Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026
Verizon Communications (VZ) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $47.32 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.72% move from the prior day.
NASDAQ · VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
Communication Services · Telecommunications Services
$47.32
Up+$0.80 (+1.72%)
Updated Sep 25, 2026, 6:56 AM
SID Score
6.6/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
34/100
Bearish
- Market cap
- 169.54B
- P/E ratio
- 8.57
- Dividend yield
- 7.21%
- 52-week range
- $10.60 – $51.68
- Volume
- 21.01M
- Avg. volume
- 26.79M
Price performance
VZ price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
VZ closed at $47.32 after 20 trading sessions, down 4.27% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $47.32
- Period change
- -4.27%
- Period low
- $46.45
- Period high
- $51.45
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $46.92 | $47.765 | $46.92 | $47.32 | 21.01M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $46.60 | $47.11 | $46.16 | $46.52 | 20.94M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $47.78 | $47.79 | $46.1701 | $46.45 | 32.68M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $48.18 | $48.35 | $47.56 | $47.68 | 19.99M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $47.50 | $48.19 | $47.20 | $48.09 | 45.53M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $49.90 | $49.985 | $48.32 | $48.33 | 28.69M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $51.25 | $51.56 | $49.325 | $49.76 | 24.33M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $51.11 | $51.665 | $51.11 | $51.45 | 18.72M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $50.94 | $51.49 | $50.915 | $51.29 | 18.12M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $50.30 | $50.82 | $50.22 | $50.61 | 16.46M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $50.01 | $50.605 | $49.78 | $49.97 | 18.48M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $50.185 | $50.29 | $48.82 | $49.74 | 22.58M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $49.98 | $50.65 | $49.7696 | $50.41 | 16.04M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $50.55 | $50.705 | $50.08 | $50.14 | 13.42M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $50.61 | $50.82 | $50.145 | $50.59 | 18M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $50.495 | $50.84 | $50.145 | $50.22 | 18.68M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $50.50 | $50.925 | $50.24 | $50.30 | 20.19M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $50.06 | $50.54 | $49.91 | $50.02 | 21.41M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $49.545 | $50.33 | $49.54 | $50.10 | 15.79M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $49.56 | $49.90 | $49.12 | $49.43 | 16.39M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 93 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million with the Fios fiber optic network. These networks serve about 8 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, often using a mixture of its own and other carriers' networks. Verizon agreed to acquire Frontier Communications in September 2024.
Visit company websiteAnalyst outlook
Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $47.75
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 13
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | — |
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Verizon Communications Inc. Stock Performance
Verizon Communications Inc. shares closed at $46.52, declining 0.84% in the most recent session, per SID market data. The stock has experienced notable short-term weakness, falling 6.07% over the past month, though it remains up 13.85% on a trailing twelve-month basis. VZ currently trades below both its 50-day moving average of $47.85 and its 200-day moving average of $47.49, indicating bearish technical momentum across multiple timeframes. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 27.5, placing the stock firmly in oversold territory and suggesting selling pressure may be approaching exhaustion. According to Massive/Polygon data, average daily trading volume stands at approximately 26.8 million shares. Verizon's beta of 0.32 reflects its historically low volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its defensive profile within the Communication Services sector. The company's current market capitalization stands at approximately $169.5 billion.
Verizon Communications Inc. Valuation Analysis
Verizon Communications Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.57, representing a significant discount to the broader Communication Services sector, per SID market data. The company's PEG ratio of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably valued relative to its earnings growth trajectory, as readings below 1.0 are generally considered attractive on a growth-adjusted basis. According to SEC filings, Verizon's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.62, reflecting modest premium over tangible asset value typical of capital-intensive telecommunications operators. The dividend yield of 6.77% remains one of the highest among large-cap equities in the S&P 500, underscoring the company's commitment to shareholder returns through its income distribution policy. This elevated yield, combined with the compressed earnings multiple, positions VZ as a value-oriented holding. The current valuation metrics collectively indicate the market is pricing in limited growth expectations while compensating investors through substantial dividend income.
Smart Money Activity for VZ
Verizon Communications Inc. registers a composite smart money score of 32 out of 100, signaling an overall bearish stance among sophisticated market participants, per SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating strong positioning from large fund managers, while contrasting sharply with the insider score of 0 out of 25. However, SEC Form 4 filings reveal a nuanced insider picture, with 20 insider transactions recorded over the past 90 days, of which 19 were purchases and only 1 was a sale. This pronounced buy-to-sell ratio among corporate insiders suggests internal confidence in the company's forward outlook despite the low composite insider score. Dark pool activity scores 5 out of 25, reflecting relatively muted institutional block trading. Congressional trading activity registers at just 1.6 out of 25, according to 13F institutional filings, indicating minimal legislative interest. The divergence between robust institutional ownership and the weak aggregate smart money signal warrants close monitoring as these conflicting indicators resolve over coming quarters.
Verizon Communications Inc. Earnings Outlook
Verizon Communications Inc. has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding Wall Street expectations in recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter, Verizon posted earnings per share of $1.30 against a consensus estimate of $1.27, delivering a positive surprise of $0.03. The prior reported quarter showed an even stronger beat, with actual EPS of $1.28 versus the $1.21 estimate, representing a $0.07 upside surprise. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.22 for the upcoming reporting period and $1.28 for the following quarter, per consensus data. The sequential increase in forward estimates suggests analysts anticipate steady earnings momentum through the fiscal year. Verizon's ability to consistently surpass expectations by modest margins reflects disciplined cost management and stable revenue generation from its core wireless business, reinforcing the predictability that income-focused investors value in the telecommunications sector.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for VZ
Wall Street coverage of Verizon Communications Inc. reflects a predominantly neutral-to-constructive consensus, according to SID consensus data. In the most recent round of analyst updates dated July 27, 2026, all five covering firms reiterated their prior ratings without changes. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo both maintained Equal-Weight ratings, reflecting a market-perform outlook. RBC Capital similarly reiterated its Sector Perform designation, aligning with the neutral camp. On the bullish side, TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating while Scotiabank maintained its Sector Outperform call, per Wall Street analyst reports. The distribution reveals a split consensus, with two of five analysts holding positive ratings and three maintaining neutral stances, while notably no analyst currently carries a negative rating on the stock. The absence of any downgrades or upgrades in this latest cycle, despite VZ's 6.07% monthly decline and oversold RSI reading of 27.5, suggests analysts view the recent selloff as insufficient to alter their fundamental theses on the company.
