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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

Bit of a trap. Good valuation, 8x earnings. High dividend, close to 7%, which is alluring. Growth has stalled. Highly competitive space. Over time, dividend's safety has edged lower.

DON'T BUY

It pays a 7% dividend but has incredible competition in the U.S. With only 1 to 2% revenue growth, look elsewhere. The sector is better in Canada.

BUY

Strong brand with legacy assets.
Stable product demand (phone demand not going anywhere).
Will be good investment for long term investment.
Over 90mm customers.
Dividend ~7% is very strong.
Strong business fundamentals.

TOP PICK

Cheapest it's been for 35 years. Balance sheet has seen beautiful, steady growth. Intrinsic value has slipped somewhat. Lots of upside potential to FMV. A meeting of supreme value, extreme cheapness, and excellent yield. He's not looking for exciting, he's looking for his 7% return. Terrific dividend of 6.92%.

(Analysts’ price target is $44.10)

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TOP PICK

Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world. Verizon Communications Inc. was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control. Social media mentions are up 400% in the past 24h.

COMMENT

Likes it for the dividend, but wants to see a cash flow analysis from their CEO.

DON'T BUY

Among the worst Dow performers in Q3 Pays a 7% yield but T-Mobile is killing this. Business is on a slow decline. There are better plays.

BUY

Call it a bond proxy or utility. They have modest earnings growth ahead and have paid a dividend for 38 straight years and raised it during the pandemic. Pays 7% and trades at 7x earnings.

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DON'T BUY

Not a big proponent of company. Company has lost business to other companies in sector. Company not paying as much dividend as others in sector. Dividend payments have drained capital spending ability.

WEAK BUY

It's a bond proxy. Has small earnings growth and dividend, but they are there. It's a super-long-term hold for 10 years that she's happy to hold for the income.

DON'T BUY

Really disappointing in a year when Verizon should be working. Trading at low 8x earnings with a 6% dividend. Expected 5G to help this more. She keeps waiting but hasn't added to it.

HOLD

For a retired income investor? Attractive for income. PE below 10x, high dividend. If you're an income investor, be cautious about jumping in and out. You can't collect the dividend if you're not there. Best for an RRSP, as there's no withholding tax. If you can't put it in your RRSP, look to Canada for pipelines, BCE, or GWO.

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DON'T BUY

It's stuck in the mud. People want T-Mobile. VZ raised their prices.

BUY

It reports Friday. The last quarter was widely panned, but Verizon offers value.

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