Verizon Communications Profit Margin

Verizon Communications's profit margin stands at 12.61% as of June 2026. That compares with 15.6% in the prior-year period — down 19.2% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.35%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Verizon Communications reported 12.61% in profit margin versus 15.6% a year earlier — a 19.2% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Verizon Communications sits lower the Telecommunications benchmark (13.35%) with a profit margin of 12.61%. That is roughly 5.6% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 12.61% for Verizon Communications means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Verizon Communications's profit margin 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.