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Verizon Communications (VZ)

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$42.90 USD

42.90
6,016,923

+0.02 (0.05%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 02:02 PM 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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Why Is Verizon (VZ) Up 2.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

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

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Investors Heavily Search Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Here is What You Need to Know

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Verizon Communications, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Canadian Pacific and Nova LifeStyle

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Top Research Reports for Verizon Communications, Bristol-Myers Squibb & Canadian Pacific

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP), as well a micro-cap stock Nova LifeStyle, Inc. (NVFY).

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Verizon Gains 11% in 3 Months: Should You Invest in VZ Stock Now?

Despite a customer-centric business model, 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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T-Mobile Surges 53.5% in a Year: Reason to Buy the Stock?

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AT&T Surges 24% in 6 Months: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

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Are You a Value Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be the Perfect Pick

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AT&T vs. Verizon: Which Telecom Stock is a Better Buy Right Now?

T is benefiting from solid demand for its postpaid services, while with a healthy cash flow and network expansion, VZ is strengthening its foothold in the market.

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Should You Add LUMN Stock to Your Portfolio Pre-Q1 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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Company News for Apr 23, 2025

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Pre-Markets in the Green as Q1 Earnings Season Gathers Pace

Pre-Markets in the Green as Q1 Earnings Season Gathers Pace

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Pre-Markets Up on Q1 Earnings; Tesla Reports After the Close

We have a nice handful of earnings results out this morning, but the big tuna in today's Q1 periscope is Tesla (TSLA).

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Verizon (VZ) Q1 Earnings

Although the revenue and EPS for Verizon (VZ) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, 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 Q1 Earnings Estimates on Healthy Wireless Traction

Solid wireless service revenues help Verizon beat first-quarter 2025 earnings estimates.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Verizon (VZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 3.48% and 0.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?