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Verizon Communications (VZ)

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$42.91 USD

42.91
548,720

-0.04 (-0.09%)

Updated Aug 5, 2025 09:54 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

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:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

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:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

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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Top 41% (100 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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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Linde, Verizon Communications and AT&T

Linde, Verizon Communications and AT&T are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Top Stock Reports for Linde, Verizon Communications & AT&T

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Linde plc (LIN), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and AT&T Inc. (T).

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Verizon Networks Powers Advance Public Safety Tech: Stock to Gain?

Knightscope is set to deploy VZ's network solutions to support its autonomous security technology in public safety applications.

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AT&T Surges 33% YTD: Reason to Include T Stock in Your Portfolio?

T appears to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a Trending Stock

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Verizon (VZ) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Verizon Wins Defense Order Extension Contract: Will the Stock Benefit?

VZ secures a contract extension from the U.S. Department of Defense to build a point-to-point connection within Southwest Asia.

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Verizon Enhances Mass Transit in Portland: Will the Stock Gain?

VZ appears to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.

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Is Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Smart Beta ETF report for DJD

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Synchronoss Set to Report Q3 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

SNCR's third-quarter 2024 results are likely to benefit from strong demand for its personal cloud solutions and rich partner base.

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Itron Boosts Intelligent Connectivity Solutions With Verizon's eSIM Tech

ITRI expands its Intelligent Connectivity suite by integrating Verizon's eSIM Technology to enhance connectivity for utility customers.

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Assessing What Q3 Earnings Means for Telecom ETFs

Look at how Telecom ETFs are performing after Q3 earnings.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Verizon (VZ) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Should Invesco Large Cap Value ETF (PWV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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How to Boost Your Portfolio with Top Computer and Technology Stocks Set to Beat Earnings

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Company News for Oct 23, 2024

Companies in The News Are: AGNC, PM, CADE, VZ

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Week Opens With Markets on a Pullback Mode

Week Opens With Markets on a Pullback Mode.

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Stock Markets Taper on High Valuations, Upcoming Election

In two weeks we potentially could see a number of prominent news items which could change the trajectory of stock market enthusiasm.

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Verizon (VZ) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Although the revenue and EPS for Verizon (VZ) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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VZ Beats on Q3 Earnings, Revenues Miss Despite Wireless Traction

Healthy wireless traction helped Verizon to beat third-quarter 2024 earnings estimate.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates

Verizon (VZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.85% and 0.60%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Investors Book Some Profits to Start a New Trading Week

Tech stocks led the way Monday, as the Nasdaq finished in the green while the others slipped into the red.

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Will the Divestiture of Spectrum Assets Propel USM's Stock Growth?

Divestiture of spectrum holdings will improve U.S. Cellular's liquidity position, reduce debt burden and propel investment in growth initiatives.