Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Overview
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-enabled internet devices, such as tablets, and other wireless-enabled connected devices comprising smart watches. It also provides residential fixed connectivity solutions, such as internet, video, and voice services; and sells network access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment provides network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud connectivity, virtual and software defined networking, and internet access services; and internet protocol-based voice and video services, unified communications and collaboration tools, and customer contact center solutions. This segment also offers a suite of management and data security services; domestic and global voice and data solutions, such as voice calling, messaging services, conferencing, contact center solutions, and private line and data access networks; customer premises equipment; installation, maintenance, and site services; and Internet of Things products and services. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. 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.
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Key Information
Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date | 2026-01-27 |
| Earnings Call | 2025-10-21 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 1.0764 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 1.0395 |
| High EPS Estimate | 1.12 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 36,097,447,420 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 35,322,000,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 36,445,543,000 |
VZ Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $7,737,999,872 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 0.574 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 0.739 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $175,255,994,368 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
VZ Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $50,194,001,920 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $38,455,001,088 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $15,382,375,424 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 59.42% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 23.93% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 14.43% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
VZ Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 164.80% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $175,255,994,368 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
VZ Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.50% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 50.00% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for VZ (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $39.69 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $58 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $43 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $47.53 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $47 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 2.29 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | buy | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 20 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $7,737,999,872 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $1.83 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $175,255,994,368 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 0.574 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 0.739 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 164.80% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $50,194,001,920 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $137,491,005,440 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $32.55 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 59.42% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 5.18% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 19.88% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 50.00% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.50% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 59.42% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 36.51% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 23.93% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 14.43% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $15,382,375,424 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $38,455,001,088 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |