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VZ Stock Forecast: Verizon Communications, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$48
−0.50% on the day

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Verizon Communications, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $52 — +7.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$199.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
55 / 100
Median analyst target
$52
Analysts covering
25
Revenue$34.3B−0.7% y/y
Operating income$7.2B
Net income$3.9B
Free cash flow$5.4B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.0%
1M
−0.9%
YTD
+23.9%
1Y
+17.5%
From 52W high
−6.5%
From 52W low
+31.4%
$37
$51
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VZ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Verizon Communications, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
55 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Momentum
74
Quality
69
Accruals
63
Revisions
59
Value
51
Issuance
50
Growth
41
Size
1

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (41): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (1): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VZ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VZ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VZHigh $71Median $52Low $44

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says25 analysts
9 Buy16 Hold0 Sell
Low $44Median $52High $71

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$45 → $46
27 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$50 → $52
27 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$46 → $47
27 July 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform$52 → $53
27 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$54 → $56
27 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$43 → $47
20 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$48 → $46
15 July 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
15 July 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform$55 → $52
14 July 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral—
14 July 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral$46 → $44
8 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$47 → $45
8 July 2026Wells FargoInitiatesEqual-Weight—
8 July 2026Wells FargoInitiatesEqual-Weight$43
12 June 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesHold—
30 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
28 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
31 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

VZ vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Verizon Communications, Inc. returned +17.5% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VZ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VZS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

VZ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.8%
Analysts raising
22
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.5×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.7×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−0.7%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−23.3%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Gross margin
61.8%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.0%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
11.6%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.8%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.0%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.9%

Higher than 85% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Verizon Communications, Inc. has a market value of $199.8B and an enterprise value of $392.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $138.9B. The latest quarter shrank 0.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $16.6B, a 12.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.84.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $20.2B, after $17.3B of capital spending.

  • Verizon Communications, Inc. spent $11.6B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 4.2B.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.5×; forward P/E: 9.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.89%, paying out 73% of earnings.

  • Verizon Communications, Inc. employs 97,600 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VZ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTelecom Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VZVerizon Communications, Inc.$199.8B
55
TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.$188.1B
51
TAT&T, Inc.$176.5B
72
CMCSAComcast Corp.$82.9B
70
ECHOEchoStar Corp.$26.9B
58
CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.$22.4B
40
TIGOMillicom International Cellular SA$15.8B
83

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Verizon Communications, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VZ news & analysis

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid

The Motley Fool · 18 Sept 2026neutral

The article discusses high-yield dividend stocks, highlighting Pfizer's financial challenges and Energy Transfer's benefit from AI-driven natural gas demand. Verizon is not among the stocks examined in the piece.

Why it matters — A Verizon watcher would find the article relevant because it offers perspective on broader dividend-yield and energy/AI-driven demand trends that could inform how similar high-yield companies are being evaluated.

Is Verizon the Year's Best Telecom Stock?

The Motley Fool · 18 Sept 2026positive

Verizon's new CEO, Dan Schulman, has led the company's turnaround since taking the helm in October. The telecom acquired Frontier Communications in early January, which expanded Verizon's fiber broadband footprint.

Why it matters — A VZ watcher would care because the new leadership and the Frontier acquisition signal strategic moves that could shape Verizon's broadband reach and competitive positioning.

Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026negative

Verizon Communications (VZ) closed a recent trading session at $48.33, representing a -2.87% decline from its prior day's close, even as the broader market moved higher. The article examines what investors should know about the stock's decline.

Why it matters — VZ watchers would care because the stock fell nearly 3% in a single session despite an overall market uptick, a notable divergence that may reflect company-specific factors.

Siyata PTT and Verizon to Launch SD7 Ultra 5G Push-to-Talk Handset

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Siyata PTT announced it will launch its SD7 Ultra 5G Push-to-Talk handset with Verizon, expanding the companies' longstanding relationship in mission-critical communications. The rugged, radio-style device gives frontline users a dedicated Push-to-Talk experience without relying on a traditional smartphone.

Why it matters — A VZ watcher would care because the launch broadens Verizon's offering in the mission-critical communications segment with a new 5G-capable device for frontline users.

Boomers Are Piling Into These 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks, and None Are Yield Traps

24/7 Wall Street · 17 Sept 2026positive

The article reports that Baby Boomers seeking income are moving into high-yield dividend stocks, and it highlights five such stocks it says are not yield traps. It notes that investors have learned that unusually high yields can often signal a struggling business.

Why it matters — A VZ watcher would care because the piece identifies high-yield dividend stocks perceived as safe income plays, which could reflect positively on Verizon as a dividend stock within this context.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VZ stock

What is the VZ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Verizon Communications, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $52, with estimates ranging from $44 to $71. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VZ stock a buy right now?

Of the 25 analysts covering Verizon Communications, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 16 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Verizon Communications, Inc. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VZ?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Verizon Communications, Inc. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).

Will VZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +7.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Verizon Communications, Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VZ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Verizon Communications, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $44 to $71 over the next 12 months.

How has VZ stock performed over the past year?

Verizon Communications, Inc. returned +17.5% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Verizon Communications, Inc. do?

Verizon Communications Inc. is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, broadband, wireline, and digital connectivity services to consumers, businesses, and government customers.

What is the latest news on VZ?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 18 Sept 2026): "2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid". The article discusses high-yield dividend stocks, highlighting Pfizer's financial challenges and Energy Transfer's benefit from AI-driven natural gas demand. Verizon is not among the stocks examined in the piece.

Company

About Verizon Communications, Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc. is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, broadband, wireline, and digital connectivity services to consumers, businesses, and government customers. Its offerings include mobile voice and data plans, fixed wireless access, fiber broadband, enterprise networking, cloud-connected solutions, security services, and managed network support. Verizon also serves large organizations and public sector clients with communications infrastructure designed for reliable connectivity and business operations. The company plays a central role in U.S. telecom markets through its national wireless network and its mix of consumer and business services, making it a major provider of everyday connectivity and enterprise communications.

CEO Mr. Daniel H. Schulman · 97,600 employees · United States · https://www.verizon.com