VZ

Verizon Communications Inc. VZ logo

NYSE Communication Services

$49.87

-0.34 (-0.69%)

Updated: 3/31/2026, 4:00:01 PM

Open

$50.55

High

$50.60

Low

$49.78

Prev Close

$50.30

Volume

7.42M

Price History

Why Is VZ ▼ Down Today?

-0.69%

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Mar 31 ▼ -0.7% Verizon (VZ) Down Slightly Amid Sector Gains

Mar 30 — -0.0% Verizon (VZ) down slightly despite sector gains; earnings report upcoming

Mar 27 ▼ -0.8% Verizon (VZ) dips slightly amid broader sector decline.

Mar 26 ▲ +0.8% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Amid Analyst Confidence and Dividend Considerations

Mar 25 ▼ -1.1% Verizon (VZ) Down Slightly Amid Sector Gains

Mar 24 ▲ +0.9% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Despite Sector Downturn

Mar 23 ▲ +1.4% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Amidst Sector Gains

Mar 20 ▲ +1.1% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Following Citigroup Price Target Increase

Mar 19 — -0.0% Verizon (VZ) Slightly Down Amid Sector Weakness

Mar 18 ▼ -1.9% Verizon (VZ) dips amid sector weakness, down 1.901%

Mar 17 ▼ -1.1% VZ Declines Amid Sector Weakness, Despite Positive Analyst Sentiment

Mar 16 ▼ -0.7% Verizon (VZ) Down Slightly Amidst Sector Gains

Mar 13 ▲ +1.6% Verizon (VZ) Climbs on Analyst Optimism, Reaching 52-Week High

Mar 12 — -0.1% Verizon (VZ) Slightly Down Despite Positive Analyst Sentiment

Mar 11 ▼ -0.2% Verizon (VZ) dips slightly amid sector weakness, despite positive analyst sentiment

Mar 10 ▲ +0.4% Verizon (VZ) slightly up amid positive sector sentiment

Mar 9 ▼ -1.3% VZ Down Slightly Amid Sector Weakness

Mar 6 ▼ -0.3% Verizon (VZ) Down Slightly Amid Sector Weakness

Mar 5 — -0.0% Verizon (VZ) Closes Slightly Lower Amid Sector Weakness

Mar 4 ▲ +0.9% Verizon (VZ) Rises Slightly Amidst Positive Sector Sentiment

Mar 3 ▲ +1.7% Verizon (VZ) Climbs on Positive Sector Sentiment

Mar 2 ▼ -0.3% Verizon (VZ) dips slightly amid mixed sector performance

Feb 27 ▲ +1.6% Verizon (VZ) Climbs on Positive Momentum, Sector Tailwinds

Feb 26 ▼ -0.7% Verizon (VZ) Down Slightly Amid Sector Gains

Feb 25 ▼ -1.2% VZ dips slightly despite sector gains, influenced by profit-taking

Feb 24 ▲ +0.4% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Amid Positive Sector Sentiment

Feb 23 ▲ +0.9% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Amidst Mixed Sector Performance

Feb 20 ▲ +1.2% Verizon (VZ) Climbs on Positive Sector Sentiment and Dividend Appeal

Feb 19 ▲ +1.0% Verizon (VZ) Up Slightly Amid Mixed Sector Performance

Feb 18 ▼ -1.7% Verizon (VZ) dips slightly amid sector gains

Highly Regarded Analysis

Updated Apr 10, 2026 • Refreshes daily

Rating

HODL

Risk

Low

Target

$50.56

Type

Standard

Executive Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. is a holding company providing communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and government entities. Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of 'Moderate Buy'. However, some analysts have a neutral sentiment due to concerns about governance/transparency and a recent bank downgrade. Technical analysis indicates strong short-term selling pressure.

Bull Case

Verizon demonstrated robust financial performance with consolidated revenue reaching $34.5 billion, reflecting a 5.2% year-over-year increase. The company reported a 6% year-over-year growth in business adjusted EBITDA. Consumer revenue rose by 6.9% year-over-year.

Bear Case

Verizon has experienced a 0.3% year-over-year decline in business revenue. Postpaid additions were below consensus expectations. Broadband net additions also fell short of projections, leading to revised lower expectations for service revenue growth for 2025 and 2026.

Technical Outlook

Technicals signal strong short-term selling pressure, with VZ expected to consolidate between $45.80 and $47.10 amid bearish momentum. The short-term trend is negative, but the long-term trend is still positive. The 50-day moving average is above its 200-day moving average, indicating a bullish trend.

Fundamental Health

VZ's quick ratio has soared. The company's revenue was $138.19 billion in 2025, a 2.52% increase compared to the previous year. Earnings were $17.17 billion, a decrease of -1.90%. The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.20, which indicates a decent valuation.

Key Catalysts

5G network expansion
Cost optimization initiatives
Share buyback program

Sources

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This analysis was conducted by Highly Regarded's proprietary market analysis engine. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.