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Verizon Communications (VZ)

Communication Services · Telecom Services · NYSE

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Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Communication Services company in the Telecom Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $189.37B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.2 and a free-cash-flow yield of 10.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 2.5% and free cash flow per share grew 3.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.6/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Rising · +14.9% over 12 months ex. last
Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-17.7%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$189.37B
Trailing P/E9.2
Price / book1.8
Price / sales1.4
FCF yield10.2%
Dividend yield6.2%
Gross margin59.6%
Operating margin20.9%
Net margin11.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)+2.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+0.3%
EPS growth (YoY)+2.6%
FCF/share growth (YoY)+3.8%
Beta0.2
ExchangeNYSE
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryTelecom Services

VZ earnings

Next report: Jan 28, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.15). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Oct 26, 2026 $1.31 $1.27 +3.1% $34.31B
Q2 2026 Jul 24, 2026 $1.30 $1.27 +2.4% $34.25B
Q1 2026 Apr 27, 2026 $1.28 $1.21 +5.8% $34.44B
Q4 2025 Jan 30, 2026 $1.09 $1.06 +2.8% $36.38B

VZ analyst price target

Median target $50.00 from 22 analysts, ranging $44.00 – $62.00.

Telecom Services peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
TMUS T-Mobile US $171.61B 14.9
T AT&T $145.71B 9.1
CMCSA Comcast $86.61B 6.5
AMX América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. $76.79B 14.7
CHT Chunghwa Telecom $38.67B —
VOD Vodafone Group Public $36.10B 3.6
ECHO EchoStar $27.53B 13.5
BCE BCE $20.16B 11.2
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Recent Congressional trades

Verizon Communications trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Pete Sessions House Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Oct 27, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 12, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 4, 2026
Alan Armstrong Senate Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jul 21, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 May 8, 2026
Lloyd K. Smucker House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Apr 30, 2026
Jennifer McClellan House Sell $100,001 - $250,000 Apr 16, 2026
Pete Sessions House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Mar 9, 2026
Julie Johnson House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Jan 15, 2026
Tim Moore House Buy $15,001 - $50,000 Dec 19, 2025
Julie Johnson House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Dec 11, 2025
Tim Moore House Sell $100,001 - $250,000 Dec 2, 2025

VZ FAQ

Is VZ a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Verizon Communications Hold (5.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is VZ's P/E ratio?
Verizon Communications trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.2.
When does VZ report earnings?
Verizon Communications's next scheduled report is on Jan 28, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.15.
What is the VZ price target?
The median analyst price target from 22 analysts is $50.00, with a range of $44.00 – $62.00.
Is VZ Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Verizon Communications as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does VZ pay a dividend?
Yes — Verizon Communications's dividend yield is 6.2%.