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VZ

Verizon Communications Inc

NYSE: VZ · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES

$47.08
+1.51% today

Updated 2026-04-24

Market cap
$193.87B
P/E ratio
11.42
P/S ratio
1.40x
EPS (TTM)
$4.06
Dividend yield
5.79%
52W range
$37 – $51
Volume
27.1M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D
3.8
Quality
D
7.0
Profitability
B+
6.7
Valuation
B
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.1
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →203 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$51.58
+9.56%
12-Month target
$50.64
+7.56%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$44.72
Margin of safety
-3.71%
3 Strong Buy8 Buy14 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $4.37B — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.11 — distress zone

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$136.84B$133.97B$134.79B$138.19B$138.19B$148.5B
Net income$21.26B$11.61B$17.51B$17.17B$2.34B
EPS$4.06$5.07
Free cash flow$10.40B$18.71B$18.92B$20.13B$4.37B
Profit margin15.53%8.67%12.99%12.43%12.40%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-09VILLANUEVA, RODRIGUEZ ALFONSOBuy77$13.63
2026-04-09VESTBERG, HANS ERIKBuy195$13.63
2026-04-09VENKATESH, VANDANABuy94$13.63

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
VZ$193.87B643.37.06.73.8-3.71%Buy
GOOGL$4.17T708.710.06.08.5+44.35%Strong Buy
GOOG$4.14T698.710.04.78.5+10.67%Strong Buy
META$1.71T727.310.06.77.0+22.94%Strong Buy
NFLX$388.89B728.710.04.07.0-64.51%Strong Buy
TMUS$209.13B604.07.05.34.0-73.10%Buy

Smart narrative

Verizon Communications Inc trades at $47.08. representing a P/E of 11.42x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 64/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.11, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $138.19B. with profit margins at 12.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $44.72.

Frequently asked questions

What is Verizon Communications Inc's stock price?
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) trades at $47.08.
Is Verizon Communications Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 64/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $44.72.
What is the price target of Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)?
The analyst target price is $51.58, representing +9.6% upside from the current price of $47.08.
What is the intrinsic value of Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $44.72, a -3.7% margin of safety versus $47.08.
What is the future stock price of VZ by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Verizon Communications Inc could reach $464.36 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Verizon Communications Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $138.19B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.11 — distress.

Company info

SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryTELECOM SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.40x
ROE17.10%
Beta0.27
50D MA$49.07
200D MA$43.67
Shares out4.18B
Float4.21B
Short ratio
Avg volume27.1M

Performance

1 week-0.13%
1 month-7.81%
3 months+17.06%
YTD+13.87%
1 year
3 years
5 years