NYSE · VZ
Communication Services · Telecommunications Services
$44.40
Up+$0.34 (+0.75%)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 7:47 PM
SID Score
6.4/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
40/100
Neutral
Price performance · VZ
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 15, 2026
VZ closed at $44.40 after 21 trading sessions, down 8.13% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | $45.00 | $45.58 | $44.00 | $44.40 | 26.28M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $43.60 | $44.425 | $43.245 | $44.42 | 28.12M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $43.16 | $43.675 | $42.675 | $43.53 | 30.44M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $41.87 | $42.7882 | $41.87 | $42.78 | 29.04M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $42.83 | $43.40 | $40.81 | $41.65 | 95.17M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $46.06 | $46.545 | $45.715 | $46.35 | 22.78M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $46.27 | $46.58 | $45.75 | $45.77 | 15.89M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $45.97 | $45.98 | $45.29 | $45.98 | 21.49M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $45.935 | $46.02 | $45.4639 | $45.85 | 22.52M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $46.05 | $46.385 | $45.79 | $45.92 | 19.77M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $45.86 | $46.20 | $45.79 | $45.98 | 22.39M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $46.09 | $46.34 | $45.725 | $45.87 | 19.96M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $46.555 | $46.905 | $45.98 | $45.98 | 19.11M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $47.04 | $47.10 | $46.425 | $46.68 | 16.94M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $47.225 | $47.3117 | $46.90 | $47.08 | 13.42M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $46.92 | $47.765 | $46.92 | $47.32 | 21.04M |
| 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 |
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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 websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | — |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | — |
Generated Oct 16, 2026, 7:13 PM
Verizon gained 0.86% today as the telecom giant continues to attract investor attention for its reliable dividend yield and strategic technology investments. The stock's modest gains reflect renewed interest in VZ as a defensive high-yield play ahead of year-end, combined with positive developments in next-generation network technology.
Bottom line: Verizon remains a solid defensive holding for income-focused investors, supported by analyst confidence, reliable dividends, and legitimate innovation progress in 6G technology. However, investors should recognize that VZ's appeal is primarily income-based, with limited near-term stock appreciation catalysts and ongoing industry headwinds that could pressure margins and dividend growth rates over time.
Benzinga · Oct 16, 2026
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Verizon Communications Inc. shares closed at $44.40, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 0.84%, per SID market data. The stock has experienced significant near-term weakness, falling 13.66% over the past month, which has pushed shares well below both the 50-day moving average of $47.92 and the 200-day moving average of $47.72, according to Massive/Polygon technical indicators. Despite this recent pullback, VZ maintains a positive 12-month return of 9.73% and a modest 3-month gain of 1.23%. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 35.6, approaching oversold territory below the conventional 30 threshold. Verizon's beta of 0.32 confirms its historically low volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its defensive positioning within the Communication Services sector. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 26.8 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity. The current market capitalization is approximately $169.5 billion.
Verizon Communications Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.57, positioning it well below the broader S&P 500 average and reflecting a deep value profile within the Communication Services sector, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 0.95, suggesting that when accounting for expected earnings growth, the stock remains attractively priced below the commonly cited fair-value threshold of 1.0. Verizon's price-to-book ratio of 1.62 indicates the market values the company modestly above its net asset base, consistent with a capital-intensive telecommunications business. According to SEC filings, the dividend yield has risen to approximately 6.77%, a level notably elevated compared to sector peers and the broader equity market. This yield expansion has been partly driven by the recent 13.66% one-month price decline rather than dividend increases alone. Collectively, these metrics position Verizon as a high-yield, value-oriented holding within large-cap telecommunications.
Verizon Communications Inc. registers a composite smart money score of 40 out of 100 with a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional positioning is the strongest component, scoring a maximum 25 out of 25, indicating robust ownership and engagement from major fund managers according to 13F institutional filings. In contrast, the insider score sits at 0.0 out of 25, despite notable recent activity. SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, with 16 classified as purchases and 4 as sales. The four-to-one buy-to-sell ratio suggests insiders are net buyers, though the zero score may reflect the small dollar magnitude of these transactions. Dark pool activity scores 12.5 out of 25, indicating moderate off-exchange institutional trading interest. Congressional trading activity is minimal, scoring just 2.4 out of 25. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and muted insider scoring presents a mixed signal for investors monitoring smart money flows into the telecom giant.
Verizon Communications Inc. reported its most recent quarterly results on July 24, 2026, delivering earnings per share of $1.30 against a consensus estimate of $1.27, representing a positive surprise of $0.03, according to company earnings reports. This modest beat demonstrates consistent execution in a competitive telecommunications landscape. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $1.28 per share for the upcoming quarter with results expected on July 20, 2026, per consensus data. Further out, estimates for the two subsequent quarters both stand at $1.28 per share, with report dates of October 26 and October 28, 2026, respectively. The stability of estimates around the $1.27 to $1.30 range reflects expectations for steady but unspectacular earnings growth. At the current price of $44.40 and a trailing P/E ratio of 8.57, the market appears to price in limited upside to the earnings trajectory that analysts currently forecast.
Recent Wall Street analyst coverage of Verizon Communications Inc. reflects a broadly stable consensus with no rating changes among major firms, per SID consensus data. Scotiabank reiterated its Sector Outperform rating on October 9, 2026, and again on October 2, 2026, maintaining a constructive stance on the stock. Morgan Stanley maintained its Equal-Weight rating on July 27, 2026, signaling a market-perform expectation, according to Wall Street analyst reports. On the same date, TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating, representing the most bullish view among recent coverage, while RBC Capital held its Sector Perform rating. Across these five most recent actions, zero downgrades were issued, and no analyst shifted their stance in either direction. The consensus leans neutral to moderately positive, with two outperform-equivalent ratings, two neutral-equivalent ratings, and one explicit Buy. The absence of any sell-side downgrades during VZ's 13.66% monthly decline is a notable data point for investors assessing current sentiment.
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