Verizon Communications Inc. offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-enabled internet devices, such as tablets, and other wireless-enabled connected devices, such as smart watches. It also provides residential fixed connectivity solutions, including internet, video, and voice services; and sells network access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2020, it had approximately 94 million wireless retail connections, 7 million broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment provides network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud connectivity, virtual and software defined networking, and internet access services; and internet protocol-based voice and video services, unified communications and collaboration tools, and customer contact center solutions. This segment also offers a suite of management and data security services; domestic and global voice and data solutions, including voice calling, messaging services, conferencing, contact center solutions, and private line and data access networks; customer premises equipment; installation, maintenance, and site services; and Internet of Things products and services. As of December 31, 2020, it had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 482 thousand broadband connections. Verizon Communications Inc. has a strategic partnership with Mastercard Incorporated. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/5/2026 | Buy → Hold | Erste Group | |
| 4/16/2026 | $49.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 3/11/2026 | $50.00 → $56.00 | Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 3/9/2026 | $54.50 | Sector Perform → Sector Outperform | Scotiabank |
| 2/19/2026 | $58.00 | Outperform → Buy | Daiwa Securities |
| 1/22/2026 | $43.00 | Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 10/21/2025 | $44.00 | Outperform → Neutral | BNP Paribas Exane |
| 9/2/2025 | $49.00 | Buy | Goldman |
| 7/10/2025 | $47.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 7/7/2025 | $45.00 | Neutral | BofA Securities |
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Erste Group downgraded Verizon from Buy to Hold
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Verizon with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $49.00
Oppenheimer reiterated coverage of Verizon with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $56.00 from $50.00 previously
Scotiabank upgraded Verizon from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and set a new price target of $54.50
Daiwa Securities upgraded Verizon from Outperform to Buy and set a new price target of $58.00
Barclays resumed coverage of Verizon with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $43.00
BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Verizon from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $44.00
Goldman resumed coverage of Verizon with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $49.00
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Verizon with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $47.00
BofA Securities resumed coverage of Verizon with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $45.00
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NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced 20 separate offers, for its own account and on behalf of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, to purchase for cash (i) any and all of the debt securities listed in Table 1 below (the "Any and All Notes" and such offers, the "Any and All Tender Offers") and (ii) a total aggregate purchase price that shall be in an amount sufficient to allow Verizon to purchase the full aggregate principal amount of all outstanding series of debt securities listed in Table 2 below (the "Waterfall Notes" and, together with the Any and All Not
NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced that the early participation date has been extended until 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on June 16, 2026 (the "Extended Early Participation Date"), with respect to its previously announced (i) offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers"), on behalf of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, any and all of the outstanding series of debt securities listed below (the "Old Notes") for specified series of newly issued notes of Verizon (collectively, the "New Notes") on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Statement da
NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced that it amended the terms of its previously announced Tender Offers (as defined below) and Consent Solicitations (as defined below) to extend the early participation date until 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on June 16, 2026 (the "Any and All Notes Extended Early Participation Date"), with respect to its previously announced 11 separate offers, on behalf of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, to purchase for cash any and all of the debt securities listed in Table 1 below (the "Any and All Notes" and such offers, the "Any and All Tender Offers") as well as solicit con
Board declares special dividend of $11.00 per shareCHICAGO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:AD) (ArraySM) today announced the successful closing of the previously announced agreement with Verizon (NYSE:VZ) to sell a portion of the Company's retained spectrum licenses for total consideration of $1.0 billion. Additionally, certain spectrum sales to T-Mobile totaling $168M, primarily related to 700MHz and 600MHz, were completed in May.These transactions further the objective announced on May 28, 2024, to opportunistically monetize remaining spectrum following the sale of the T-Mobile wireless operation which closed on August 1, 2025.Considering the closing
NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The meeting was conducted today in a virtual-only format. Verizon's shareholders elected each of Verizon's nine director nominees to a one-year term. Shareholders also voted in favor of three additional management proposals: Approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers as described in the 2026 proxy statement;Approved the company's 2026 long-term incentive plan; andRatified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm. Shareholde
NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) announced its most affordable folding phone, the next-generation motorola razr 2026, available on May 21 for $0 with a new line on any myPlan for 36 months on Verizon Device Payment (0% APR; $799.99 retail). Staying connected with the style and tools that matter most shouldn't come at the expense of value or performance. The next era of foldables The razr 2026 isn't just a phone; it's a statement. Combining its legendary flip design with the cutting-edge power of moto ai and Google Gemini, this device is designed to simplify your daily routine while fitting perfectly in your pocket. Whether you're looking for
Over 2,500 free tickets across 64 matches in every single U.S. host city drop June 1, 2026, only for Verizon customers Hundreds of extra lucky winners will score "Golden Tickets" to watch a part of the game pitchside What you need to know: In the final countdown to the tournament, Verizon announced its biggest ticket drop ever for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on June 1 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT, exclusively through Verizon Access. Extra lucky winners will score "Golden Tickets" to watch a portion from the game pitchside. All ticket drops are localized, so customers must have a home address within a 150 mile radius of the host city for a chance to claim.Fans can score 3 months
NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced that it will redeem the following notes on June 20, 2026 (the "Redemption Date"): I.D. NumberTitle ofSecurityAmount to beRedeemedPrincipal AmountOutstandingCUSIP: 92343V ER1 / 92343VEQ3 / U9221A BK34.329% Notesdue 2028 (the"Notes")$1,295,282,000$2,545,282,000 We are redeeming (i) $1,274,166,000 of the Notes under CUSIP 92343V ER1, (ii) $11,012,000 of the Notes under CUSIP 92343V EQ3, and (iii) $10,104,000 of the Notes under CUSIP U9221A BK3 for a total redemption amount of $1,295,282,000 of the outstanding $2,545,282,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The redempti
NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing a decades-long commitment to driving innovation in public safety, emergency response and community resilience, Verizon today announced the winner of its first-ever Verizon Frontline App Developer Challenge. The competition, launched last year on National First Responders Day, was designed to identify next-generation mobile applications built to help first responders achieve their missions more safely and efficiently. The challenge culminated with a special event at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where three finalists pitched their app concepts live to a panel of public safety judges with the winner taking home a grand prize of $25,
NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon published the annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) today, which shows how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the cyber threat landscape as a whole. Although this report uses 2025 data—predating the latest frontier model advancements—the trends are clear: AI is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity industry. And at the same time that AI-detected vulnerabilities are in the news, for the first time in 19 years of the DBIR being published, exploiting vulnerabilities has surpassed stolen credentials to become the number one breach entry point. Key Findings: Nearly a third (31%) of all breaches start with vulnerability ex
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NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced the preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The meeting was conducted today in a virtual-only format. Verizon's shareholders elected each of Verizon's nine director nominees to a one-year term. Shareholders also voted in favor of three additional management proposals: Approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers as described in the 2026 proxy statement;Approved the company's 2026 long-term incentive plan; andRatified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm. Shareholde
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- StandardAero Inc. (NYSE:SARO) will replace Frontier Communications Parent Inc. (NASD: FYBR) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, January 22. S&P 500 & S&P 100 constituent Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is acquiring Frontier Communications Parent in a deal expected to close soon pending final conditions. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector Jan 22, 2026 S&P MidCap 400 Addition StandardAero SARO Industrials Jan 22, 2026 S&P MidCap 400 Deletion Frontier Communicati
NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business today announced that it has equipped the new U.S. headquarters of KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, with a dedicated network powered by Verizon 5G. Located at Two Manhattan West in New York City, the office's Neutral Host Network solution will leverage Verizon's advanced 5G technology and infrastructure to deliver a seamless and reliable wireless experience—across carriers—for KPMG clients and employees alike. "Our new headquarters at Two Manhattan West is designed to deliver a first-class, tech-enabled experience for our people and clients, and Verizon Business is the trusted partner helping us bring that vision
Board of Directors Appoints Independent Lead Director and Former CEO of PayPal, Dan Schulman, as Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg to Serve as Special Advisor Through October 4, 2026 and Member of the Board of Directors until the 2026 Annual Meeting Mark Bertolini Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors Company Reiterates Full-Year 2025 Financial Guidance NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Independent Lead Director and former Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings Inc. Dan Schulman as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mark Bertolini has be
PALMER, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA, Alaska's technology and telecommunications leader, has appointed Demian Voiles as Chief Executive Officer following a nationwide search conducted in partnership with CarterBaldwin Executive Search. Demian will replace retiring CEO Michael C. Burke beginning September 29, 2025. A seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience leading operations, sales, and engineering teams in Fortune 50 companies, Demian brings a proven track record of operational excellence, driving growth, building high-performing teams, and expanding network infrastructure. "Demian brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial vision and large-scale operatio
ASHBURN, Va., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced that two more industry partners have joined the growing list of companies whose products have earned "Verizon Frontline Verified" status. With Radiav and Siyata now part of the "Verizon Frontline Verified" program, Verizon continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing proven 5G-enabled solutions built for first responders. Radiav's revolutionary Rapid Air Deployable (RAD) is a compact, deployable communications unit designed to help maintain reliable connectivity in the most challenging environments. This patent-pending, rapidly-deployable communication hub integrates 5G, LTE, satellite, Wi-Fi, and Et
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting, which was held today in a virtual-only format. Verizon's shareholders elected each of Verizon's 10 directors to a one-year term. Shareholders also voted in favor of two management proposals: Approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers as described in the 2025 proxy statement; andRatified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm. All three shareholder proposals were defeated: issue report on climate lobbying alignment; issue re
What you need to know: Verizon announces a substantial $5 billion commitment over the next five years with the launch of a new Small Business Supplier Accelerator.Verizon Small Business Digital Ready launched a new grant cycle where eligible small businesses can apply for $10,000 grants (open until June 30, 2025). NEW YORK, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced a commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in US small business suppliers with the launch of its new Small Business Supplier Accelerator. The program helps create a pipeline for American small businesses, many of which are owned by veterans, to work with Verizon and other large corporations.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [TL;DR] Samsung Galaxy S25 series is coming to Verizon with preorders kicking off todayCurrent and new customers can get a new Galaxy S25+ or Galaxy S25 on us, or $1,000 off a Galaxy S25 Ultra with select trade-in on Unlimited Ultimate plan1And choose a Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G, also on us. Service plans required for watch and tablet1 The big news Samsung's latest flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 — are available to Verizon customers. Packed with advanced AI features including Seamless actions across apps and Now Brief, along with Satellite SOS, these phones are designed to keep u
Purchasing Verizon products and services just got even easier Office Depot, an operating company of The ODP Corporation and a leading omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping its small business, home office, and education customers live more productive and organized lives, is pleased to announce its business initiative with Verizon, a renowned telecommunications and technology provider. This relationship aims to provide small and medium-sized businesses and consumer customers with a seamless shopping experience for Verizon products and services within Office Depot and OfficeMax stores. As part of this relationship, Verizon will offer a selection of Verizon business and consumer service
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Board declares special dividend of $11.00 per shareCHICAGO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:AD) (ArraySM) today announced the successful closing of the previously announced agreement with Verizon (NYSE:VZ) to sell a portion of the Company's retained spectrum licenses for total consideration of $1.0 billion. Additionally, certain spectrum sales to T-Mobile totaling $168M, primarily related to 700MHz and 600MHz, were completed in May.These transactions further the objective announced on May 28, 2024, to opportunistically monetize remaining spectrum following the sale of the T-Mobile wireless operation which closed on August 1, 2025.Considering the closing
Key 1Q26 Highlights: Strong consolidated net income leading to highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA1 in company historySolid earnings per share (EPS) growth, which drove highest quarterly Adjusted EPS1 growth since 2021Strong cash flow from operating activities providing confidence in free cash flow1 guidance NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today reported first-quarter 2026 results that demonstrate accelerating momentum in its strategic transformation. The company delivered a strong quarter across core operating metrics, including its first positive first-quarter postpaid phone net adds since 2013. The achievements and performance
Strong Fourth-Quarter Results and 2026 Guidance Reflect Impact of Bold Actions and Beginning of Verizon's Turnaround Key Highlights: More than 1 million total net additions across mobility and broadband, highest reported quarterly net additions since 2019, with 616,000 postpaid phone net additionsFrontier acquisition expands fiber access to over 30 million homes and businesses, accelerating national mobility and broadband convergence strategy NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, marking a critical inflection point for the company. Driven by a play to win mandate from CEO Da
NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 69 cents per outstanding share, consistent with the prior quarter's dividend rate. The quarterly dividend is payable on February 2, 2026 to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2026. "Verizon is transforming to be a leaner, faster and bolder team focused on delighting customers to regain market leadership," said Dan Schulman, CEO of Verizon. "We are committed to delivering increasing value for our shareholders and the dividend is an iron clad reflection of that commitment. Our 19 consecutive years of d
3Q 2025 Key Results Grew wireless service revenue1 to $21.0 billionOver 18 percent of the company's Consumer postpaid phone customers have a converged offeringRaised the dividend for the 19th consecutive year NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today reported third-quarter 2025 results and is on track to deliver full-year financial guidance. "We are going to take bold and fiscally responsible action to redefine Verizon's trajectory at this critical inflection point for our company. We will rapidly shift to a customer-first culture, one that thrives on delighting our customers," said Dan Schulman, Verizon CEO. "These will not be inc
NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 69 cents per outstanding share, an increase of 1.25 cents per share from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on November 3, 2025 to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2025. This 19th consecutive annual increase is a direct result of the company's disciplined financial management and unwavering focus on long-term growth. By strategically expanding both its mobility and broadband networks to capture high-value customer segments, Verizon generates the consistent, durable cash flow
NEW YORK, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on August 1, 2025 to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2025. Verizon continues to take a strategic and disciplined approach to achieving its financial goals by focusing on targeted customer segments and integrating its services to deliver greater personalization. Building on its financial strength, Verizon continues to invest in its business and drive innovation to better serve its customers. "As
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors at Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2025. Verizon demonstrated strong performance in 2024, as it more than doubled wireless postpaid phone net additions compared to 2023, and continued to take broadband market share with Fios and fixed wireless access. The company delivered on financial guidance with impactful revenue growth and operational results and is well positioned t
NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on February 3, 2025, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on January 10, 2025. "Our focus on creating excellent connected life experiences for our customers every day empowers us to pay a consistent dividend, which we have increased for 18 consecutive years," said Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg. "With the largest consumer wireless base in the U.S., industry leading share in business, and strong cash flow, we a
Key Takeaways: Verizon reaches fixed wireless access subscriber target 15 months ahead of scheduleCustomer demand for broadband solutions accelerates fixed wireless and fiber rolloutFixed wireless subscribers on path to double to 8-9 million by 2028Fiber network expected to expand to 35-40 million passings over time NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ((NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ) today announced an update to its broadband strategy, with new fixed wireless subscriber goals, household targets and broadband offerings to accelerate its premium broadband and mobility services to millions more customers nationwide. Verizon has more than 11.9 million total broadband co