VZ
Verizon
$45.36
▼ 0.0%Updated Today 6:01 PM ET
▲ Up 8.9% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$195.12B
P/E
11x
Forward P/E (est.)
11.29x
ROE
16.7%
Revenue Growth
2.9%
EPS Growth
-2.5%
Profit Margin
12.5%
FCF Yield
19.7%
Debt / Equity
1.51x
ROIC
25.0%
Interest Coverage
5.3x
Current Ratio
0.64x
Dividend Yield
5.9%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
49/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what VZ's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. VZ trades near $45.36, around its 50-day average ($46.94) and 200-day average ($44.44). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 37 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. VZ's is $1.25 (~2.8% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month VZ found buyers near $44.30 (support) and sellers near $48.96 (resistance); its 52-week range is $38.39–$51.68. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 2.6× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Verizon (VZ) is a large-cap company in the Integrated Telecommunication Services industry, part of the Communication Services sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $195.12B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $138.19B in revenue and $17.17B in net profit.
Our model rates VZ Neutral (49/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
0.8%
Revenue moved from $133.61B in 2021 to $138.19B in 2025, a 0.8% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (2.9%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.
Gross Margin
58.9%
Operating Margin
21.2%
Net Margin
12.4%
ROE
16.7%
Verizon keeps about 12.5% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 58.9% gross margin and 21.2% operating margin. Return on equity is 16.7% and return on invested capital about 25.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.
Total Debt
$93.14B
Net Debt
$84.78B
Net Debt / EBITDA
2.9x
Debt / Equity
1.51x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.5x, and operating profit covers interest about 5.3x, with a current ratio of 0.6x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $93.14B of total debt against $8.37B of cash.
Operating CF
$37.14B
Free Cash Flow
$37.14B
FCF Margin
26.9%
In the latest year Verizon produced about $37.14B of operating cash flow and $37.14B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 19.7% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
11x
P/S
1.42x
P/B
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
5.97x
VZ trades at 11.0x trailing earnings (about 11.3x on estimated forward earnings), 1.4x sales, and 1.6x book value. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How VZ stacks up against its Communication Services peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Communication Services sector (23 S&P 500 companies), VZ ranks #12 of 23 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (11x P/E vs. 17.4x median) with a higher return on equity (16.7% vs. 14.9%) and slower revenue growth (2.9% vs. 2.9%).
P/E vs sector
11x
median 17.4x
ROE vs sector
16.7%
median 14.9%
Growth vs sector
2.9%
median 2.9%
Sector rank
#12
of 23 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Communication Services companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 23 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$32.23 – $50.64
vs. $45.36 today · expected CAGR -7% – 2%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $142.34B | $146.61B | $151.01B | $155.54B | $160.20B |
| Net income | $17.08B | $17.59B | $18.12B | $18.66B | $19.22B |
| EPS | $4.09 | $4.21 | $4.34 | $4.47 | $4.60 |
| Share price (low) | $28.63 | $29.49 | $30.38 | $31.29 | $32.23 |
| Share price (high) | $45.00 | $46.35 | $47.74 | $49.17 | $50.64 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -37% / -1% | -19% / 1% | -13% / 2% | -9% / 2% | -7% / 2% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for VZ:
- Strong return on equity (16.7%) shows capital is put to work well.
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~19.7%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- Pays a 5.9% dividend on top of any price gains.
The case against VZ:
- Revenue growth is slow (2.9%), limiting the upside engine.
- Elevated leverage (debt/equity 1.5x) adds financial risk.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.5x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Growth risk — sluggish revenue (2.9%) leaves little margin for execution missteps.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Verizon is a large-cap communication services business growing at a mature pace, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 11.0x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (49/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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