Is VZ a good investment in 2026?

Verizon Communications trades at a P/E ratio of 10.4, with high volatility (30.4% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of VZ?

Based on 30-day volatility of 30.4%, VZ has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.24 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does VZ pay dividends?

Yes, Verizon Communications has a dividend yield of 6.72%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$178.21B

P/E RATIO

10.4

BETA

0.24

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

6.72%

52W HIGH

$51.68

52W LOW

$38.39

VOLATILITY

30.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$48.11 → $42.68-11.29%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$40.84 → $42.68+4.5%

VZ | 52-week chartLast updated: 7/13/2026

Communication Services Sector Context

Media, entertainment, telecommunications, and interactive services.

METRIC	VZ	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	10.4x	17.0x	↓ 39%
Beta	0.24	1.00	Less volatile
Div Yield	6.72%	1.20%	Above avg
30d Volatility	30.4%	25%	Higher risk

TOP COMMUNICATION SERVICES PEERS

GOOGL

Competitors Analysis

Compare VZ's key metrics against its main communication services sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
VZVZ(You are here)	$42.68	$178.21B	Communication Services	—
GOOGL	$352.51	$4.30T	Communication Services	VIEW →
META	$656.73	$1.67T	Communication Services	VIEW →
DIS	$96.00	$166.71B	Communication Services	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Verizon Communications is currently trading at $42.68, which is 17.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.24, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME24.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VZ a good buy right now?

Verizon Communications trades at 10.4x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is High based on 30.4% volatility.

Does VZ pay dividends?

Yes, Verizon Communications offers a dividend yield of 6.72%. This translates to approximately $2.87 per share annually.

How volatile is VZ?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.4% and beta of 0.24,VZ is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.