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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/verizon-vz/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/verizon-vz/data.json",
 "title": "Verizon (VZ) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock: Communication Services, Telecom Services. $193.9B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)",
 "published": "2026-06-22T09:13:04+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-29T04:31:14.753+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-29T17:18:35.126Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "VZ",
  "name": "Verizon Communications Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Communication Services",
  "industry": "Telecom Services",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.verizon.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 46.68,
  "previousClose": 47.08,
  "change": -0.4,
  "changePercent": -0.85,
  "open": 47.040001,
  "high": 47.099998,
  "low": 46.43,
  "volume": 16722400,
  "averageVolume": 24204390,
  "marketCap": 193944906429,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 51.68,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 38.39,
  "marketOpen": true,
  "asOf": "2026-09-29T04:31:14.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 12.100261,
  "eps": 3.84,
  "dividendYield": 0.06066838006609854,
  "beta": 0.24,
  "priceToSales": 1.3899107,
  "priceToBook": 1.8577083,
  "revenueTtm": 138894999552,
  "grossMargin": 0.6180188596619274,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.15842
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 29.12,
  "macd": -0.48,
  "sma50": 48.15,
  "sma200": 46.3,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 59,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 46.68,
  "analystTarget": 51,
  "analystCount": 26,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-29T04:31:14.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 46.68,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 1.29,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 46.21,
  "aggressiveEntry": 46.68,
  "stopLoss": 44.69,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.3,
  "targets": [
   47.6,
   48.52,
   49.91
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 36.58,
    "base": 47.86,
    "upside90th": 62.62
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 33.55,
    "base": 49.07,
    "upside90th": 71.77
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 31.58,
    "base": 50.31,
    "upside90th": 80.15
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 30.12,
    "base": 51.58,
    "upside90th": 88.32
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 28.99,
    "base": 52.88,
    "upside90th": 96.48
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 28.06,
    "base": 54.22,
    "upside90th": 104.76
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 27.29,
    "base": 55.59,
    "upside90th": 113.23
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 26.64,
    "base": 56.99,
    "upside90th": 121.93
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 26.08,
    "base": 58.43,
    "upside90th": 130.92
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 25.6,
    "base": 59.91,
    "upside90th": 140.21
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "VZ Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$47.04",
    "Day Range": "$46.43 to $47.10",
    "Prev Close": "$47.08",
    "Volume": "16.72M",
    "52-Week Range": "$38.39 to $51.68",
    "Market Cap": "$193.94B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a notable discount to sector peers (-49%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "VZ Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 5 quarters, VZ beat estimates 5 times. The stock rose 4 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "VZ Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Verizon Communications Inc. is trading below its 50-day and 20-day moving averages, with the 50-day SMA at $48.15 and the 20-day EMA at $48.38, indicating short-term bearish momentum. The stock is currently trading above its 200-day SMA of $46.30, suggesting that the longer-term trend remains intact, but the proximity to this level highlights a key support area. The RSI is in oversold territory at 29.12, which could signal a potential reversal or a period of consolidation. The MACD is slightly negative at -0.48, further reinforcing the current lack of strong bullish momentum. Volume has been below average recently, suggesting a lack of conviction from traders.",
    "Verizon has consistently beaten analyst EPS estimates in recent quarters, including a 2.36% beat in the quarter to June 2026, indicating operational efficiency.",
    "Insiders have sold a total of $17.7 million in stock across 31 transactions, with no reported purchases, indicating a degree of caution from management.",
    "The stock is currently trading just above its 200-day moving average of $46.30, a key technical level that may act as support.",
    "The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 29.12, indicating that the stock is in oversold territory and may be due for a short-term price rebound.",
    "Verizon Communications Inc. is expected to maintain its current trading range in the near term, with a base case scenario suggesting a modest increase towards its median analyst price target of $51. The stock's oversold RSI and its position above the 200-day moving average provide some support, while the consistent earnings beats indicate operational resilience. However, significant upside catalysts appear limited, as reflected by the 'Hold' consensus and the moderate insider selling. Potential headwinds include the company's high leverage and the slightly negative revenue growth trend. A move above the 50-day moving average at $48.15 would be a positive technical signal, while a breach below the 200-day SMA at $46.30 could signal further downside."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Consider the moderate insider selling of $17.7 million as a signal of caution from management, despite the stock trading near its 200-day moving average.",
     "The oversold RSI reading of 29.12 suggests a potential for a short-term bounce, but confirmation from price action above key moving averages is needed.",
     "With a dividend yield of approximately 5.99%, Verizon may appeal to income-focused investors, but the company's leverage and modest growth prospects should be weighed against this."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Consistent EPS Beats",
     "text": "Verizon has consistently beaten analyst EPS estimates in recent quarters, including a 2.36% beat in the quarter to June 2026, indicating operational efficiency.",
     "source": "Earnings Reports"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Moderate Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold a total of $17.7 million in stock across 31 transactions, with no reported purchases, indicating a degree of caution from management.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Trading Near 200-Day SMA",
     "text": "The stock is currently trading just above its 200-day moving average of $46.30, a key technical level that may act as support.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Oversold RSI Conditions",
     "text": "The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 29.12, indicating that the stock is in oversold territory and may be due for a short-term price rebound.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Verizon Communications Inc. presents a mixed fundamental picture, with a P/E ratio of 12.10 that is significantly lower than the sector median of 23.9, indicating a potentially attractive valuation. Its profit margin stands at a healthy 11.64%, and operating margins are strong at 23.00%, demonstrating efficient operations. However, the company has experienced a slight revenue contraction of -0.7%. The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, which is higher than the sector average, suggesting a notable level of financial leverage. While the company's profitability metrics are strong, the negative revenue growth and elevated debt levels warrant caution. The current valuation does not appear stretched, but the growth outlook is modest.",
    "Verizon Communications Inc. has demonstrated consistent, albeit small, positive earnings surprises in recent quarters. For the quarter ending June 2026, EPS actual was $1.30 against an estimate of $1.27, a 2.36% beat, leading to a 2.03% price increase. Prior to this, the March 2026 quarter also saw a positive surprise of 5.79%. This pattern of beating estimates suggests operational discipline, though the revenue growth remains slightly negative.",
    "A primary risk for Verizon Communications Inc. is its elevated debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, which is higher than the sector average, potentially limiting financial flexibility. Additionally, the moderate insider selling signal, with $17.7 million in sales versus no reported purchases, suggests a degree of caution among management regarding the stock's near-term prospects. The stock's current trading position below its short-term moving averages and the presence of a 'Hold' consensus from Wall Street also point to a neutral to slightly cautious outlook."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "193.94B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "12.10"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "3.84"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "5.99%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "51.68"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "38.39"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($48.15) above the 200-day SMA ($46.30), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 29.1 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "29.12"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-0.48"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "48.15"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "46.30"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.00",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "-0.13",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "-0.11",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "-0.09"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "VZ Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (29.1) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$47.60",
    "TARGET 2": "$48.52",
    "TARGET 3": "$49.91",
    "STOP LOSS": "$44.69"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+0.14%",
    "Average Feb return": "-0.16%",
    "Average Mar return": "+0.49%",
    "Average Apr return": "-2.20%",
    "Average May return": "+0.28%",
    "Average Jun return": "-0.89%",
    "Average Jul return": "-0.09%",
    "Average Aug return": "+1.35%",
    "Average Sep return": "-0.58%",
    "Average Oct return": "-1.99%",
    "Average Nov return": "+4.20%",
    "Average Dec return": "+0.24%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "1.29%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in VZ in September 2016 would be worth about $8,956 today, compared with about $35,663 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in VZ today could grow to about $12,834 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $30,037 and a bear case around $5,484. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "VZ Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $51.58 for VZ by 2030 in the base case, from $46.68 today (1.1x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $30.12. 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.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using VZ's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "VZ simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$36.58",
        "$47.86",
        "$62.62"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$33.55",
        "$49.07",
        "$71.77"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$31.58",
        "$50.31",
        "$80.15"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$30.12",
        "$51.58",
        "$88.32"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$28.99",
        "$52.88",
        "$96.48"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$28.06",
        "$54.22",
        "$105"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$27.29",
        "$55.59",
        "$113"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$26.64",
        "$56.99",
        "$122"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$26.08",
        "$58.43",
        "$131"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$25.60",
        "$59.91",
        "$140"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
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  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "VZ Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$17.7M",
    "Insiders": "7",
    "Avg Transaction": "$1.2M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in VZ",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Feb 26, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "MCADAM LOWELL C Director",
        "Sell",
        "286.0K",
        "$16.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 24, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "VESTBERG HANS ERIK Director",
        "Sell",
        "225.0K",
        "$11.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 29, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "HAMMOCK SAMANTHA Officer",
        "Sell",
        "73.1K",
        "$3.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 10, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "GOWRAPPAN KUMARA GURU Officer",
        "Sell",
        "43.2K",
        "$2.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 3, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "ERWIN TAMI A Officer",
        "Sell",
        "35.0K",
        "$2.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 27, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "WALDEN MARNI M Officer",
        "Sell",
        "32.3K",
        "$1.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Apr 26, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "ERWIN TAMI A Officer",
        "Sell",
        "23.6K",
        "$1.2M"
       ]
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      {
       "label": "Aug 29, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "ERWIN TAMI A Officer",
        "Sell",
        "17.0K",
        "$981.8K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 22, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "MALADY KYLE Officer",
        "Sell",
        "24.0K",
        "$979.2K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 30, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "SILLIMAN CRAIG L Officer",
        "Sell",
        "23.4K",
        "$888.4K"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Verizon+Communications+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Verizon's current stock price and consensus rating?",
   "answer": "Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is currently trading at $46.68. The consensus rating among Wall Street analysts is 'Hold', with a consensus score of 59 out of 100."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Verizon's valuation attractive compared to its peers?",
   "answer": "Verizon's P/E ratio of 12.10 is notably lower than the sector median of 23.9, suggesting its valuation may be attractive relative to its peers in the Communication Services sector."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical indicators for Verizon stock?",
   "answer": "Verizon's RSI is currently 29.12, indicating oversold conditions. The stock is trading below its 50-day and 20-day moving averages but above its 200-day moving average, suggesting a mixed technical picture with short-term weakness but a stable long-term trend."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the outlook for Verizon's earnings and revenue?",
   "answer": "Verizon has shown a pattern of beating analyst EPS estimates in recent quarters. For the current quarter, analysts expect EPS of $1.28 and revenue of $34.89 billion, with projected year-over-year revenue growth of 3.00%."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the main risks facing Verizon Communications Inc.?",
   "answer": "Key risks include a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, moderate insider selling totaling $17.7 million, and a neutral 'Hold' consensus from Wall Street analysts, indicating limited near-term upside potential."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Verizon's stock forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Verizon's stock forecast for 2030 includes a base case price of $51.58, a downside price of $30.12, and an upside price of $88.32. These are simulation outcomes, not guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Verizon's profitability compare to the sector?",
   "answer": "Verizon's profit margin of 11.64% and operating margin of 23.00% are strong, and its Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.84% is slightly above the sector median of 15.6%, indicating solid operational efficiency."
  }
 ],
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