Verizon
VZ
Market cap $186B

44.06 USD

+1.11

2.58%

At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

43.77

-0.29

0.66%

1 day

2.58%

5 days

3.16%

1 month

-2.87%

3 months

11.63%

6 months

6.73%

Year to date

9.57%

1 year

11.57%

5 years

-23.31%

10 years

-12.65%

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 7,425 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

83% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 339 | Existing positions closed: 185

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,873 [Q3] → 2,971 (+98) [Q4]

1.95% more ownership

Funds ownership: 61.97% [Q3] → 63.92% (+1.95%) [Q4]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $117B [Q3] → $112B (-$5.28B) [Q4]

7% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.6B | Put options by funds: $1.71B

15% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 55 [Q3] → 47 (-8) [Q4]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,114 | Existing positions reduced: 1,323

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Research analyst outlook

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

Low target

$45

2%

upside

Avg. target

$50

13%

upside

High target

$56

27%

upside

4 analyst ratings

2 positive

50%

2 neutral

50%

0 negative

0%

Tigress Financial Ivan Feinseth 44% 1-year accuracy 31 / 70 met price target	27%upside $56	Buy Maintained	28 Apr 2025
Scotiabank Maher Yaghi 48% 1-year accuracy 12 / 25 met price target	11%upside $49	Sector Perform Maintained	23 Apr 2025
Oppenheimer Timothy Horan 61% 1-year accuracy 11 / 18 met price target	13%upside $50	Outperform Maintained	1 Apr 2025
RBC Capital Jonathan Atkin 67% 1-year accuracy 14 / 21 met price target	2%upside $45	Sector Perform Reiterated	25 Mar 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 114 articles about VZ published over the past 30 days

Verizon and this telecom stock offer protection against tariff uncertainty

“Uncertainty” is a buzzword that's been front and centre of all financial debates in recent weeks as the Trump administration announced new tariffs to set into motion a series of events that are now evolving into a full-blown trade war.

Verizon and this telecom stock offer protection against tariff uncertainty

Verizon welcomes Ericsson to the ranks of “Verizon Frontline Verified” partners

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions as the latest partner to earn “Verizon Frontline Verified” status.

Verizon welcomes Ericsson to the ranks of “Verizon Frontline Verified” partners

The Motley Fool

Verizon: An Undervalued Dividend Stock or a High-Yield Trap?

Verizon Communications (VZ 1.40%) is often considered a reliable income stock. It's one of the largest telecom companies in America, and it's raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Verizon: An Undervalued Dividend Stock or a High-Yield Trap?

Verizon: Cheap And Resilient Income You Need In A Volatile Market

Verizon's resilient income, low P/E ratio, and solid fundamentals make it a strong buy for income-focused investors in a volatile market. Despite higher losses and economic uncertainty, Verizon's debt reduction and improved cash flow highlight its financial stability and potential for future dividend increases. Verizon's cautious 2025 outlook anticipates lower free cash flow but maintains a well-covered dividend and conservative payout ratio, offering a safe haven amid market volatility.

Verizon: Cheap And Resilient Income You Need In A Volatile Market

Verizon: Increasing Cash Flow Makes It A Bargain

Verizon's revenue grew, but customer base declined; impressive $50 billion annualized EBITDA and $4 billion quarterly FCF highlight strong financials despite market challenges. Verizon's postpaid phone subscriptions saw business growth but consumer decline; fixed wireless access grows, but lacks AT&T's fiber business potential. VZ offers free phone trade-ins, satellite text messaging, and 3-year price lock to retain customers, impacting margins due to competition.

Verizon: Increasing Cash Flow Makes It A Bargain

Zacks Investment Research

AT&T vs. Verizon: Which Telecom Stock is a Better Buy Right Now?

T is benefiting from solid demand for its postpaid services, while with a healthy cash flow and network expansion, VZ is strengthening its foothold in the market.

AT&T vs. Verizon: Which Telecom Stock is a Better Buy Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Verizon (VZ) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Skylo Partners With Syniverse to Implement SMS Over Satellite for Verizon

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syniverse, the world's most connected company, and Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications, have collaborated to enable a simplified pathway for mobile network operators (MNOs) to introduce two-way, SMS messaging over satellite. In the breakthrough effort to launch native direct-to-device messaging for Verizon, Skylo has extended the Syniverse Evolved Mobility solution as a method for seamless integration, allowing mobile net.

Skylo Partners With Syniverse to Implement SMS Over Satellite for Verizon

Retirement Strategy: 2 Blue Chip Dividends Now Way Too Cheap

Earnings season offers opportunities to buy undervalued blue-chip stocks like Verizon and Bristol Myers Squibb, both yielding 5-7% and trading below historical PE ratios. Verizon's growth in 5G, broadband, and prepaid services, combined with cost optimization, supports its 6.5% yield and potential for market-beating returns. Bristol Myers Squibb's focus on innovative medicines, cost savings, and a strong balance sheet underpins its 5.2% yield and long-term growth potential.

Retirement Strategy: 2 Blue Chip Dividends Now Way Too Cheap

The Motley Fool

These 3 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2025 and Beyond

Special things can happen when sleepy stocks start to wake up. Looking back the past few years, there may not seem to be a lot that's interesting when it comes to Coca-Cola (KO -0.77%), Disney (DIS 0.22%), and Verizon (VZ -2.11%).

These 3 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2025 and Beyond

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