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

Last close, 11 Aug 2026
$47
+0.51% on the day

The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Verizon Communications, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $51 — +7.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$195.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
56 / 100
Median analyst target
$51
Analysts covering
26
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.8%
1M
+12.2%
YTD
+21.8%
1Y
+16.8%
From 52W high
−5.1%
From 52W low
+29.2%
$37
$50
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 10 Aug 2026
56 / 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
89
Quality
73
Momentum
70
Accruals
62
Revisions
60
Value
56
Issuance
50
Growth
40
Size
1

Volatility (89): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (40): 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.

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
$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VZHigh $71Median $51Low $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.

What Wall Street says26 analysts
11 Buy15 Hold0 Sell
Low $44Median $51High $71

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.9% 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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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
+1.2%
Analysts raising
10
Analysts cutting
2
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
12.0×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.6×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−0.7%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−23.3%

Higher than 18% 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 76% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.0%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.1%

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.

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.$195.5B
56
TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.$199.3B
62
TAT&T, Inc.$167.1B
78
CMCSAComcast Corp.$91.8B
74
ECHOEchoStar Corp.$25.7B
58
CHTRCharter Communications, Inc.$21.1B
42
TIGOMillicom International Cellular SA$16.1B
71

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

Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect communities from network vandalism

GlobeNewsWire · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Verizon announced a $25,000 reward program offering compensation for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for vandalism that has disrupted wireless and wireline services for thousands of its customers.

Why it matters — The program signals Verizon's effort to address network vandalism that has disconnected customers and highlights service reliability as a company focus for investors.

As CPI Report Expectations Darken, Look to Value ETF Opportunities

ETF Trends · 11 Aug 2026neutral

The article notes that the upcoming July CPI report is generating market uncertainty over persistent inflation, and suggests investors consider value-oriented ETF opportunities as a possible approach in this environment. The piece focuses on broader market strategy rather than any single company.

Why it matters — A VZ watcher would care because inflation data shaping the market could influence sentiment toward value-style holdings, a category in which Verizon is often grouped.

Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Verizon Communications (VZ) as a top momentum stock for the long term based on its Style Scores system, which helps investors find top-rated stocks by investing style.

Why it matters — A positive mention from Zacks' Style Scores could draw attention to VZ from momentum-focused investors looking for long-term holdings.

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 284: $28,400 Allocated, $3,219.84 In Projected Dividends

Seeking Alpha · 10 Aug 2026neutral

A Seeking Alpha article reports on the Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, which has achieved a 46.73% ROI with $3,219.84 in forward annualized dividend income and a 7.81% yield. Recent additions include Starwood Property Trust and FS KKR Capital Corp, both offering double-digit yields.

Why it matters — For Verizon watchers, this provides context on the broader dividend-investing landscape, though it does not specifically address Verizon's stock or dividend outlook.

Verizon Communications Remains A Top Tier Telecom Play

Seeking Alpha · 10 Aug 2026positive

Verizon is highlighted as a 'strong buy' despite recent underperformance and a slight revenue decline. The company is shifting focus from equipment sales to reducing churn and expanding broadband, with fiber connections up 43.3% and a $1B+ deal with Alphabet.

Why it matters — A Verizon watcher would note the company's strategic pivot toward broadband growth and lower churn, along with the large Alphabet deal, as factors positioning it against telecom peers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VZ stock

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

The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Verizon Communications, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $51, 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 26 analysts covering Verizon Communications, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 15 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Verizon Communications, Inc. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VZ?

As at 10 Aug 2026, Verizon Communications, Inc. ranks 56 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 (89 of 100).

Will VZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 26 analysts implies +7.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Verizon Communications, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 10 Aug 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 +16.8% over the 12 months to 11 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Verizon Communications, Inc. do?

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

What is the latest news on VZ?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 11 Aug 2026): "Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect communities from network vandalism". Verizon announced a $25,000 reward program offering compensation for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for vandalism that has disrupted wireless and wireline services for thousands of its customers.

Company

About Verizon Communications, Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc. is a telecommunications holding company that provides wireless and wireline communications, broadband, and related digital services to consumers, businesses, and government customers. Verizon Communications Inc. serves the consumer market with mobile connectivity, home internet, and device offerings, while its business operations include enterprise networking, security, managed services, conferencing, data services, and internet of things connectivity. The company also supports fiber-optic broadband and fixed wireless access solutions, making it a central provider of network infrastructure and communication services across the U.S. Verizon Communications Inc. is headquartered in New York and operates as a major participant in the communications services sector, where its products and services help connect households, organizations, and critical digital operations.

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