NYSE · VZ
Communication Services · Telecommunications Services
$46.12
Down-$0.05 (-0.11%)
Updated Nov 6, 2026, 6:15 AM
SID Score
6.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
41/100
Neutral
Price performance · VZ
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Nov 5, 2026
VZ closed at $46.12 after 21 trading sessions, down 0.50% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | $46.74 | $46.975 | $46.025 | $46.12 | 25.69M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $45.99 | $46.545 | $45.50 | $46.17 | 25.19M |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $44.925 | $45.25 | $44.55 | $45.24 | 26.73M |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $44.03 | $45.32 | $44.03 | $45.05 | 28.67M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $44.66 | $45.16 | $44.41 | $44.73 | 27.09M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $43.86 | $44.46 | $43.61 | $43.66 | 22.25M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $43.95 | $44.159 | $43.065 | $43.18 | 25.38M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $43.00 | $44.055 | $42.91 | $43.93 | 28.19M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $43.49 | $43.8399 | $42.47 | $43.10 | 45.25M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $43.60 | $45.0777 | $43.425 | $44.66 | 51.12M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $43.85 | $45.29 | $43.78 | $45.20 | 28.92M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $43.00 | $44.05 | $43.00 | $43.56 | 29.92M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $44.53 | $45.095 | $44.35 | $44.54 | 26.37M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $44.235 | $44.60 | $44.00 | $44.15 | 16.15M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $44.83 | $45.055 | $44.37 | $44.79 | 19.9M |
| 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 |
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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 28, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Buy | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | — |
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NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced, in connection with Verizon’s previously announced Offers (as defined below): (1) that Verizon is increasing each of the caps applicable to the Offers, and (2) the expiration and results, as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on November 4, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), of its previously announced five separate offers to purchase for cash up to $500 million aggregate purchase pri
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Verizon Communications Inc. shares closed at $46.17, declining 0.84% in the most recent trading session, per SID market data. Over the trailing twelve months, VZ has delivered a 13.8% gain, reflecting sustained recovery in the telecom sector. However, shorter-term performance has been mixed, with the stock gaining just 0.41% over the past month and falling 1.75% over the past three months. Technically, VZ trades below both its 50-day moving average of $46.78 and its 200-day moving average of $47.45, signaling near-term weakness relative to longer-term trend support levels. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 58.3, positioning the stock in neutral territory without overbought or oversold conditions. Per Massive/Polygon data, average daily trading volume registers at approximately 26.8 million shares. VZ maintains a low beta of 0.32, indicating substantially lower volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its defensive utility-like profile.
Verizon Communications Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.57, well below the Communication Services sector median, according to SID market data. The company's PEG ratio stands at 0.95, suggesting the stock is trading at a modest discount relative to its expected earnings growth trajectory. According to SEC filings, VZ carries a price-to-book ratio of 1.62, reflecting moderate valuation relative to its asset base. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $169.5 billion. A key component of Verizon's investment thesis remains its dividend yield, currently at 6.77%, which ranks among the highest in the large-cap Communications Services universe. This elevated yield, combined with the single-digit P/E ratio, positions VZ as a value-oriented holding within the sector. The low valuation multiples reflect the market's pricing of Verizon's mature growth profile and significant debt obligations tied to spectrum acquisitions and network infrastructure investments.
Verizon Communications Inc. registers a smart money score of 41 out of 100 with a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional positioning is the strongest component, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust ownership and sustained interest from major asset managers. Dark pool activity scores 12.5 out of 25, reflecting moderate off-exchange trading volumes. According to SEC Form 4 filings, insider activity has been notably active, with 20 transactions recorded over the past 90 days. The composition skews bullish, with 16 insider purchases compared to just 4 sales, yielding a 4-to-1 buy-to-sell ratio. Despite this insider buying pattern, the insider sub-score registers at 0.0 out of 25, potentially reflecting small transaction sizes relative to holdings. Congressional trading activity scores 4.0 out of 25, indicating limited legislative interest. Per 13F institutional filings, the maximum institutional score underscores broad fund manager allocation to VZ, consistent with the stock's inclusion in major dividend and value-oriented indices and its defensive characteristics.
Verizon Communications Inc. has demonstrated consistent earnings execution in recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter, VZ posted earnings per share of $1.31, exceeding the consensus analyst estimate of $1.27 by $0.04, representing a positive surprise of approximately 3.1%. The preceding quarter also delivered a beat, with actual EPS of $1.30 versus the $1.27 estimate, a $0.03 positive surprise. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.28 for the upcoming reporting period, scheduled for release on or around October 28. The sequential estimate of $1.28 suggests analysts anticipate a slight moderation from the $1.31 delivered in the prior period. Verizon's pattern of modest but consistent earnings beats reflects disciplined cost management and stable wireless subscriber revenue. The two consecutive quarters of outperformance against estimates indicate the company is effectively managing competitive pressures within the domestic telecommunications landscape.
Wall Street analyst coverage of Verizon Communications Inc. reflects a moderately constructive consensus, per SID consensus data. In the most recent round of ratings activity, Citigroup maintained its Buy rating on VZ on October 28, reaffirming confidence in the company's fundamentals. Freedom Broker upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy on the same date, representing the most notable sentiment shift among covering analysts. TD Cowen also maintained its Buy rating on October 27, according to Wall Street analyst reports. However, not all coverage tilts bullish — Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating, and Morgan Stanley similarly reiterated Equal-Weight on October 27, indicating a more cautious stance from these institutions. The split in analyst sentiment reflects the ongoing debate around Verizon's growth trajectory versus its value and income characteristics. The presence of three Buy ratings against two Equal-Weight ratings among recent updates suggests a slight lean toward positive positioning, though the stock's high yield and low P/E of 8.57 already price in limited upside expectations.
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