Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): price, analyst ratings, earnings and fundamentals
Updated 16 September 2026, 11:35 ET
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) closed at $51.45 on 15 September 2026, up 0.3%. The stock is up 6.1% over one month and up 17.0% over one year. It trades 0.4% below its 52-week high of $51.68. Analysts recorded 11 actions in the last 90 days; the median price target of $52 is 1.1% above the last close. The company last reported on 24 July 2026 for Q2 2026: EPS of $1.30 against an estimate of $1.27, a beat of 2.4%, on revenue of $34.3 billion.
Price and performance
Performance figures use dividend and split adjusted closes over trading sessions, so a one-year move compares the last close with the close 252 sessions earlier. The 52-week range uses the adjusted daily highs and lows of the same window. Read the guide: Momentum, trend and technical indicators.
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Analyst ratings
Over the last 90 days FundSpec recorded 11 analyst actions on VZ from 7 firms: 10 maintained or reiterated a view and 1 initiation. Price targets were 6 raised and 4 lowered. The most recent targets from 10 firms range from $44 to $56, with a median of $52, 1.1% above the last close.
| Date | Firm | Action | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains Buy | $54.00 to $56.00 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains Equal-Weight | $50.00 to $52.00 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains Sector Perform | $46.00 to $47.00 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains Sector Outperform | $51.50 to $52.50 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains Equal-Weight | $43.00 to $47.00 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Barclays | Maintains Equal-Weight | $45.00 to $46.00 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains Sector Perform | $48.00 to $46.00 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains Sector Outperform | $54.50 to $51.50 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains Neutral | $46.00 to $44.00 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates Coverage On Equal-Weight | $43.00 |
A price target is one firm's twelve-month view, and the median across firms is a steadier reading than any single call. Upgrades and downgrades matter more when they change a rating, not only a target. Read the guide: What analyst ratings and price targets actually tell you.
Every action with the firm's history is in Analyst Ratings.
Earnings
The next report is scheduled for 28 October 2026 before the open for Q3 2026, with EPS expected at $1.28 on revenue of $34.8 billion. Verizon Communications Inc. beat the EPS estimate in 7 of its last 7 reported quarters.
| Period | Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | $1.27 | $1.30 | +2.36% | $34.3B |
| Q1 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | $1.21 | $1.28 | +5.79% | $34.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | $1.06 | $1.09 | +2.83% | $36.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 29 Oct 2025 | $1.19 | $1.21 | +1.68% | $33.8B |
| Q2 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | $1.19 | $1.22 | +2.52% | $34.5B |
| Q1 2025 | 22 Apr 2025 | $1.15 | $1.19 | +3.48% | $33.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 24 Jan 2025 | $1.10 | $1.10 | 0.00% | $35.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 22 Oct 2024 | $1.18 | $1.19 | +0.85% | $33.3B |
An earnings surprise is the reported EPS against the consensus estimate on the day. The price reaction depends as much on guidance and on what was already priced in as on the surprise itself. Read the guide: Earnings season: estimates, surprises and price reaction.
Estimates, confirmed dates and alerts for every company are in Earnings.
Fundamentals
For the period ended 30 June 2026, Verizon Communications Inc. reported revenue of $34.3 billion and net income of $3.8 billion. On a trailing twelve month basis the company shows revenue growth of 1.38%, a gross margin of 59.26%, an operating margin of 20.54% and a return on equity of 15.85%.
Income statement
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $34,253,000,000 |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | $8,982,000,000 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $5,008,000,000 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $27,074,000,000 |
| Operating Profit | $7,179,000,000 |
| Interest Expense | $1,985,000,000 |
| Pre-tax Income | $5,274,000,000 |
| Income Tax Expense | $1,325,000,000 |
| Net Income | $3,835,000,000 |
Cash flow
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash from Operating Activities | $10,435,000,000 |
| Cash from Investing Activities | -$4,927,000,000 |
| Cash from Financing Activities | -$11,836,000,000 |
| Dividends Paid | $2,954,000,000 |
| Share Repurchases | $1,000,000,000 |
Assets
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | $1,752,000,000 |
| Restricted Cash | $140,000,000 |
| Prepaid Expenses | $7,297,000,000 |
| Inventory | $2,036,000,000 |
| Total Current Assets | $37,571,000,000 |
| Plant, Property & Equipment, Net | $125,497,000,000 |
| Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets | $23,158,000,000 |
| Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net | $42,981,000,000 |
| Deferred Tax Asset | $10,384,000,000 |
| Other Long-term Assets | $22,037,000,000 |
| Total Assets | $410,186,000,000 |
Liabilities and equity
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Short-term Debt | $23,167,000,000 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities, Current | $4,835,000,000 |
| Deferred Liability Charges | $7,553,000,000 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $15,171,000,000 |
| Total Current Liabilities | $62,211,000,000 |
| Long-term Debt | $165,231,000,000 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities, Long-term | $18,392,000,000 |
| Finance Lease Liabilities | $2,511,000,000 |
| Long-term Deferred Liability Charges | $2,387,000,000 |
| Deferred Income Taxes | $50,234,000,000 |
| Pension Post Retirement Obligation | $11,758,000,000 |
| Minority Interest | $1,276,000,000 |
| Other Liabilities | $18,947,000,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $303,714,000,000 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $13,258,000,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $97,728,000,000 |
| Treasury Stock | -$6,312,000,000 |
| Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income | -$1,784,000,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | $105,196,000,000 |
| Total Liability & Stockholders Equity | $410,186,000,000 |
Figures as filed with the SEC for the period ended 30 June 2026, in US dollars.
FundSpec fundamental metrics
Each metric is computed from the company's filings and ranked against every company FundSpec covers; the percentile is the share of covered companies with a lower value.
Liquidity
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Ratio | 0.03 | 20th | Calculated as the ratio of Cash and cash equivalents / Current liabilities. This metric calculates the company's ability to repay its short-term debt |
| Current Ratio | 0.60 | 33rd | Calculated as the ratio of Current Assets / Current Liabilities. The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations |
Leverage
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Assets | 0.41 | 81st | Calculated as the ratio of Short-Term Debt + Long-Term Debt / Total Assets. The higher the ratio, the higher the degree of leverage, and consequently, financial risk |
| Debt/Equity | 1.60 | 85th | Calculated as the ratio of Total Liabilities / Shareholders' Equity. The ratio indicates how much debt a company is using to finance its assets relative to the amount of value represented in shareholders’ equity |
| Degree of Combined Leverage | -3.19 | 17th | This ratio summarizes the combined effect that the degree of operating leverage (DOL) and the degree of financial leverage have on earnings per share (EPS), given a particular change in sales |
| Degree of Financial Leverage | 1.35 | 80th | Calculated as the ratio of Percentage change in EPS / Percentage change in EBIT. A higher degree of financial leverage means that the company has more volatile EPS. |
| Degree of Operational Leverage | -2.37 | 20th | Calculated as the ratio of Percentage change in EBIT / Percentage change in revenue. It is a measure of how earnings for the company is impacted by its sales activity. |
| Long Term Debt/Long Term Capital | 0.61 | 72nd | Calculated as Long-Term Debt / (Long-Term Debt + Shareholders' Equity). The ratio is an indicator of the company's leverage |
| Long Term Debt/Total Capital | 0.61 | 81st | Calculated as (Short-Term Debt + Long-Term Debt / (Short-Term Debt + Long-Term Debt + Shareholders' Equity). The ratio is an indicator of the company's leverage |
Profitability
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin Pct | 59.3% | 72nd | Calculated as the ratio of Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) / Revenue. The gross margin represents the percent of total sales revenue that the company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods and services sold by a company. |
| Operating Margin Pct | 20.5% | 81st | Calculated as the ratio of (Revenue - (Cost of Goods Sold + Labour + Sales, General & Administrative)) / Revenue. Operating margins are important because they measure efficiency. The higher the operating margin, the more profitable a company's core business is. |
| Operating Profit Pct Growth | -3.3% | 41st | The Operating Profit growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Operating Profit Pct Growth 3 year CAGR (FY) | -1.6% | 42nd | The Operating Profit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Operating Profit Pct Growth 5 year CAGR (FY) | -1.5% | 42nd | The Operating Profit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
| PreTax Margin Pct | 15.6% | 72nd | Calculated as the ratio of (Gross profit - (Operating Expense + Interest Expense)) / Revenue. The pretax profit margin enables profitability to be compared across companies with significant differences in size, scale, capital structure and tax rates. |
| Return on Assets Pct | 4.2% | 77th | Calculated as the ratio of Net Income / Total Assets. It is an indicator of how efficient the company is at using its assets to generate earnings. |
| Return on Equity Pct | 15.8% | 80th | Calculated as the ratio of Net Income / Shareholders' equity. It is a measure of how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested. |
| Return on Invested Capital Pct | 8.0% | 67th | Calculated as the ratio of (Net Income - Dividends) / (Debt + Equity). It is a measure of how efficient the company is at allocating the capital under its control to profitable investments. |
Earnings Growth (Net Income)
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Pct Growth | -10.9% | 35th | The Net Income growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Net Income Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | -8.3% | 35th | The Net Income compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Net Income Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | -3.6% | 38th | The Net Income compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Cashflow
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cashflow Pct Growth | 4.6% | 48th | The Operating Cashflow growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Operating Cashflow Pct Growth 3 year CAGR (FY) | 1.1% | 44th | The Operating Cashflow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Operating Cashflow Pct Growth 5 year CAGR (FY) | 0.1% | 44th | The Operating Cashflow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Top Line Growth
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Pct Growth | 1.4% | 36th | The Revenue (Sales) growth rate over the trailing twelve months (TTM) |
| Revenue Pct Growth 3 year CAGR | 1.0% | 37th | The Revenue (Sales) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years |
| Revenue Pct Growth 5 year CAGR | 0.9% | 27th | The Revenue (Sales) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past 5 years |
Taxes
| Metric | Value | Percentile | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Tax Rate Pct | 23.3% | 77th | The effective tax rate of the company over the trailing twelve months (TTM). |
Margins and returns say how much of each dollar of sales becomes profit and how hard the balance sheet is working; leverage and liquidity say how much room the company has when conditions turn. Read the guide: A practical guide to discounted cash flow valuation.
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Insider activity
In the last 90 days insiders filed 48 transactions: 44 acquisitions covering 52,695 shares and 4 disposals covering 4,400 shares. Acquisitions include awards and option exercises as well as open market purchases. The largest by value was a disposal of 1,100 shares by Kyle Malady, EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business on 1 September 2026, worth about $55,550 at the transaction price.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | Rodriguez Alfonso Villanueva | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Consumer | Acquisition | 253 | $14.26 | $4K |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Daniel H Schulman | Director, CEO | Acquisition | 187 | $14.26 | $3K |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Anthony T Skiadas | EVP and CFO | Acquisition | 122 | $14.26 | $2K |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Kyle Malady | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Acquisition | 122 | $14.26 | $2K |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Vandana Venkatesh | EVP and Chief Legal Officer | Acquisition | 90 | $14.26 | $1K |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Joseph J. Russo | EVP&Pres-Global Networks&Tech | Acquisition | 77 | $14.26 | $1K |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Mary-Lee Stillwell | SVP and Controller | Acquisition | 41 | $14.26 | $585 |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Kyle Malady | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Disposal | 1,100 | $49.98 | $55K |
| 1 Sep 2026 | Kyle Malady | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Disposal | 1,100 | $50.50 | $56K |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Daniel H Schulman | Director, CEO | Acquisition | 189 | $14.11 | $3K |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Anthony T Skiadas | EVP and CFO | Acquisition | 123 | $14.11 | $2K |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Rodriguez Alfonso Villanueva | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Consumer | Acquisition | 123 | $14.11 | $2K |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Kyle Malady | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Acquisition | 123 | $14.11 | $2K |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Vandana Venkatesh | EVP and Chief Legal Officer | Acquisition | 91 | $14.11 | $1K |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Joseph J. Russo | EVP&Pres-Global Networks&Tech | Acquisition | 78 | $14.11 | $1K |
Insider filings record what officers and directors did with their own shares. Disposals are often planned sales or tax related, so a pattern across several insiders says more than one filing.
SEC filings
The latest filing is a 10-Q from 31 July 2026.
| Filed | Form | Document |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 1 May 2026 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 10-K | View on sec.gov |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 10-K | View on sec.gov |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 25 Jul 2024 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 10-Q | View on sec.gov |
Company profile
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Sector
- Telecom and Media
- Industry
- Communication
- Headquarters
- NEW YORK, New York
- Chief executive
- Hans E. Vestberg
- Employees
- 117,100
- Website
- verizon.com
- SEC CIK
- 0000732712
Verizon Communications Inc. offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; Internet access on notebook computers and tablets. Its Business segment provides network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud connectivity, virtual and software defined networking, and internet access services. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections.
Sector and peers
Verizon Communications Inc. is part of the Telecom and Media sector, which FundSpec tracks across 81 companies.
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FundSpec AI trading models
VZ is traded intraday by 1 FundSpec AI model whose verified winning calls FundSpec publishes.
| Model | Verified wins | Average gain | Best gain | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) day trading model | 40 | 0.52% | 1.27% | 16 Sep 2026 |
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