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Verizon Communications (VZ)

50.61

+0.64 (1.28%)

as of Sep 11, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.

Verizon Communications (VZ-N) is undergoing a transformation from a traditional volume-based business model to one that emphasizes quality over quantity. With a new focus on cash flow, the company is returning significant capital to investors through buybacks, highlighted by its strong dividend yield of around 5.67%-6.7%. Recently, shares have been impacted by a 6.5% drop primarily due to a restructuring charge, which some may view as an opportunity to buy the stock at a discount. Despite recent positive trends such as a new CEO and impressive quarterly revenues, concerns loom regarding future growth due to external challenges like the global memory chip shortage. Experts suggest a cautious approach, balancing the collection of dividends with the consideration of profits, particularly in light of potential declines.

Consensus

Neutral

Valuation

Fair Value

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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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DON'T BUY

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BUY

It has the perfect meld of both wireline and they have the best cell phone network in the US. Yield is just under 4%.

HOLD

Wireless has been the one bright spot in technology over the last 2 years. Pretty stable.

TOP PICK

The drought in telecom spending is coming to an end. Great earnings track record.

BUY

Likes the stock in the tech sector. A very large company. They have the wireless business. Growth is great and they have been underestimated for many years. Good long-term potential.

BUY

3 good reasons to buy are strong dividends, coming off the bottom, and US currency devaluation. Had been oversold. Very steady revenues. Limited growth.

DON'T BUY

Not particularly cheap/attractive.

DON'T BUY

Yield is close to 5%. At a 52-week low. Their model price is $28.80 so the stock is overvalued. Earnings have been steadily falling.

DON'T BUY

Hit a 52-week low. Yield of 5%. Prefers to own stronger stocks. Business on wire-line is deteriorating.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick Jul 17/03. Down 1%.) Was picked as a dividend play. Yield is 4.3%. Fundamentals of telecoms are not that great and they would not be buyers at this time.

BUY

Generates tremendous amounts of free cash flow, which bodes well for the dividend story.Focused on paying down debt.4% dividend.Wireless is producing top and bottom-line growth.

BUY

Nice dividend. Competition could be a problem. Very cheap. Trades at 10/12 X next years earnings.

TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on May 23/03. Down 2.4%.) Phone companies are suffering from competition. Cheap. 4.25% cash yield.

BUY

Ranks in the top third of their database model. ROE = 22 and PE = 14. Appears to be a shift in the telecom stocks in the US. Watch it carefully.

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