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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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DON'T BUY

If you've made some money, take some off the table.

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.

TOP PICK

4% dividend yield. Have dropped their price on internet access and are taking market share from the cable companies.

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