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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

Listed on NYSE • Communication Services / Telecommunications Services
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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

Symbol: VZ
CEO: Hans E. Vestberg
Exchange: NYSE
CIK: 0000732712
SEC Filings: View SEC →

Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Price
39.69
Change
0.37
Change %
0.94%
Open
39.33
Previous Close
39.32
High
39.77
Low
39.26
Volume
19,100,853
Market Cap
167,349,927,936
EV/EBITDA
6.76

Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Shares Outstanding
4,216,425,489
FloatShares
4,210,522,493
Float Ratio
99.86%
Shares Short
97,515,795
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
2.31%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
3.97 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.04%
Held Percent Institutions
68.00%

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$7,737,999,872Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
Quick Ratio0.574The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe.
Current Ratio0.739The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity.
Total Debt$175,255,994,368Total 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$50,194,001,920EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations.
Operating Cash Flow$38,455,001,088Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability.
Free Cash Flow$15,382,375,424Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment.
Gross Margin59.42%Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability.
Operating Margin23.93%Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs.
Profit Margin14.43%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 Ratio164.80%Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure.
Total Debt$175,255,994,368Used 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$39.69Latest stock trading price
Price Target (High)$58Analyst highest expected price
Price Target (Low)$43Analyst lowest expected price
Price Target (Average)$47.53Average target price across analysts
Price Target (Median)$47Median of target prices
Average Rating Score2.29Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell)
Consensus RecommendationbuyConsensus rating
Analyst Coverage Count20Number of analysts providing estimates
Cash Holdings$7,737,999,872Total cash held by the company
Cash per Share$1.83Cash value per outstanding share
Total Debt$175,255,994,368Company's total debt
Quick Ratio0.574Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory)
Current Ratio0.739Overall short-term liquidity
Debt/Equity Ratio164.80%Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity
EBITDA$50,194,001,920Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization
Total Revenue$137,491,005,440Total company revenue
Revenue per Share$32.55Total revenue divided by shares outstanding
Gross Profit59.42%Revenue minus cost of goods sold
Return on Assets5.18%Net income / Total assets
Return on Equity19.88%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 Margin59.42%Gross profit / Total revenue
EBITDA Margin36.51%EBITDA / Revenue
Operating Margin23.93%Operating income / Revenue
Profit Margin14.43%Net income / Revenue
Free Cash Flow$15,382,375,424Cash left after capital expenditures
Operating Cash Flow$38,455,001,088Cash from core business operations
CurrencyUSDReported in US dollars
Last Updated2025-11-05Data source from Yahoo