Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) - $39.75 as of 10/14/2025 11:04:38 AM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
65 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for VZ
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for VZ
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for VZ
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for VZ
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for VZ (65 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | VZ |
| Company Name | Verizon Communications Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Verizon Communications Inc. is a leading American multinational telecommunications conglomerate, recognized as a key player in the industry and a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive range of communication services and products, including wireless and wireline voice, data, and video services. With a focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, Verizon is committed to enhancing connectivity and delivering value to its customers while driving growth through strategic investments in 5G and digital solutions. |
| Sector Name | COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| Industry Name | TELECOM SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/29/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 39.75 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 40.22 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/14/2025 11:04:38 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 26,453,704 |
| Average Daily Volume | 22,822,573 |
| 52-Week High | 45.09 |
| 52-Week Low | 35.79 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 11.06% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 9.27 |
| Industry PE | 25.68 |
| Sector PE | 33.82 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 9.39 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 49.07 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 13.13 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 17.92 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.64 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.81 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 24.44 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.78 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.43 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.71 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.23 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.02 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.01 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 7 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 5 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 4,216,325,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 167,598,918,750 |
| Institutional Ownership | 67.98% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.6775 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.6900 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.72 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 6.85% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.76 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 6.94% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 7.54% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 7.34% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.87% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.89% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.93% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.96% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 63.31% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 8.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 50.73% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 4.30 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.37 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 4.67 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 18,193,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 17,506,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 11,614,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 5.20% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 0.44% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 23.30% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 3,435,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 4,194,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 2,065,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -120,494,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -117,187,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 121,381,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 137,701,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 123,929,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.45 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.45 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 99,237,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 92,430,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 103,063,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 19,607,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 4.65 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 18,922,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 18,708,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.74 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.65 |
| MACD Signal | -0.33 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 39.51 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 42.05 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 44.59 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| RSI | 23.68 |
| 50-Day SMA | 40.87 |
| 150-Day SMA | 36.10 |
| 200-Day SMA | 36.52 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/11/2025 12:05:32 PM EST |