20 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Verizon Communications currently has a consensus target price of $50.84, suggesting a potential upside of 8.44%. Comcast has a consensus target price of $32.96, suggesting a potential upside of 37.57%. Given Comcast's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Comcast is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Comcast
4 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Comcast pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Verizon Communications pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Comcast pays out 42.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Verizon Communications has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Comcast has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Comcast has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Verizon Communications beats Comcast on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Alphabet?

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Verizon Communications pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 192 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 284 mentions for Alphabet and 92 mentions for Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Alphabet's score of 0.83 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Verizon Communications
54 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
182 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
37 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.26, indicating that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Verizon Communications$138.19B1.42$17.17B$3.8412.21
Alphabet$402.84B10.83$132.17B$19.9117.91

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Verizon Communications' net margin of 11.64%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Verizon Communications11.64% 19.48% 5.07%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Verizon Communications presently has a consensus target price of $50.84, suggesting a potential upside of 8.44%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $410.09, suggesting a potential upside of 14.98%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.10

62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Alphabet beats Verizon Communications on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Verizon Communications compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are both large-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B10.81$132.17B$19.9117.89
Verizon Communications$138.19B1.42$17.17B$3.8412.21

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.26, indicating that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Verizon Communications' net margin of 11.64%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Verizon Communications' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
Verizon Communications 11.64%19.48%5.07%

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verizon Communications pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Verizon Communications has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Verizon Communications is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 153 more articles in the media than Verizon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 245 mentions for Alphabet and 92 mentions for Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Alphabet's score of 0.77 indicating that Verizon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
156 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Verizon Communications
54 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $419.86, suggesting a potential upside of 17.90%. Verizon Communications has a consensus price target of $50.84, suggesting a potential upside of 8.44%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
44 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.04
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Summary

Alphabet beats Verizon Communications on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VZ vs. The Competition

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MetricVerizon CommunicationsDiversified Telecommunication Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$192.54B$34.45B$31.25B$23.71B
Dividend Yield6.14%7.03%5.33%4.20%
P/E Ratio12.2110.1720.0831.01
Price / Sales1.4222.1061.0813.91
Price / Cash5.0817.7919.6231.71
Price / Book1.864.1310.544.62
Net Income$17.17B$1.13B$1.11B$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.19%-0.22%1.21%0.35%
1 Month Performance11.73%-1.61%-2.18%-0.19%
1 Year Performance9.44%4.39%4.69%19.11%

Verizon Communications Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VZ
Verizon Communications
4.7545 of 5 stars		$46.89
+1.7%		$50.84
+8.4%		+9.6%$192.54B$138.19B12.2189,900
AAPL
Apple
4.2985 of 5 stars		$325.89
-0.6%		$325.71
-0.1%		+48.8%$4.81T$416.16B39.41166,000
CHTR
Charter Communications
4.6273 of 5 stars		$129.22
+1.1%		$249.13
+92.8%		-46.2%$15.72B$54.77B3.4991,900
CMCSA
Comcast
4.9587 of 5 stars		$23.52
-1.2%		$33.45
+42.2%		-27.9%$85.05B$123.71B4.63179,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.7139 of 5 stars		$341.91
-1.2%		$383.44
+12.1%		+84.9%$4.19T$402.84B26.08190,200

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