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Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$41.54
+0.26 (+0.63%)
(As of 07/8/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$41.09
$41.59
50-Day Range
$38.89
$41.73
52-Week Range
$30.14
$43.42
Volume
15.38 million shs
Average Volume
18.81 million shs
Market Capitalization
$174.83 billion
P/E Ratio
15.50
Dividend Yield
6.40%
Price Target
$45.14

Verizon Communications MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
8.7% Upside
$45.14 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.24% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.95
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.66mentions of Verizon Communications in the last 14 days
Based on 22 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
2.84%
From $4.58 to $4.71 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.79 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

170th out of 568 stocks

Telephone Communication, Except Radio Industry

3rd out of 19 stocks

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About Verizon Communications Stock (NYSE:VZ)

Verizon Communications Inc. is the US's largest provider of mobile and telephone services. It has its roots in the original Bell system and is one of only 3 “baby Bells” to exist today. The company was spun off from the original Bell network as Bell Atlantic when it was split into 7 companies in 1984. The original home range was from New Jersey to Virginia but, ironically, shortly after the split the baby bells, including Bell Atlantic, began to merge together in order to expand their territories.

Bell Atlantic acquired NYNEX, another baby Bell, in a move that expanded operations into New York and New England. MCI was also added, expanding the long-distance services, then the company acquired until-then independent operator GTE and became a national carrier. The company changed its name to Verizon following the GTE merger and it is a blend of the Latin word veritas which means Truth and Horizon.

Over the years, Verizon has expanded its territory and its offerings to include mobile, internet and entertainment. Among the more notable were the purchase and merging of AOL and Yahoo! which were later spun off in a sale to Apollo Global Management. Among the more important changes the company has made was to sell off its land-based wirelines. Verizon began selling off its land-based wirelines in 2005 in order to focus more fully on mobile and Internet technology.

Today, Verizon offers communications, information technology, and entertainment products to consumers globally. The company operates in 2 key segments that include Consumer and Business. The Consumer segment provides wireless connectivity, internet access for mobile devices, and wireless and mobile devices including those for the IoT. As of the end of the year 2021, the company laid claim to more than 143 million retail subscribers and was the largest mobile provider by almost 30%.

The Business segment provides connectivity at the enterprise level that includes mobile, networking, Internet access, VOIP and video, security and IoT. As of 2021, this segment had more than 27 million wireless and 477,000 broadband connections. Both the Consumer and Business segments are being upgraded to the 5G protocol. At the end of 2022 more than 175 million users were covered by the service.

Verizon is the US's 24th largest company by revenue and a member of both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company has paid a dividend every quarter since it went public in 2000 and had increased the payment for 18 consecutive years as of 2022.



VZ Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/09/2024
Last Earnings
4/22/2024
Dividend Payable
5/01/2024
Today
7/08/2024
Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend
7/10/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
7/22/2024
Dividend Payable
8/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-Industry
Integrated Telecommunication Services
CUSIP
92343V10
Employees
105,400
Year Founded
1983

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$45.14
High Stock Price Target
$52.00
Low Stock Price Target
$39.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+8.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.60
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$11.61 billion
Pretax Margin
12.36%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$133.97 billion
Cash Flow
$8.97 per share
Book Value
$22.31 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
4,209,250,000
Free Float
4,207,992,000
Market Cap
$174.83 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.41

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Should I Buy Verizon Communications Stock? VZ Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Verizon Communications Inc.:

  • Verizon has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • Recent developments in 5G technology have positioned Verizon as a leader in the telecommunications industry, offering potential for future growth.
  • Verizon's current stock price is stable and has shown resilience in volatile market conditions.
  • The company has a strong track record of dividend payments, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
  • Verizon's focus on expanding its network infrastructure and digital services portfolio provides opportunities for long-term growth.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Verizon Communications Inc. for these reasons:

  • Competition in the telecommunications industry is intense, leading to potential pricing pressures and margin challenges for Verizon.
  • Regulatory changes and government policies could impact Verizon's operations and profitability in the future.
  • High levels of debt on Verizon's balance sheet may limit the company's flexibility in pursuing growth opportunities or returning capital to shareholders.
  • Market saturation in the wireless segment could hinder Verizon's ability to attract new customers and drive revenue growth.
  • Technological disruptions and shifts in consumer preferences could pose risks to Verizon's business model and market position.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Verizon Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VZ shares performed this year?

Verizon Communications' stock was trading at $37.70 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VZ shares have increased by 10.2% and is now trading at $41.5350.
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How were Verizon Communications' earnings last quarter?

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 22nd. The cell phone carrier reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.03. The business's quarterly revenue was up .3% on a year-over-year basis.
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What is Hans Vestberg's approval rating as Verizon Communications' CEO?

1,639 employees have rated Verizon Communications Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg on Glassdoor.com. Hans Vestberg has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees.

Does Verizon Communications have any subsidiaries?

Verizon Communications subsidiaries include these companies: Senion, Incubed IT, Bluegrass Cellular, TracFone Wireless, Blue Jeans Network, BlueJeans Network, Jaunt, and more.

Who are Verizon Communications' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Verizon Communications include DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%), Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV (0.01%), ST Germain D J Co. Inc. (0.01%) and Boston Common Asset Management LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Craig L Silliman, Kyle Malady, Tami A Erwin, Joseph J Russo, Samantha Hammock, Hans Erik Vestberg and Kumara Guru Gowrappan.
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How do I buy shares of Verizon Communications?

Shares of VZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Verizon Communications own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Verizon Communications investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), Walt Disney (DIS) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

This page (NYSE:VZ) was last updated on 7/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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