Verizon Communications Profit Margin

Verizon Communications (VZ) currently reports a profit margin of 12.61% as of June 2026. That compares with 15.6% in the prior-year period — down 19.2% year over year. That is above the Telecommunications sector average of 10.84%. Use the charts on this page to explore Verizon Communications's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Verizon Communications's profit margin decreased from 15.6% to 12.61% — a 19.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Verizon Communications's profit margin of 12.61% is higher than the Telecommunications sector average of 10.84%. That is roughly 16.3% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Verizon Communications's current 12.61% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 10.84%) and against VZ's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 12.61%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 10.84%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Verizon Communications, and consider following VZ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.