Verizon Communications Inc

Verizon Communications Inc

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Market Cap$199.63B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Verizon Communications IncVerizon Communications Inc11.65.78%18%1.41.9

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 27, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Earnings Performance: Verizon reported total revenues of $34.4 billion for Q1 2026, a 2.9% year-over-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 7.6% to $1.28, marking the highest EPS growth rate in over four years. The company aims for adjusted EPS growth of 5% to 6% for the full year, up from the previous guidance of 4% to 5%.
Positive Subscriber Growth: The company achieved a significant turnaround in subscriber metrics, posting 55,000 postpaid phone net adds for Q1, the first positive growth in this metric for the first quarter since 2013. Verizon expects its postpaid phone net adds to be in the upper half of its previously stated range of 750,000 to 1 million for the year.
Improved Customer Retention and Churn: Verizon experienced a sequential improvement in consumer postpaid phone churn, which fell to 0.90% for Q1, down from 0.95% in Q4. This improvement in churn is attributed to a customer-centric approach that reduces friction and enhances the overall customer experience.

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$54.63

Target Price by Analysts

17.1% upsideVerizon Communications Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$81.46

Current Fair Value

74.6% upside

Undervalued by 74.6% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$199.63 Billion
Enterprise Value$387.14 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.77 (5.78%)
Earnings per Share$4.06
Beta0.22
Outstanding Shares4,205,000,000

Return

Return on Equity18.08%ROE
Return on Assets4.47%
Return on Invested Capital8.91%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio11.59P/E Ratio
PEG-31.64PEG
Price to Sales1.41Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.94Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue2.78
Enterprise Value to EBIT12.49
Enterprise Value to Net Income20
Total Debt to Enterprise0.51
Debt to Equity1.9Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 28, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.23
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$34.85 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 20, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.28
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$35.88 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.9912▼ 6.33%
Total Calls41,329,466▲ 8.34%
Total Puts40,966,530▲ 1.83%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %65.69%▼ 0.79%
Total Invested$139.31B▲ 21.06%
Investors Holding3,325▲ 151.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Verizon Communications Inc

CEO: Hans Vestberg

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee's expertise and official 'scoring' directly inform tax legislation developed by the Finance Committee, profoundly influencing Verizon's corporate tax burden and financial strategy.

Finance

This powerful committee directly impacts Verizon through its control over taxation (corporate tax rates, credits), trade policy (tariffs on equipment), and broader economic policies affecting consumer spending.

Judiciary

This committee oversees antitrust laws (relevant for large telecom mergers and competitive practices) and intellectual property, directly impacting Verizon's strategic growth and technology assets.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

This is a primary regulatory body for Verizon, overseeing the FCC (spectrum allocation, net neutrality, mergers) and FTC (consumer protection, antitrust), directly impacting Verizon's business model and operations.