Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)

NYSE
Currency in USD
38.78
+0.44(+1.15%)
Closed
After Hours
38.82+0.04(+0.10%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years
Earnings results expected in 3 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
38.3538.97
52 wk Range
37.5945.36
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
38.78
Open
38.42
Day's Range
38.35-38.97
52 wk Range
37.59-45.36
Volume
24.08M
Average Volume (3m)
19.16M
1-Year Change
-1.4%
Book Value / Share
22.88
Fair Value
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Price Target
47.16
Upside
+21.62%
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5 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Verizon Communications Inc Company Profile

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Employees
105400

Verizon Communications Inc SWOT Analysis


Telecom Titan's Pivot
Verizon's strategic shift towards broadband expansion and the Frontier acquisition signals a bold move to redefine its market position and drive future growth.
Financial Fortitude
Explore Verizon's robust financial performance, with $134.2 billion in revenue and $48.4 billion EBITDA, despite facing increased competitive pressures.
Market Challenges
Delve into Verizon's struggle with slow postpaid phone subscriber growth and increased customer acquisition costs in a fiercely competitive telecom landscape.
Future Outlook
Analysts project a price target range of $44 to $49, with expectations of multiple expansion opportunities driven by broadband market growth and strong FCF prospects.
Read full SWOT analysis

Verizon Communications Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Record EBITDA of $12.5B, wireless service revenue up 2.7%, 239,000 postpaid net adds, $6B cash flow in Q3 2023
  • Broadband expansion targets 100M households; fixed wireless access subscribers to reach 8-9M by 2028
  • Fios growth acceleration planned, aiming for 35-40M fiber passings post-Frontier acquisition
  • Investments in AI and mobile edge compute; focus on sustainable growth in service revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow
  • Network strategy prioritizes reliability; fixed wireless access to cover 90M homes within four years
Last Updated: 10/23/2024, 02:54 AM
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Compare VZ to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
VZ
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.7x−2.7x5.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.310.030.01
Price/Book
1.7x1.8x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x0.6x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
21.2%24.2%26.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
14 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 47.16
(+21.62% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.32
Dividend Yield
6.99%
Industry Median 2.70%
Annualized payout
2.7100
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.98%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 22, 2024
EPS / Forecast
1.19 / 1.18
Revenue / Forecast
33.30B / 33.44B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Verizon (VZ) Stock Price Today?

The Verizon stock price today is 38.78

What Stock Exchange Does Verizon Trade On?

Verizon is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Verizon?

The stock symbol for Verizon is "VZ."

Does Verizon Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Verizon dividend yield is 6.99%.

What Is the Verizon Market Cap?

As of today, Verizon market cap is 163.25B.

What is Verizon Earnings Per Share?

The Verizon EPS is 2.32.

What Is the Next Verizon Earnings Date?

Verizon will release its next earnings report on Jan 23, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is VZ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.
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