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Verizon Communications (VZ)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$41.56 USD

41.56
16,032,773

+0.58 (1.42%)

Updated Jun 4, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $41.52 -0.04 (-0.10%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.08%
2Buy17.91%
3Hold9.44%
4Sell5.10%
5Strong Sell2.55%
S&P50011.04%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value B Growth B Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 25% (186 out of 249)

Industry: Wireless National

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Zacks News

Verizon Communications Inc. was formed through the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE Corp. The company offers communication services in the form of local phone service, long distance, wireless and data services. In Jan 2006, Verizon completed its merger with MCI Corporation, a leader in long distance and data networking. With the acquisition of Alltel Wireless Corp. in early 2009, Verizon has surpassed AT&T Inc. as the largest wireless carrier in the North America, serving millions of customers nationwide. With the ramp-up of 5G service across the country, Verizon is likely to retain its lead in promulgating 5G mobile networks nationwide by using virtualized machines, advanced levels of operational automation and adaptability. Effective second-quarter 2019, the company has reorganized its operating segments under its new operating structure dubbed Verizon 2.0.

U.S. Telecom: Price Competition to Intensify

by Zacks Equity Research

We recently saw the four major wireless telecommunications companies ??? AT&T Inc. (T), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Sprint Corp. (S) and T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS) ??? participating in the unlimited postpaid data plan war.

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    Q1 Ends; What to Expect from Earnings?

    by Mark Vickery

    On this final day of calendar Q1, we can now reflect a bit on how 2017 is progressing from an investor perspective.

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      A Low Price Stock Seeing Big Accumulation

      by Brian Bolan

      A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that checks the box for growth is seeing its stock move higher on big volume over the last few days.

        T-Mobile US (TMUS) to Offer Latest Versions of iPhone 7

        by Zacks Equity Research

        T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS) has announced that it will sell the latest versions iPhone 7 devices, both online and in stores, starting Friday, Mar 24.

          Cable MSOs Maintain Lead in High-Speed Broadband Market

          by Zacks Equity Research

          Per a recent report by Leichtman Research Group Inc., the cable MSOs in the U.S. have successfully maintained their lead over telecom operators in the high-speed broadband (Internet) market.

            Caterpillar Seeks Former Attorney General's Help in Probe

            by Zacks Equity Research

            Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has sought the help of former U.S. Attorney General, William P. Barr to assist the company in the investigation.

              The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: U.S. Bancorp, Verizon, EOG Resources, Sanofi and Nokia

              by Zacks Equity Research

              The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: U.S. Bancorp, Verizon, EOG Resources, Sanofi and Nokia

                Is Verizon (VZ) Zero-Rating its Data on FiOS Mobile App?

                by Zacks Equity Research

                Verizon Communications (VZ) has decided to offer free data for FiOS cable TV service to all Verizon Wireless customers.

                  Equinix to Buy Verizon Assets with Public & Notes Offerings

                  by Zacks Equity Research

                  Equinix Inc. (EQIX) recently announced its plan of commencing concurrent public offerings of $1.75 billion of its common stock and $1.125 billion in principal amount of its senior notes due 2027.

                    Will Verizon's (VZ) FiOS Gain Popularity as a Prepaid Plan?

                    by Zacks Equity Research

                    Verizon (VZ) has decided to offer its Fiber Optic Service or FiOS as a prepaid plan called FiOS Prepaid.

                      Comcast Invests in Digital Media Industry, Eyes Snap Inc

                      by Zacks Equity Research

                      Comcast (CMCSA) came up with an IPO (initial public offering) investment of $500 million in social media company, Snap Inc.

                        Equinix Expands in Europe, Buys Assets from ICT-Center AG

                        by Zacks Equity Research

                        Equinix Inc. (EQIX) recently announced an agreement to acquire ICT-Center AG's Zurich-based data center operating business in Switzerland.

                          The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Disney, Verizon, Chevron, Broadcom and PNC Financial

                          by Zacks Equity Research

                          The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Disney, Verizon, Chevron, Broadcom and PNC Financial

                            Frontier Communications (FTR) Q4 Loss Wider than Expected

                            by Zacks Equity Research

                            Frontier Communications Corp. (FTR) reported disappointing financial results in the fourth quarter of 2016. The company???s adjusted net loss was wider-than the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues also fell short of the mark.

                              United States Cellular (USM) Tops Q4 Earnings, Revenues Lag

                              by Zacks Equity Research

                              United States Cellular Corp. (USM) posted mixed financial results in the fourth quarter of 2016. While the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, the bottom line was better than the mark.

                                Telecom Stocks' Q4 Earnings to Watch on Feb 24: SATS, USM

                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                Two telecom stocks - U.S. Cellular(USM) and EchoStar (SATS) are expected to release fourth-quarter 2016 earnings on Feb 24.

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                                  Stock Market Roundup, Feb. 21: VZ Nabs YHOO For Cheap, WMT & HD Gain

                                  by Ryan McQueeney

                                  Stocks gained in the morning on the back of several positive reports from the retail sector, which included earnings beats from Wal-Mart and Home Depot, and that momentum continued into an afternoon that saw investors excited about the latest merger news.

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                                    Verizon Trims $350 Million Off of Yahoo Merger

                                    by Parth Panchal

                                    Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications (VZ) has announced it will be acquiring Yahoo???s (YHOO) core internet business at a discount of $350 million for $4.48 billion.

                                      Charter Communications Plans to Execute 5G Network Trials

                                      by Zacks Equity Research

                                      Charter Communications Inc. (CHTR) recently announced that the company is launching experimental field trials of the upcoming 5G wireless network.

                                        Charter Communications (CHTR) Tops Q4 Earnings & Revenues

                                        by Zacks Equity Research

                                        Charter Communications Inc. (CHTR) reported strong financial results in fourth-quarter 2016, wherein both the top line and bottom-line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates.

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                                          Yahoo Gets Boost on Updated Verizon Buyout Deal

                                          by Benjamin Rains

                                          Verizon is nearing a new and discounted deal to purchase Yahoo. The revised deal comes after Yahoo made public two major data breaches after the original $4.8 billion deal was announced in July 2016.

                                            Will T-Mobile US (TMUS) Disappoint Investors in Q4 Earnings?

                                            by Zacks Equity Research

                                            T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results, before the opening bell on Feb 14.

                                              The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, T-Mobile US and Vodafone Group

                                              by Zacks Equity Research

                                              The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, T-Mobile US and Vodafone Group

                                                Global IoT Prospects Bright, Investors Pour in Billions

                                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                                Internet of Things (IoT) is the latest in the line of service and business models that is quickly gaining market traction.

                                                  Does Verizon (VZ) Make for a Suitable Value Pick Right Now?

                                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                                  Let's find out if Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) stock is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now.