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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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BUY

vs. AT&T He owns Verizon instead where he'd rather be when 5G falls into place. Verizon is focussed on 5G. AT&T is not ready because they are distracted by merger talks. Switch to Verizon if you hold AT&T.

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DON'T BUY

Verizon's stock performance has been very good. It has had a recent movement up on quarterly beats. However, concerned about the debt. It is very competitive in the US. US telco's are very different than Canadian telco's. He owns BCE.

TOP PICK

This is a defensive play. With 5G coming in, this should push revenues and earnings higher. He likes the telecom sector in a late economic cycle. Yield = 4.07% (Analysts’ price target is $59.67)

HOLD

BCE vs. Telus vs. Verizon He owns all three plus AT&T. Verizon is still the #1 network in the U.S. and still pays a great dividend. All three will continue to do a good job. If you own them, hold them.

DON'T BUY

He prefers Canadian telcos. VZ-N is better than T-N. Overtime you have not made money with VZ-N, other than holding for the dividend. Their new subscriber base is growing fast than expected, but cell rates are becoming incredibly competitive in the US. He would stay away. Yield 4.2%. (Analysts’ price target is $60.00)

BUY

This has taken a very different path from AT&T. VZ has only a little content, and instead focused on 5G and home internet for growth. They have a great internet and mobile business. They've invested a lot in putting fiber into the ground. This will continue to do well and is less risky than AT&T.

BUY

Question in general on Telcos. How do they compare? Telcos do well in an environment that is a little murkier. He doesn't see that now. He prefers it to AT&T as they have a better performance. He likes BCE in Canada for the dividend and owns Rogers.

BUY

vs. AT&T AT&T's 6.6% yield is safe, but the stock is dropping. He prefers Verizon with a stronger stock price though 4.2% yield.

BUY

It is the high class telephone company in the US. He likes it. He owns T-N because of the higher dividend but it has higher risk. VZ-N is in a position to increase its dividend a little. 5G will involve a lot of expenditure on the part of the providers. Data prices will come down as a result of 5G. It will slow the dividend growth but make it a better long term story.

DON'T BUY

We have seen some of the Telcos pull back in the US. On one hand they pay higher dividends but they are suffering here a little bit. He would look at other sectors as we have seen a breakdown of the rising trend.

BUY

This is the right time for this. It is a defensive play. It is producing a good return for a telecom. It is undervalued.

HOLD

Telcos have been a safe haven in this market, but VZ has long-term challenges as people cut the cable cord. It's safe to hang onto it for the dividend, but don't add to it.

DON'T BUY

Has owned this in the past. This year, it's one of the top performers. It's defensiveness has trumped rising interest rates. That said, it's a little overvalued now.

COMMENT

Which one you prefer between AT&T (T-N) and Verizon (VZ-N) for an RRSP? Good companies with fine dividends. In terms of total return there are other companies with lower dividend yields but better growth prospects that he would rather choose.

TOP PICK

The Canadian communications sector still looks over valued, that is why he is looking to this US holding. The company is making a huge bet on being the 5G provider. To get a 12 times PE and good yield, he sees this as a good bet. Yield 4.5%. (Analysts’ price target is $56.46)

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