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Verizon Communications (VZ)

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$42.84 USD

42.84
1,635,653

-0.04 (-0.09%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 10:10 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value C Growth C Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 37% (155 out of 246)

Industry: Wireless National

Zacks News

Verizon Communications Inc. was formed through the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE Corp. The company offers communication services in the form of local phone service, long distance, wireless and data services. In Jan 2006, Verizon completed its merger with MCI Corporation, a leader in long distance and data networking. With the acquisition of Alltel Wireless Corp. in early 2009, Verizon has surpassed AT&T Inc. as the largest wireless carrier in the North America, serving millions of customers nationwide. With the ramp-up of 5G service across the country, Verizon is likely to retain its lead in promulgating 5G mobile networks nationwide by using virtualized machines, advanced levels of operational automation and adaptability. Effective second-quarter 2019, the company has reorganized its operating segments under its new operating structure dubbed Verizon 2.0.

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Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Verizon (VZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +3.39% and +2.76%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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VZ Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates on Solid Wireless Traction

VZ beats Q2 estimates with $34.5B in revenue and wireless service growth; fixed wireless subscribers top 5.1M.

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Verizon (VZ) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold VZ Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

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Verizon or Charter: Which Telecom Stock is the Smarter Investment?

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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

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These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

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