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Verizon Communications (VZ) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$47.21 +0.12 (+0.25%)
Closing price 05/8/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$47.24 +0.03 (+0.07%)
As of 05/8/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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Verizon Communications Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
5.99%
Annual Dividend
$2.83
Recent
Dividend Payment
May. 1
Dividend Increase
Track Record
20 Years
Annualized 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 5.99%. 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 31.11% of its cash flow as dividends.

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VZ Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Verizon Communications' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

VZ Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Verizon Communications vs. The Competition

Compare Verizon Communications' annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeVerizon CommunicationsComputer CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.83$0.04$1.70
Dividend Yield5.99%3.16%4.01%
Track Record20 years9 years11 years

Verizon Communications Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings69.02%
Based on This Year's Estimate57.06%
Based on Next Year's Estimate53.90%
Based on Cashflow31.11%

Verizon Communications Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/30/2026quarterly$0.7075+$0.0175
2.54%		6.14%4/10/20264/10/20265/1/2026
12/4/2025quarterly$0.69 - 6.93%1/12/20261/12/20262/2/2026
9/5/2025quarterly$0.69+$0.0125
1.85%		6.92%10/10/202510/10/202511/3/2025
6/6/2025quarterly$0.6775 - 6.22%7/10/20257/10/20258/1/2025
2/28/2025quarterly$0.6775 - 6.29%4/10/20254/10/20255/1/2025
12/5/2024quarterly$0.6775-$0.0005
0.07%		6.37%1/10/20251/10/20252/3/2025
9/4/2024quarterly$0.6780+$0.0130
1.95%		6.56%10/10/202410/10/202411/1/2024
6/5/2024quarterly$0.6650 - 6.42%7/10/20247/10/20248/1/2024

This 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

The current dividend yield for Verizon Communications is 5.99%. Learn more on VZ's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for VZ shares is $2.83. Learn more on VZ's annual dividend history.

Verizon Communications pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Verizon Communications' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.7075 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Verizon Communications' most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, April 10, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.95% per year.

Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for the past 20 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0175 on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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
  • 31.11% based on cash flow

Verizon Communications' dividend yield of 6.01% 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 5.46, 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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This page (NYSE:VZ) was last updated on 5/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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