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Verizon Communications (VZ)

43.10

+0.63 (1.48%)

as of Jul 15, 2026, 2:26:34 pm Market Open.

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Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

Verizon Communications (VZ-N) has had a mixed reception among experts, with discussions centered around its current financial performance and outlook. The stock is currently down 6.5% due to a restructuring charge, presenting an opportunity for value investors, especially with a robust dividend yield of around 6.5% to 6.7%. However, despite these dividends, concerns about the company's growth prospects have been raised, particularly in light of strong quarterly revenues that may not be sustainable amid industry challenges, including a global memory chip shortage affecting technology companies. The recent appointment of a new CEO has stirred some optimism, leading to an 18.6% rise in shares over the past six months, but the overall sentiment remains cautious, with some suggesting a need to take profits while maintaining a position for consistent income. Many experts agree that while VZ-N acts like a bond due to its steady income stream, it lacks significant growth potential.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

The risk is that they will have to spend a lot upgrading because of competition. This will hurt short-term profitability. They are doing a decent job and buying the right assets to make sure they’ve got a strong business. Probably some upside still.

BUY

Has been a difficult stock to own. Down significantly from $60. You're getting paid to own it with a 4.6% yield. Have done a good job of paying down their debt. A huge company, so difficult for them to grow their business. Good long-term prospects.

DON'T BUY

Not enamoured by telecom stocks. A very good company. Most of these companies have huge yields, around 5%. They will be involved with more and more capital expenditure and a lot of competition.

BUY

The wire line phone companies in general have not performed very well over the last 2/3 years, but they are not terribly economically sensitive, they’re cash flow generating machines and the environment is starting to improve for them. They are also getting price increases on their wholesale business. This is the best performing stock in the group.

TOP PICK

Dividend is almost 5%. High-quality and forward looking management. Investing huge amounts of money in fibre to the home to create large pipe as a conduit to supply lots of product that needs lot bandwidth. Have the best wireless company in the US.

DON'T BUY

Model price is $31.50 and was a decrease over the last several months, indicating fundamentals are not going up, but are actually going down. A negative 4% differential.

BUY

Good long-term hold. The second largest phone company in the US. 5% dividend. Undervalued.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 13/06. No change.) 5% yield. Have been spending a lot of money in fibre to the home. In the long-term, that will provide them the ability to sell to the consumer all kinds of product over that line. Still likes it.

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BUY

Recommends this stock. Best to buy earlier in the cycle.

TOP PICK

Largest US telephone company. Investors have been wary because of the billions they are spending on a wide pipe to go into individual homes, but this will be great because of growth opportunities. Also, investors didn't like that they were buying MCI out of bankruptcy but they are getting great cost savings out of this. 5% yield.

HOLD

This is one of those companies that has been a victim of cable. You get a 4.5% yield. They have lots of cash.

TOP PICK

Pays about 5%. Recently bought MCI which he likes. Divesting a number of their assets which should give them a good price. They have the best wireless operation in the US.

WEAK BUY

Trading down like the rest of the Telcos in the US and Canada. Yield of 5% and trades at 11 X earnings. Ok for bottom fishers but would prefer to wait until it stops dropping. Doesn't see it dropping much further.

HOLD

Volatility in telecomm sector. VOIP technology threatens if it is made a reality. Also increased competition causing greater risks. Overall a quality company, and will probally be ok.

DON'T BUY

Selling a 20% stake in Telus for $2 billion. Has a model price of around $32, so not a fan..

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