Verizon Communications P/E Ratio

Verizon Communications's p/e ratio stands at 12.26. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 12.96. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Verizon Communications sits lower the Telecommunications benchmark (12.96) with a P/E ratio of 12.26. That is roughly 5.4% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

Whether 12.26 is attractive depends on Verizon Communications's earnings outlook, competitive position, and how peers are valued. Investors typically ask: is growth accelerating, are margins stable, and is the multiple expanding or compressing over time? The history and comparison charts below are built for those checks.

The history chart shows how Verizon Communications's P/E ratio evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places VZ next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Telecommunications, P/E ratio is commonly used to spot outliers. Verizon Communications's reading of 12.26 (sector avg 12.96) is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.