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Latest ROE for Verizon Communications: 16.85% — see history and peer comparisons.

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ROE

16.85%

Return on Equity

16.85%

Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) FAQ

Verizon Communications (VZ) currently reports a ROE of 16.85%. That is above the Telecommunications sector average of 10.45%. Use the charts on this page to explore Verizon Communications's ROE history and peer comparisons.

Verizon Communications's ROE of 16.85% is higher than the Telecommunications sector average of 10.45%. That is roughly 61.1% 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' ROE, but Verizon Communications's current 16.85% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 10.45%) 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 ROE of 16.85%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 10.45%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Verizon Communications, and consider following VZ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Verizon Communications is classified in the Telecommunications sector. On ROE, it currently shows 16.85% versus a sector average near 10.45%. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Telecommunications are usually more informative than comparing VZ with unrelated industries.