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Verizon Communications (VZ)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$43.15 USD

43.15
13,054,168

+0.20 (0.47%)

Updated Aug 8, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $43.12 -0.03 (-0.07%) 7:58 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    

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

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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 B Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

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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 34% (84 out of 244)

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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Verizon Communications (VZ) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

Verizon (VZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1.74% and 0.74%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Telecom Stock Roundup: AT&T, Corning Trump Q4 Earnings Estimates & More

Despite lower revenues from legacy wireline services, AT&T (T) beats fourth-quarter 2019 earnings estimates, while Corning's (GLW) core earnings exceed the consensus mark on healthy growth trends.

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Should You Buy Verizon (VZ) Ahead of Earnings?

Verizon (VZ) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Telecom Stock Earnings' Predictions for VZ, GLW and QRVO

Let's take a look at three Telecom stocks that are slated to report December-quarter results.

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Consumer Segment Traction to Buoy Verizon (VZ) Q4 Earnings

Development of scalable, low cost and highly powerful 5G network is likely to have translated into incremental revenues for the Consumer segment, driving Verizon's (VZ) fourth-quarter 2019 earnings.

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Will Wireline Woes Hurt Verizon (VZ) This Earnings Season?

Secular and pricing pressures resulting in decline in legacy wireline services are likely to have hurt Verizon's (VZ) fourth-quarter 2019 earnings.

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Can Solid Wireless Business Aid Verizon's (VZ) Q4 Earnings?

Increased 5G mobility services, technology collaborations and expansion of fiber optics network are likely to have driven Verizon's (VZ) fourth-quarter 2019 earnings.

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Verizon Partners with Dignitas to Leverage 5G in Esports

Leveraging 5G Ultra Wideband network, Verizon (VZ) collaborates with Dignitas to foster next-gen esports viewing experience and fan interactivity with low-latency backed wireless connectivity.

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Will Lower WarnerMedia Margins Hurt AT&T's (T) Q4 Earnings?

Continued investments in HBO Max for its upcoming launch are likely to have affected the profitability of AT&T (T) in fourth-quarter 2019.

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Will Communications Segment Buoy AT&T's (T) Q4 Earnings?

Healthy Wireless business driven by 5G deployments is likely to drive fourth-quarter 2019 earnings of AT&T (T).

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Can Wireless & WarnerMedia Traction Aid AT&T (T) Q4 Earnings?

Increased 5G deployments and steady revenue stream from WarnerMedia segment is likely to drive fourth-quarter earnings of AT&T (T).

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Verizon Partners Synchrony to Foray Into Financial Services

Verizon (VZ) collaborates with financial services company, Synchrony, to offer exclusive credit card services to its customers, which are expected to be launched in the first half of 2020.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Verizon (VZ) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Telecom Stock Roundup: Verizon's Environmental Pledge, Ericsson's R&D Push & More

While Verizon (VZ) is reaffirming its commitment to end carbon emissions in its operations by 2035, Ericsson (ERIC) plans to establish a new R&D center in France to boost 5G momentum in Europe.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $60.48, marking a +0.27% move from the previous day.

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Verizon Reinforces Mission to Eliminate Carbon Footprint

Strengthening its commitment for a greener planet, Verizon (VZ) vows to set a Science-Based emissions reduction Target by September 2021, in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

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CenturyLink Secures DOI Task Order for Network Modernization

CenturyLink (CTL) wins a mini contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior to deliver modern network services for the preservation of nation's natural resources.

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Verizon, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Intel and Skyworks Solutions

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Cincinnati Bell-YouTube TV Boost On-Demand Streaming Services

Cincinnati Bell (CBB) teams up with YouTube TV to deploy the latter's on-demand streaming services in Greater Cincinnati and Hawaii through cost-efficient content platform.

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The Race To 5G: $1 Billion Subsidy Could Propel 5G Stocks

The race to integrated 5G networks and devices that leverage this technology is underway, and China has the lead???. for now

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Verizon Launches Search Engine OneSearch With Better Privacy

The search engine is likely to offer Verizon (VZ) an edge over its rivals with greater trust and transparency for unhindered web surfing while safeguarding privacy.

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Verizon to Deploy 5G Transportation Solutions in Lake Nona

Verizon (VZ) collaborates with Lake Nona administration to deploy 5G solutions for the region's first autonomous vehicle, Beep, with improved performance, reliability and security.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $59.15, marking a +0.27% move from the previous day.

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Nokia Rides on Commercial 5G Deals, Momentum to Continue

The first 63 5G customers symbolize about two-third of Nokia's (NOK) global Radio Access Networks business in a given year.

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CenturyLink Agrees to Pay $9M as Penalty for Bogus Billings

While CenturyLink (CTL) opposes the Minnesota's claims, it has agreed to the settlement in order to avoid distraction and costs of litigation.