Verizon Communications Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $186.28B
- P/E (TTM)
- 11.52
- Forward P/E
- 13.24
- Dividend yield
- 6.22%
- 52-week range
- $38.39$51.68
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 26.47M
Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $43.43 - $45.08 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $51.68 |
| 52-Week Low | $38.39 |
| Open | $43.60 |
| Volume (last close) | 51.12M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 26.47M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 138.90B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 16.17B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 21.34B |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.84 |
| Profit Margin | 11.64% |
| Operating Margin | 20.54% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.37% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.57 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.81 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.22% |
| Payout Ratio | 73.29% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 186.28B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 4.17B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.52 |
| Forward P/E | 13.24 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.34 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.77 |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.24 |
| 50-Day MA | $47.73 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $46.66 |
| 1-Year Change | +17.71% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Verizon Communications at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Verizon Communications (VZ) has a market capitalization of $186.28B. The stock trades at 11.5× trailing earnings, 13.2× forward earnings and 1.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $16.17B on revenue of $138.90B (a 11.6% profit margin) and generated $21.34B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 1.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.75B in cash and securities against $165.23B of debt, a net debt position of $163.48B.
Verizon Communications pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.81 per share a year, a 6.22% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 73% payout ratio and 21 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 17.7% over the past year. At $44.66 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68, below its 200-day moving average of $46.66.
Based on 19 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $50.00, 12.0% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verizon Communications
What is the current stock price for VZ?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, VZ stock trades at $44.66. The 52-week range is $38.39–$51.68, with a day range of $43.43–$45.08.
What is the P/E ratio for VZ?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Verizon Communications's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 11.5, meaning investors pay $11.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 13.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Verizon Communications operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does VZ pay dividends?
Yes, Verizon Communications pays a 6.22% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.81 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 73.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 9, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for VZ?
Based on ratings from 19 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for VZ is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $50.00, a 12.0% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $44.66.
What is the market cap of VZ?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Verizon Communications's market capitalization is $186.28B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Verizon Communications operates in the Communication Services sector within the Telecom Services industry.