Verizon

VZ

Market cap $186B

Overview Fund Activity

44.21 USD

+0.47

1.07%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

44.15

-0.06

0.14%

1 day

1.07%

5 days

1.38%

1 month

-0.41%

3 months

5.64%

6 months

1.28%

Year to date

9.95%

1 year

0.29%

5 years

-27.03%

10 years

-2.26%

About: Wireless services account for nearly 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 93 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast, which reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million with the Fios fiber optic network. These networks serve about 8 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, often using a mixture of its own and other carriers' networks. Verizon agreed to acquire Frontier Communications in September 2024.

Employees: 99,600

Communication Services Telecom Services

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 6 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

23% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 166 | Existing positions closed: 135

19% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,410 | Existing positions reduced: 1,181

11% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.11B | Put options by funds: $1.89B

1.58% more ownership

Funds ownership: 64.31% [Q1] → 65.9% (+1.58%) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 3,006 [Q1] → 2,979 (-27) [Q2]

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $123B [Q1] → $120B (-$2.62B) [Q2]

19% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 59 [Q1] → 48 (-11) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$43

3% downside

Avg. target

$47

7% upside

High target

$49

11% upside

6 analyst ratings

1 positive

17%

5 neutral

83%

0 negative

0%

Goldman Sachs Michael Ng	$49	Buy Assumed	2 Sep 2025
B of A Securities Michael Funk	$49	Neutral Maintained	22 Jul 2025
RBC Capital Jonathan Atkin	$46	Sector Perform Maintained	22 Jul 2025
Morgan Stanley Benjamin Swinburne	$48	Equal-Weight Maintained	22 Jul 2025
JP Morgan Philip Cusick	$49	Neutral Maintained	22 Jul 2025
Wells Fargo Eric Luebchow	$43	Equal-Weight Maintained	10 Jul 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 62 articles about VZ published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Why the Market Dipped But Verizon Communications (VZ) Gained Today

Verizon Communications (VZ) reached $44.21 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.07% change compared to its last close.

Why the Market Dipped But Verizon Communications (VZ) Gained Today

Verizon Frontline study: AI, cybersecurity, drones & robots are critical areas for first responders

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study released today by Verizon reveals that nearly half of first responders anticipate daily use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones or robots within the next five years*. The Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey also highlights increased investment in cybersecurity protections and a growing demand for highly-reliable network connectivity, with 78% of first responders surveyed reporting that access to a reliable and resilient network has resulted in better communications in the field.

Verizon Frontline study: AI, cybersecurity, drones & robots are critical areas for first responders

Zacks Investment Research

Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Which Telecom Stock Should You Bet On?

VZ leans on fiber and broadband gains while TMUS pushes postpaid growth. See which telecom stands stronger now.

Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Which Telecom Stock Should You Bet On?

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10 Quality High Yield In Rose's Income Garden Portfolio: 5 Winners To Buy

Global Relay Announces New Solution for Verizon Mobile Devices

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Relay, a leading provider of integrated digital communications and mobile compliance solutions for highly regulated industries, today announced the launch of its new connector solution for Verizon mobile devices, designed to help organizations in regulated industries manage corporate device compliance. The new Global Relay Connector for Verizon enables the complete capture and secure archiving of SMS & MMS messages on Verizon mobile corporate devices, inclu.

Global Relay Announces New Solution for Verizon Mobile Devices

3 Dividend Stocks Raising Payouts in 2025 — With More to Come

First up is Verizon Communications Stock NYSE: VZ. Shares of the Big Three telecom giant have had a solid year in 2025, providing a total return of around 15.5%.

3 Dividend Stocks Raising Payouts in 2025 — With More to Come

Zacks Investment Research

Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock

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Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock

The Motley Fool

With a Dividend Yield of More Than 6%, Is Verizon Stock a Buy?

Verizon Communications (VZ -0.39%), the U.S. wireless and broadband provider, is back in focus for income seekers after another annual dividend raise and a steady 2025 outlook. Shares have hovered around the mid-$40s recently, putting the stock's dividend yield north of 6% after the board's early September increase.

With a Dividend Yield of More Than 6%, Is Verizon Stock a Buy?

The Motley Fool

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

You could do a lot of things with $2,000. Spend it. Bury it in jars in your yard.

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

Zacks Investment Research

VZ Gains From Healthy Demand in Public Safety Domain: Will it Persist?

Verizon teams with Tampa Police to deploy 950 5G-enabled devices, boosting its push into the growing public safety market.

VZ Gains From Healthy Demand in Public Safety Domain: Will it Persist?

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