Market Data
Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. is a global telecommunications leader, primarily serving consumers and businesses through two distinct operating segments. The company's core value proposition lies in its comprehensive suite of communication services, spanning both wireless and wireline networks. Within the Consumer segment, Verizon provides wireless services under its own brand and through TracFone, along with fixed wireless broadband and related devices. The Business segment offers a wide array of communication solutions, including data, video, and networking services, tailored for corporate clients and government entities. Verizon's competitive advantage stems from its extensive network infrastructure, covering the United States and international markets, enabling it to deliver a diverse range of technology and information services.
VZ is currently trading at $46.63, giving Verizon Communications Inc. a market cap of 196.33B and a P/E ratio of 11.4. Today's range spans $46.58–$46.70, with shares opening at $46.60 and moving up $0.02 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.
Over the past year VZ has traded between $38.39 and $51.68 - the current price is +21.5% off the 52-week low and -9.8% from the high. 36 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $51.58 (range $44.00–$71.00), implying upside of +10.6%.
It's a pause for VZ: technical score 36/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral (47/100), price $46.63 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 11.4) At 196.33B in Communication Services market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $38.39–$51.68. The consolidation is the story for now.
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $1.21 | - | - |
| Q4'25 | $1.09 | $1.09 | +0.4% |
| Q3'25 | $1.19 | $1.21 | +1.5% |
| Q2'25 | $1.19 | $1.22 | +2.6% |
| Q1'25 | $1.15 | $1.19 | +3.7% |
| Q4'24 | $1.10 | $1.10 | +0.3% |
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $34.9B | - | - |
| Q4'25 | $37.1B | $36.4B | -2.0% |
| Q3'25 | - | $33.8B | - |
| Q2'25 | - | $34.5B | - |
| Q1'25 | - | $33.5B | - |
| Q4'24 | - | $35.7B | - |
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