Stock·NYSE·Communication Services
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- Market cap
- $184.47B
- P/E
- 11.33
- Dividend yield
- 6.34%
- Street target
- $51.00median of 26 analysts
- 52-week range
- $38.39 $51.68
The short version
Where VZ stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
VZ at a glance
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Hold, 50/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($47.88 and $46.60).
- Earnings VZ beat estimates in 6 of its last 7 quarters, yet fell the next day after 2 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $17.8M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 11.3 against 23.3 for the Communication Services sector: a discount to peers (-51%).
Figures as of October 16, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is currently trading at $44.40, below its 50-day SMA of $47.88 and 200-day SMA of $46.60, indicating a bearish technical trend.
The company has demonstrated consistent earnings beats over the past four reported quarters, with the most recent quarter showing an EPS of $1.30 against an estimate of $1.27, a 2.36% surprise. Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus with a median price target of $51.00, implying a 14.9% upside potential. However, insider activity reveals a 'Moderate Sell Signal' with $17.8 million in total sales versus zero purchases, suggesting a lack of insider conviction. The company operates in the Communication Services sector, with its fundamentals showing a profit margin of 11.64% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, which is higher than the sector median debt-to-equity of 1.84. Revenue growth has been slightly negative at -0.7%, contrasting with the sector's median revenue growth of 13.9%.
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Figures we compute ourselves from VZ's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
1/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $44.40 is 7.3% below the 50-day simple moving average of $47.88.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 4.7% below the 200-day simple moving average of $46.60.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($47.88) is 2.7% above the 200-day average ($46.60), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 45% of its 52-week range, between $38.39 and $51.68.
VZ share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far VZ has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where VZ sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
5/5P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 11.33 is 51.4% below the Communication Services median of 23.3.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 1.33 is 46.9% below the sector median of 2.5.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $16.2B on revenue of $138.9B, a net margin of 11.6%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
VZ beat the EPS estimate in 6 of its last 7 reports.Pays a dividend ›
The trailing dividend yield is 6.34%, or $2.81 a share a year.
Key statistics
The headline figures for VZ.
As of October 16, 2026, VZ trades at $44.40, with a market value of $184.47B, a P/E ratio of 11.33 and a dividend yield of 6.34%.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of VZ's valuation, growth and risks.
Verizon Communications Inc. exhibits a P/E ratio of 11.33, which is below the sector median of 23.3, suggesting a potentially attractive valuation from a price-to-earnings perspective.
Its price-to-sales ratio stands at 1.33, also below the sector median of 2.5. The company's profit margin is 11.64%, and its return on equity is 15.84%, aligning with the sector median ROE of 15.8%. However, Verizon's revenue growth has been negative at -0.7%, significantly lagging the sector's median revenue growth of 13.9%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.84, which is in line with the sector average. While valuation metrics appear favorable compared to peers, the negative revenue growth and high debt levels warrant caution.
VZ against the Communication Services sector
How VZ compares with the median Communication Services stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: VZ trades at a notable discount to sector peers (-51%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.
Return vs VOX: Since May 5, 2025, VZ has gained 2.0% against a gain of 27.5% for VOX.
Performance against VOX
VZ and the Communication Services sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much VZ sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue grew 2.5% in FY2025 to $138B, from $135B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 12.7% in FY2025, down from 13.3% the year before.
Profitable: VZ earned $17.6B in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did VZ beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: VZ beat the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 7 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 2 of those 6 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026after close | $1.27 | $1.30 | +2.36% | +2.03% | +0.93% |
| Jan 30, 2026after close | $1.06 | $1.09 | +2.83% | +0.20% | +4.02% |
| Oct 29, 2025after close | $1.19 | $1.21 | +1.68% | -3.11% | -1.29% |
| Jul 21, 2025after close | $1.19 | $1.22 | +2.52% | +1.11% | -0.31% |
| Apr 22, 2025after close | $1.15 | $1.19 | +3.48% | -1.13% | -0.56% |
| Jan 24, 2025after close | $1.10 | $1.10 | +0.00% | +2.78% | -0.38% |
| Oct 22, 2024after close | $1.18 | $1.19 | +0.85% | +3.28% | -0.41% |
As of October 16, 2026, VZ has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 6 of its last 7 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 2 of those beats; its latest report, on July 24, 2026, came in 2.36% above the estimate and the stock moved +2.03% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
1/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 40.6, in neutral territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 40.6 is below the 50 midpoint, so sellers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is negative, so the 12-day average is below the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of VZ
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
Verizon Communications Inc. is currently trading below its 50-day SMA ($47.88) and 200-day SMA ($46.60), indicating a bearish trend.
The 14-day RSI is at 40.55, which is in neutral territory, suggesting neither overbought nor oversold conditions. The current price is below all major moving averages. Volume has been below average recently, with the latest volume of 26.3 million compared to an average of 31.1 million. The chart structure suggests continued downward pressure unless a significant catalyst emerges to reverse the trend.
Consistent Earnings Beats ›
Verizon has exceeded EPS estimates in its last four reported quarters, demonstrating operational resilience.
Source: Earnings ReportsWall Street 'Buy' Consensus and Price Target ›
26 analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with a median price target of $51.00, suggesting a potential 14.9% upside.
Source: Wall Street Analysts
Moderate Insider Selling Signal ›
Insiders have sold $17.8 million worth of stock with no reported purchases.
Source: Insider Trading DataBelow Key Moving Averages ›
The stock is trading below its 50-day SMA ($47.88) and 200-day SMA ($46.60), suggesting a bearish technical trend.
Source: Technical Analysis Data
- Consider the moderate insider selling signal, with $17.8 million in sales versus no reported purchases, as a sign of caution.
- The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($47.88 and $46.60), indicating a bearish technical trend that may persist in the short term.
- With a dividend yield of approximately 6.34%, income-focused investors may find the current payout attractive, but should monitor the company's ability to sustain this given its revenue growth and debt levels.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for VZ, from its daily closes.
As of October 16, 2026, with VZ at $44.40, its 14-day RSI is 40.6 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $47.88 and its 200-day is $46.60.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What VZ moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 16, 2026, VZ's 1-year correlation of daily returns is -0.01 with S&P 500 (SPY), -0.13 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), -0.13 with Bitcoin (BTC) and -0.10 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
1/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
11 of 26 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 15 a hold and 0 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $51.00 is 14.9% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
11 of 26 rate it a buy now, against 11 of 26 three months ago.
VZ Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight |
| Jul 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform |
As of October 16, 2026, 26 Wall Street analysts cover VZ: 11 rate it a buy or strong buy, 15 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $44.00 to $62.00, with a median of $51.00, 14.9% above the price of $44.40.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
VZ trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Entry Strategies pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from VZ's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much VZ tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
VZ's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
2/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 2.30% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 40.5%, from December 2020 to October 2023, regained by February 2026.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
71% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $15,019, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
VZ Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 16, 2026, VZ's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -40.5% (December 2020 to October 2023); it regained that peak by February 2026, 28 months after the low, and 71% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into VZ in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: VZ trailed the S&P 500 over this period: $15,019 against $42,525.
A $10,000 investment in VZ in October 2016 would be worth about $15,019 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to VZ, and which have not.
Strongest month, November: an average of +3.45%, up in 7 of 10 years.
Weakest month, October: an average of -0.94%, up in 3 of 9 years.
This month, October: has averaged -0.94%, up in 3 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, VZ's strongest calendar month has been November (average +3.45%, up in 7 of 10 years) and its weakest October (average -0.94%, up in 3 of 9 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in VZ, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in VZ today could grow to about $12,683 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $30,041 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $5,355. The simulation models price only; at today's 6.34% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
VZ Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $48.83 for VZ by 2030 in the base case, from $44.40 today (1.1x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $28.30. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on VZ's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $34.62 | $45.47 | $59.72 | |
| 2028 | $31.66 | $46.56 | $68.47 | |
| 2029 | $29.73 | $47.68 | $76.46 | |
| 2030 | $28.30 | $48.83 | $84.24 | |
| 2031 | $27.18 | $50.00 | $92.00 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of VZ's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
VZ insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Insider buying: No insider bought VZ shares on the open market in the last 18 months. Sales are often planned in advance or cover tax on vesting shares, so they say less than purchases would.
As of October 16, 2026, VZ insiders reported 17 open-market sales worth $17.8M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $50.3K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $51.0K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $52.4K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $56.3K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $55.0K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $55.6K |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $55.1K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 1.1K | $53.5K |
| May 29, 2026 | Samantha Hammock
Officer
|
Sell | 73.1K | $3.5M |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mary-Lee Stillwell
Officer
|
Sell | 8.6K | $428.5K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Samantha Hammock
Officer
|
Grant | 46.7K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Grant | 100.3K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Joseph J. Russo
Officer
|
Grant | 48.7K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Anthony T Skiadas
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 97.3K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mary-Lee Stillwell
Officer
|
Grant | 28.4K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Vandana Venkatesh
Officer
|
Grant | 47.9K | - |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Hans Erik Vestberg
Director
|
Grant | 182.7K | - |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Hans Erik Vestberg
Director
|
Sell | 225.0K | $11.2M |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Samantha Hammock
Officer
|
Grant | 59.7K | - |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Grant | 119.4K | - |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Joseph J. Russo
Officer
|
Grant | 42.4K | - |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Anthony T Skiadas
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 86.1K | - |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Mary-Lee Stillwell
Officer
|
Grant | 7.3K | - |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Vandana Venkatesh
Officer
|
Grant | 52.2K | - |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Hans Erik Vestberg
Director
|
Grant | 303.5K | - |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Joseph J. Russo
Officer
|
Sell | 9.6K | $429.9K |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Hans Erik Vestberg
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 32.3K | - |
| May 23, 2025 | Hans Erik Vestberg
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 18.8K | - |
| May 8, 2025 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 10.0K | $438.1K |
| May 7, 2025 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 9.0K | $396.9K |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 7.5K | $329.1K |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 10.0K | $430.2K |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Kyle Malady
Officer
|
Sell | 5.0K | $212.4K |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
Questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 16, 2026.