VZ Stock Price - Verizon Communications Inc. Stock Quote (U.S.: NYSE) - MarketWatch

Open $49.92
Day Range 49.14 - 50.39
52 Week Range 42.80 - 54.77
Market Cap $205.04B
Shares Outstanding 4.13B
Public Float 4.13B
Beta 0.68
Rev. per Employee $823.63K
P/E Ratio 6.51
EPS $7.63
Yield 4.75%
Dividend $0.59
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 9, 2018
Short Interest 33.58M 04/13/18
% of Float Shorted 0.81%
Average Volume 17.16M

5 Day	2.16%
1 Month	3.48%
3 Month	-8.39%
YTD	-6.16%
1 Year	4.88%

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Verizon stock gains after SunTrust upgrades to buy

Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. are up 0.7% in premarket trading Wednesday after the stock was upgraded to buy from hold at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. "We believe fundamentals are stabilizing, as evidenced by 1Q18 results, and valuation is relatively attractive vs. peers and the broader market," wrote analyst Greg Miller. He said that Verizon is less exposed than AT&T Inc. to "declining legacy businesses" such as wireline and pay-TV. Miller also wrote that Verizon is following a "disciplined capex strategy," with plans to spend at similar levels to years past even as it works toward the rollout of 5G. "While we cannot rule out a large, potentially risky M&A event, we think VZ has demonstrated discipline in this regard and continues to be better positioned vs. AT&T, its largest peer, which faces greater headwinds from legacy businesses and M&A risk," wrote Miller, who has a $58 target price on the stock. Verizon shares are down 6.2% so far this year, compared with a 2.8% drop for the Dow Jones Industrial Average .

Apr. 25, 2018 at 7:59 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Verizon upgraded to buy from hold at SunTrust RH

Apr. 25, 2018 at 7:37 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Stocks close sharply lower as rising bond yields spook investors

Apr. 24, 2018 at 4:29 p.m. ET
by Sara Sjolin

Dow's earnings reporters shaving a net 80 points off Dow's price, led by 3M's stock selloff

The share moves of the six components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average that reported first-quarter results before the open are subtracting a net 80 points from the Dow's price, with 3M Co.'s stock the biggest detractor. 3M shares dropped 6.2% after a downbeat outlook, to shave about 92 points off the Dow. Among other decliners, Travelers Companies Inc. shares shed 3.9% to subtract 37 points from the Dow after missing earnings expectations, while Coca-Cola Co.'s stock fell 1.4% to shave about 4 points off the Dow. Meanwhile, Caterpillar Co.'s stock was the biggest contributor, rallying 3.5% to add about 37 points to the Dow, after reporting better-than-expected results and raising its outlook. Elsewhere, shares of United Technologies Corp. gained 1.3% to add about 11 points to the Dow, and Verizon Communications Inc.'s stock tacked on 1.4% to boost the Dow by about 5 points. The Dow was up 58 points.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:56 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

A one-way bet could end in a steep selloff for this commodity

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:54 a.m. ET
by Barbara Kollmeyer

Wireless earnings: Numbers may take a back seat to collusion probe and M&A

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:26 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

6 Dow reporters add a net 3 points to Dow's price, as Caterpillar's big gain offset by 3M's loss

The stock moves of the six Dow Jones Industrial Average components reporting first-quarter results are adding about a net 3 points to the Dow's price in premarket trade, with Caterpillar Inc. providing the biggest boost and 3M Co. shaving off the most. Dow futures rose 151 points. Caterpillar's stock surged 4.1% in premarket trade after blowout results, with the price gain adding about 44 points to the Dow's price. 3M shares sank 3.2% after a disappointing outlook, with the point drop subtracting about 47 points from the Dow's price. Elsewhere, United Technologies Corp.'s stock rose 1.9% to add about 16 points to the Dow; Coca-Cola Co. shares gained 1.2% to add a little over 3 points; Travelers Companies Inc.'s stock shed 2.4% to subtract about 22 points; shares of Verizon Communications Inc. climbed 2.9% while adding just shy of 10 points.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 8:04 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Verizon stock gains after revenue, earnings beat

Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. are up 2% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced better-than-expected results for its March quarter. Net income was $4.7 billion, up from $3.5 billion a year ago, or $1.11 on a per-share basis. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.17, up from 95 cents in the year-earlier quarter and ahead of the FactSet consensus projection for $1.11. Revenue rose to $31.8 billion from $29.8 billion a year earlier, and came in above the FactSet consensus of $31.2 billion. Verizon reported 260,000 retail postpaid net additions, 220,000 of which were postpaid smartphone net additions. The company said it had 0.8% retail postpaid phone churn. Verizon expects full-year revenue and adjusted EPS growth in the low-single digits. The company said that it projects between $17 billion and $17.8 billion in capital spending for 2018, "including the commercial launch of 5G." Verizon shares are up 3.4% over the past 12 months, compared with an 18% gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average .

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:43 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Verizon shares jump 2% premarket

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:29 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon expects tax revamp to boost 2018 EPS by 55 cents to 65 cents

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:29 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon expects tax revamp to generate $3.5 bln to $4.0 bln increase to 2018 cash flow

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:28 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon sees full-year adj. EPS growth in low single digites

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:28 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon sees full-year revenue growth in low single-digits

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:27 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon's stock surges 2.2% premarket after Q1 results

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:27 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Verizon Q1 revenue $31.772 bln s. $29.814 bln; FactSet consensus $31.245 bln

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:27 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon Q1 adj. EPS $1.17; FactSet consensus $1.11

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:26 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Verizon Q1 EPS $1.11 vs. 84 cents

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:26 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Stock investors are freaking out about bonds ending a 3 decadelong bull run—but should they be?

Apr. 23, 2018 at 5:31 p.m. ET
by Mark DeCambre

Verizon, AT&T collusion probe makes Sprint/T-Mobile deal 'a little less likely," says J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan analyst Philip Cusick recently weighed in on reports that AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are the subject of a Justice Department probe into whether the companies colluded to make it harder for customers to switch carriers even with eSIM technology. "While the DoJ and IRS have brought other probes against fixed and wireless providers in the past, we have never seen a substantial impact from those and would be surprised to see a painful outcome for carriers in this one," he wrote. "However, it is worth noting that, while we see the wireless industry as highly competitive, a DoJ view that carriers are colluding could mean that a potential Sprint + T-Mobile merger would face higher scrutiny, making us somewhat less optimistic about that deal." Cusick has a neutral rating on Sprint's stock and an overweight rating on T-Mobile's. Sprint shares are down 29% over the past 12 months, while T-Mobile's is down 3% and the S&P 500 is up 14%.

Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:04 a.m. ET
by Emily Bary

Justice Department investigating AT&T and Verizon over collusion claim

Apr. 20, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. ET
by Drew FitzGerald

Yahoo’s Successor to Pay $35 Million in Settlement Over Cyberbreach

Yahoo’s response to a 2014 hack of hundreds of millions of user accounts drew a $35 million fine from regulators, the first time a public company has been penalized over its handling of a cybersecurity breach.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 3:58 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

WSJ City PM: Why Treasury Yields at 3% Will Ripple Through Global Markets, Takeda Makes Fifth Shire Proposal

Apr. 24, 2018 at 12:13 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Verizon Holds Its Ground in Wireless Market

Smartwatches and connected cars helped Verizon Communications Inc. defend its wireless-customer base as the carrier lays the groundwork for next-generation service at the end of the year.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Stocks to Watch: Alphabet, Amazon, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, Travelers, Lockheed, United Technologies, 3M

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Tuesday's session are Alphabet, Amazon.com, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, Travelers and Lockheed Martin.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:26 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Verizon 1Q Earnings: What to Watch

Verizon is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings before the market open Tuesday. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect an adjusted per-share profit of $1.10, up from 95 cents a year earlier.

Apr. 23, 2018 at 3:34 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Stocks to Watch: Apple, Amazon, AT&T, Sears, Wynn, Hasbro, Newell, Kimberly-Clark, Southwest, Alcoa

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Monday's session are Apple, Amazon.com, AT&T, Sears, Wynn Resorts and Hasbro.

Apr. 23, 2018 at 9:24 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

The Morning Risk Report: Criminals Exploit G-20 Anti-Money Laundering Weaknesses

Criminals, human traffickers and sanctions evaders exploit loopholes in anti-money laundering regimes in the world's top economies, according to two recent studies.

Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:06 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Supreme Court to Hear Travel Ban Case

President Donald Trump’s restrictions on travelers from several Muslim-majority countries face a legal test Wednesday, when the Supreme Court considers whether the administration can categorically bar entry to the U.S. based on a person’s nationality.

Apr. 22, 2018 at 9:29 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

With Its Prime Disclosure, Amazon Redefines Big

The online retail juggernaut appears to sell memberships to about half of all U.S. households.

Apr. 21, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

U.S. Probes Wireless Carriers’ Work on SIM Card Alternative

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether U.S. wireless carriers and an industry trade group teamed up to make it harder for cellphone subscribers to switch providers.

Apr. 20, 2018 at 8:12 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Fox Rejected Higher Comcast Bid Due to Antitrust Concerns

21st Century Fox rejected an offer for its entertainment assets from cable giant Comcast largely over antitrust concerns, according to a regulatory filing, even though the bid was 16% higher than what Disney ultimately agreed to pay.

Apr. 19, 2018 at 12:12 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

MoviePass Owner’s Shares Tumble After Stock-Sale Plan

Helios & Matheson Analytics Inc. plans to sell up to $150 million worth of stock and largely pump the money into MoviePass Inc., the fast-growing movie-theater subscription company it bought last year.

Apr. 18, 2018 at 11:56 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Marissa Mayer: ‘Timing is Everything’

The former Yahoo CEO discussed her time at the company in an interview with the New York Times.

Apr. 18, 2018 at 10:42 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Stocks to Watch: Bank of America, Facebook, GM, Tropicana, Goldman Sachs, Macy’s, Starbucks, M&T

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Monday's session are Bank of America, Facebook, General Motors, Tropicana Entertainment and Goldman Sachs.

Apr. 16, 2018 at 9:26 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

A Utilities Fund That Offers More Than Just Safety

Reaves Utility Income’s John Bartlett seeks stocks that can deliver 5%-7% growth—and he’s not afraid to stretch out to do it.

Apr. 16, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

The Morning Risk Report: Fighting Ransomware, Phishing With Awareness

Ransomware, phishing and financial pretexting continue to be among the most vexing cybersecurity problems facing organizations, according to the latest analysis from Verizon Communications Inc.

Apr. 12, 2018 at 8:05 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Sprint, T-Mobile Restart Deal Talks, Once Again

Sprint and T-Mobile US have rekindled merger talks, as the wireless rivals explore a combination for the third time in four years.

Apr. 10, 2018 at 3:06 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Frontier Communications Creditors Jockey in Refinancing Push

Frontier Communications Corp. is getting pushback from creditors on a potential strategy for tackling nearly $18 billion in debt and coping with cord-cutting consumers.

Apr. 5, 2018 at 6:22 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

European Dividend Yields Look Enticing

Vodafone, Nestlé, and Novartis are among big-cap stocks with lofty, sustainable payouts.

Apr. 6, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Upstart MoviePass to Join With Cinema Service Moviefone

The fast-growing subscription company MoviePass is joining with one of the nation’s oldest cinema services. The majority owner of MoviePass has agreed to buy Moviefone from Verizon unit Oath.

Apr. 5, 2018 at 1:12 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

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Facebook Steps Up To The Earnings Plate, Comcast Bids For Sky (Wall Street Breakfast Podcast)

Apr. 25, 2018 at 8:23 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Wall Street Breakfast: Facebook Back In The Spotlight

Apr. 25, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Yahoo’s Successor to Pay $35 Million in Settlement Over Cyberbreach

Apr. 24, 2018 at 3:58 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Verizon Communications (VZ) on Q1 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Apr. 24, 2018 at 1:29 p.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

Apr. 24, 2018 at 10:22 a.m. ET
on Motley Fool

Who Is Driving Verizon's Management Team? (VZ)

Verizon's experienced team of executives includes Lowell C. McAdam, Michael D. Ellis and John G. Stratton, all of whom make crucial strategic decisions for the company.

Apr. 20, 2018 at 3:12 p.m. ET
on Investopedia.com

Verizon (VZ) Beats Q1 Earnings on Solid Wireless Business

Significant savings from the tax reform and top-line growth led by strong wireless revenues helped Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) to report solid first-quarter 2018 results.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 11:09 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Verizon Holds Its Ground in Wireless Market

Smartwatches and connected cars helped Verizon Communications Inc. defend its wireless-customer base as the carrier lays the groundwork for next-generation service at the end of the year.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

What Verizon Communication Inc.’s Earnings Say About VZ Stock

Apr. 24, 2018 at 10:41 a.m. ET
on InvestorPlace.com

Wall Street Recommendations for Charter ahead of 1Q18 Earnings

As of April 18, 27 analysts from different brokerage firms were actively tracking Charter (CHTR) stock.

Apr. 23, 2018 at 4:27 p.m. ET
on MarketRealist.com

Verizon Is a Steal at Current Price: Barclays

While wireless providers have underperformed, one bulls says concerns over VZ are overblown.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 10:21 a.m. ET
on Investopedia.com

Verizon Might Start Heading Higher

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:58 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Better Buy: Frontier Communications Corporation vs. AT&T

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:32 a.m. ET
on Motley Fool

Verizon (VZ) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimate, Misses on Revenues

Driven by a solid performance in the wireless business, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) beat first-quarter 2018 earnings estimates.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 8:52 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Verizon +2.5% as unlimited plans hold customers in Q1 beat

Apr. 24, 2018 at 9:29 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Charter’s Valuation ahead of 1Q18 Earnings

As of April 18, AT&T (T) was the largest US telecom company by market capitalization at ~$216.2 billion, followed by Verizon (VZ) at ~$198.3 billion.

Apr. 23, 2018 at 4:27 p.m. ET
on MarketRealist.com

Verizon Communications 2018 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Slides

Apr. 24, 2018 at 8:58 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Is Verizon Back on Track?

Verizon Communications released better-than-expected first-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Tuesday.

Apr. 24, 2018 at 7:48 a.m. ET
on 247WallSt.com

Industrials Enter The Earnings Spotlight, And Alphabet Sells Off (Wall Street Breakfast Podcast)

Apr. 24, 2018 at 8:25 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

12 Retirement Rules You Need In 2018

Apr. 24, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Today's Research Reports on Trending Tickers: Sprint and Verizon Communications

Apr. 25, 2018 at 8:32 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Altaba, Formerly Known as Yahoo!, Charged With Failing to Disclose Massive Cybersecurity Breach; Agrees To Pay $35 Million

Apr. 24, 2018 at 1:05 p.m. ET
on Newsfile Corp

Verizon Communications Inc. to Host Earnings Call

Apr. 24, 2018 at 6:55 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Managed Security Services Market Research Share Analysis and Trends By 2022

Apr. 24, 2018 at 4:32 a.m. ET
on Financeswire

Precision Farming Software Market Size & Share | Research Report, 2022

Apr. 24, 2018 at 3:46 a.m. ET
on Financeswire

The Global Managed Security Services Market is accounted for $20.22 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach $55.10 billion by 2023 growing at a CAGR of 15.3%

Apr. 23, 2018 at 10:36 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Should you buy or sell Akorn Inc., Google, Halliburton, Hasbro and Verizon Communications?

Apr. 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Verizon Communications to report earnings April 24

Apr. 23, 2018 at 7:25 a.m. ET
on GlobeNewswire

United States : Verizon bolsters in-house customer experience design team with acquisition of Moment

Apr. 21, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

United States : Fox chose Disney over Comcast on regulatory, stock fears: filing

Apr. 19, 2018 at 6:51 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

Verizon Bolsters In-House Customer Experience Design Team with Acquisition of Moment

Apr. 19, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. ET
on GlobeNewswire

Casa Systems Appoints Dan Mead and Joe Tibbetts to Board of Directors

Apr. 18, 2018 at 9:01 a.m. ET
on GlobeNewswire

Oath Hires Former Alibaba Group Executive as President & COO

Apr. 18, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Ignitia Office Selects Business Technology Partners for Scalable IT Systems at Brooklyn Co-Working Space

Apr. 16, 2018 at 9:01 a.m. ET
on PR.com

Fleet Management Market Global Industry Demand, Size, Growth Research Report By 2022

Apr. 16, 2018 at 6:49 a.m. ET
on Heraldkeeper

Wired News - Calix Partners with Infosys to Co-Create Advanced New Services for AXOS Platform

Apr. 12, 2018 at 7:20 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

The radio access network market is expected to be worth USD 9.88 billion in 2018 and is likely to reach USD 14.99 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.7% between 2018 and 2023

Apr. 10, 2018 at 8:55 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Opengear Earns Verizon Wireless Certification for ACM7000-LMV Resilience Gateway

Apr. 9, 2018 at 9:01 a.m. ET
on GlobeNewswire

Verizon takes industry lead in working with key partners to drive advancements on CBRS spectrum

Apr. 5, 2018 at 10:01 a.m. ET
on GlobeNewswire

Oath Names Joanna Lambert General Manager of Finance and Tech

Apr. 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Verizon Communications, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision wireless communications products and services. It operates through Wireless, and Wireline segments. The Wireless segment provides wireless voice and data services and equipment sales, which are provided to consumer, business, and government customers. The Wireline segment offers broadband video and data; corporate networking solutions; data center and cloud services; security and managed network services; and local and long distance voice services. The company was founded on June 30, 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. (See Full Profile)

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Apr. 23, 2018 at 4:27 p.m. ET
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Apr. 9, 2018 at 4:21 p.m. ET
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Verizon upgraded to buy from hold at SunTrust RH

Verizon shares jump 2% premarket

Verizon expects tax revamp to boost 2018 EPS by 55 cents to 65 cents

Verizon expects tax revamp to generate $3.5 bln to $4.0 bln increase to 2018 cash flow

Verizon sees full-year adj. EPS growth in low single digites

Verizon sees full-year revenue growth in low single-digits

Verizon's stock surges 2.2% premarket after Q1 results

Verizon Q1 revenue $31.772 bln s. $29.814 bln; FactSet consensus $31.245 bln

Verizon Q1 adj. EPS $1.17; FactSet consensus $1.11

Verizon Q1 EPS $1.11 vs. 84 cents

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