Verizon Communications Inc

Verizon is a telecom powerhouse known for its high-quality communications services and exceptional value. The big red giant is known to have one of the most reliable wireless networks in the country, particularly outside of major metro areas. Its compelling high dividend is also another great reason to love owning VZ in your portfolio.

$44.92
(as of Apr 2, 11:46 AM EST)

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Ticker Information for Verizon Communications Inc

Stock Price
$44.92
Ticker Symbol
VZ
Exchange
NYSE

Industry Information for Verizon Communications Inc

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services

Company Description for Verizon Communications Inc

Country
USA
Full Time Employees
99,600

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.

Fundamentals for Verizon Communications Inc

Market Capitalization
$188,341,993,472
EBITDA
$48,790,999,040
Dividends per Share
$2.69
P/E Ratio
10.81
Forward P/E Ratio
9.56
Earnings per Share
$4.14
Earnings per Share Estimate Next Year
Profit Margin
12.99%
Shares Outstanding
4,209,700,096
Percent Owned by Insiders
0.05%
Percent Owned by Institutions
66.06%
52-Week High
52-Week Low

Technical Indicators for Verizon Communications Inc

50-Day Moving Average
200-Day Moving Average
RSI
63.26
0.92

Analyst Ratings for Verizon Communications Inc

Strong Buy
6
Buy
6
Hold
14
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0

News About Verizon Communications Inc

Apr 2, 2025, 11:01 AM EST
The market (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) outlook is uncertain, with a potentially rough earnings season ahead due to factors like tariffs, slower consumer spending, and business uncertainty. See more.
Apr 2, 2025, 8:00 AM EST
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Apr 1, 2025, 5:45 PM EST
Verizon Communications (VZ) closed the latest trading day at $45.38, indicating a +0.04% change from the previous session's end. See more.
Apr 1, 2025, 10:17 AM EST
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