$VZ
Verizon Communications Inc. · NYSE · Communication Services
- Market cap
- 185.55B
- Volume
- 51.07M
- P/E
- 11.63
- Day range
- 43.56 – 45.08
- 52w range
- 38.68 – 51.68
- Analyst target
- 51.24
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Company summary
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Institutional ownership
Institutions hold 71.28% · insiders 0.05% · 3,957 institutions
| Holder | Shares | Value | % held | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 398.22M | $17.78B | 9.58% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 259.00M | $11.57B | 6.23% | 2026-06-30 |
| State Street Corporation | 209.68M | $9.36B | 5.05% | 2026-06-30 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 127.77M | $5.71B | 3.08% | 2026-06-30 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 106.82M | $4.77B | 2.57% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 77.43M | $3.46B | 1.86% | 2026-06-30 |
| Morgan Stanley | 70.30M | $3.14B | 1.69% | 2026-06-30 |
| Bank of America Corporation | 60.86M | $2.72B | 1.46% | 2026-06-30 |
| NORGES BANK | 54.31M | $2.43B | 1.31% | 2026-06-30 |
| Northern Trust Corporation | 43.83M | $1.96B | 1.05% | 2026-06-30 |
Hedge fund & billionaire activity
Insider transactions
| Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 44.48 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-10-20 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 42.93 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-10-13 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 45.75 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-10-06 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 46.40 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-09-29 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 47.65 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-09-22 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 51.19 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-09-15 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 49.98 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-09-08 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 50.50 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-09-01 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 50.06 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-08-25 |
| MALADY KYLE | Officer | Sale at price 48.68 per share. | 1.1K | 2026-08-18 |
| HAMMOCK SAMANTHA | Officer | Sale at price 47.83 per share. | 73.1K | 2026-05-29 |
| STILLWELL MARY-LEE | Officer | Sale at price 50.00 per share. | 8.6K | 2026-03-02 |
Analyst ratings
Consensus score 2.24 (1 = strong buy, 5 = sell) · mean target 51.24
- ScotiabankSector Outperformmain2026-10-09
- ScotiabankSector Outperformmain2026-10-02
- TD CowenBuymain2026-07-27
- Morgan StanleyEqual-Weightmain2026-07-27
- RBC CapitalSector Performmain2026-07-27
- ScotiabankSector Outperformmain2026-07-27
- Wells FargoEqual-Weightmain2026-07-27
- BarclaysEqual-Weightmain2026-07-27
- RBC CapitalSector Performmain2026-07-20
- ScotiabankSector Outperformmain2026-07-15
Earnings
Next report: 2026-10-26
| Quarter | EPS actual | EPS estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Q2025 | 1.21 | 1.19 | 0.02 |
| 4Q2025 | 1.09 | 1.06 | 0.03 |
| 1Q2026 | 1.28 | 1.21 | 0.07 |
| 2Q2026 | 1.30 | 1.27 | 0.03 |
SEC filings
- S-4Offering Registrations2026-10-20Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-09-29Open
- S-8 POSOffering Registrations2026-07-31Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-07-24Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-06-29Open
- 11-KAnnual report of employee stock purchase2026-06-22Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-06-17Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-06-02Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-05-28Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-05-14Open
Latest VZ news
- 'It's not something that gets done overnight': SpaceX's telecom ambitions will be hard-won, CEOs and analysts say
SpaceX's challenge to the US telecom industry will be costly and time-intensive, analysts and CEOs say.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:03:48 +0000
- Verizon (VZ) Stock Looks Reasonable After A 62% Three Year Gain
Verizon Communications has delivered a strong multi year share price gain, leaving investors asking whether the current US$44.66 stock price is fully supported by the earnings the business is generating today. Over the past 3 years the stock has returned 62.4%, which puts more weight on the question of how closely its market value now lines up with its underlying profit power. New moves in 6G testing, AI infrastructure and fiber build outs can shape Verizon's future earnings path by...
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:14:57 +0000
- Jim Cramer’s Case for “Accidental High Yielders” When the Fed Shakes the Market
Jim Cramer says Fed rate hikes create a narrow window to buy dividend stocks at a discount, but only if you can tell an accidental high yielder from a yield trap about to blow up in your face.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:07 +0000
- Verizon Yields Over 6%. These 3 Dividend Giants Offer More Income Opportunities
Four high-yield giants are heading into year-end with payouts their own profits can cover, but each one carries a specific risk that could change the math fast.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:32 +0000
- SpaceX Cell Site Report Hits Verizon, AT&T, Lifts These Tower Plays
SpaceX reportedly is looking to secure at least 80,000 cell sites. Crown Castle, American Tower jumped while Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile fell.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:54:43 +0000
- Is Elon Musk Coming for Verizon?
Could SpaceX and Starlink disrupt the wireless industry, or are investors overreacting to Elon Musk’s ambitions?
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:20:02 +0000
- SpaceX Just Made Cell Towers Cool Again. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Are Paying the Price
Tower owners are celebrating a potential big new tenant.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:51:01 +0000
- VZ, TMUS, T Stocks Face Valuation Pressure From SpaceX Wireless Push But Tower Operators Stand To Gain, Says Citi
The firm sees additional downside for established wireless carriers but views SpaceX's potential network expansion as a positive development for cell tower operators.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0000