Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Stock Price & Analysis
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) rose 5.84% to USD 46.38 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
VZ last closed at USD 43.82; the session ranged USD 43.77–46.44 on volume of 40,609,009 shares. Market capitalization is $193.66B, with a 52-week range of USD 38.39–51.68 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 46.38 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.84% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 43.82 |
| Open | USD 44.08 |
| Day Range | USD 43.77 – 46.44 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 38.39 – 51.68 |
| Volume | 40,609,009 shares |
| Market Cap | $193.66B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VZ)
Nexqual's technical model rates VZ "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.96 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 45.46) |
| MACD | -0.22 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VZ)
Wall Street analysts rate VZ "Buy" based on 23 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 51.12 (range USD 43–71), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 23 |
| Mean Target | USD 51.12 |
| High Target | USD 71 |
| Low Target | USD 43 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 15 / 0 |
Earnings (VZ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-24 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.29 |
| Revenue Estimate | $34.91B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.3 vs est 1.27 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.28 vs est 1.21 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.09 vs est 1.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.21 vs est 1.19 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VZ)
| Total Revenue | $139.15B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +2.90% |
| Gross Margin | +58.91% |
| Operating Margin | +25.19% |
| Profit Margin | +12.46% |
| ROE | +17.20% |
| Debt / Equity | 192.05 |
| Current Ratio | 0.64 |
| Total Cash | $8.40B |
| Total Debt | $200.92B |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.61B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VZ)
Nexqual rates Verizon Communications Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 59%, operating 25% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $8.40B cash vs $200.9B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $19.6B, 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 17%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (VZ)
| Insider Ownership | +0.04% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +70.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 4.18B |
| Float | 4.17B |
| Short % of Float | +2.28% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc is led by Daniel H. Schulman (age 67), Director & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Director & CEO | Daniel H. Schulman (age 67) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Anthony T. Skiadas (age 56) |
| CTO & Senior VP of Strategy and Technology Enablement | Santiago Tenorio |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | Colleen Ostrowski (age 51) |
| Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer | Leslie Berland |
Major Backers & Investors (VZ)
Notable institutional backers of Verizon Communications Inc include Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.7% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.77% |
| Charles Schwab | 1.77% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 1.49% |
| Fidelity | 1.29% |
| GQG Partners LLC | 1.09% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 15.34% |
| BlackRock | 10.14% |
| State Street | 6.36% |
| Geode Capital | 2.54% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Verizon Communications Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming 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, smartwatches, 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.