Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
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Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, VZ is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Verizon Communications Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $180.86B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 15 Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its D/E Ratio of 2.93x is the highest of the 15 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VZ is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How VZ ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $180.86B | 1/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 11.18x | 4/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.74x | 4/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.43% | 1/5 |
| EPS | $3.85 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $25.01 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $33.43 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.6% | 6/12 |
| ROA | 3.9% | 8/15 |
| ROIC | 8.2% | 6/16 |
| Operating Margin | 20.5% | 3/16 |
| Net Margin | 11.6% | 4/14 |
| EBT Margin | 15.6% | 4/16 |
| Tax Rate | 23.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.60x | 13/16 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.57x | 7/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.93x | 1/15 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.95x | 1/15 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.9x | 7/15 |
| Working Capital | -$24.64B | 16/16 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $38.80B | 1/18 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 4.6% | 5/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.34x | 7/12 |
| Receivables Turnover | 12.7x | 7/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.1x | 6/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 29 days | 5/12 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $138.90B | 1/13 |
| Operating Income | $28.53B | 1/18 |
| Net Income | $16.17B | 2/15 |
| SG&A Expense | $34.75B | 1/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VZ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.80 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 72.7% | 1/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 4155M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $37.57B | 9.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.75B | 0.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $10.92B | 2.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.04B | 0.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $304.99B | 74.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $41.79B | 10.2% of assets |
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Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Verizon Communications Inc (Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)): 29 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | ▶ | $180.86B |
| T At&T Inc. | ▶ | $156.58B |
| TIMB Tim S.A. | ▶ | $43.49B |
| VIV Telefonica Brasil S.A. | ▼ | $39.21B |
| LUMN Lumen Technologies, Inc. | ▶ | $5.15B |
| PHI Pldt Inc. | ▶ | $4.06B |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ | ▶ | $4.00B |
| IDT Idt Corp | ▲ | $2.06B |
| ATEX Anterix Inc. | ▶ | $1.66B |
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co/Va/ | ▶ | $582M |
| ATNI Atn International, Inc. | ▼ | $399M |
| GLTK Globaltech Corp | ▲ | $248M |
| CXDO Crexendo, Inc. | ▲ | $193M |
| NUVR Nuvera Communications, Inc. | ▲ | $83M |
| SURG Surgepays, Inc. | ▼ | $7M |
| AMX America Movil Sab De Cv/ | ▶ | N/A |
| BCE Bce Inc | ▼ | N/A |
| CTGG Qwest Corp | ▼ | N/A |
| FULO Fullnet Communications Inc | ▼ | N/A |
| HWNI High Wire Networks, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| IQST Iqstel Inc | ▼ | N/A |
| MACT Machten, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| NTTYY Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp | ▶ | N/A |
| NXPL Nextplat Corp | ▶ | N/A |
| ORANY Orange | ▼ | N/A |
| SLDC Solidus Communications, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| TELFY Telefonica S A | ▶ | N/A |
| TEO Telecom Argentina Sa | ▲ | N/A |
| TKC Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A S | ▼ | N/A |
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Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, VZ is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Verizon Communications Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VZ is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Verizon Communications Inc forecasts updated?
Verizon Communications Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Verizon Communications Inc's industry peers?
29 issuers in our coverage, VZ included, share the SEC industry code Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone). The largest are: At&T Inc. (T), Tim S.A. (TIMB), Telefonica Brasil S.A. (VIV), Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), Pldt Inc. (PHI), Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ (TDS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.