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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.

VZ Stock Analysis Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) currently has an AIQ Score of 59/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 78/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 45/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · Market-close data

VZ at a Glance

Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.

MetricCurrent
Price$50.30
AIQ Score59/100
Overall ViewNeutral
Technical Analysis ConsensusStrong Buy
Market Cap$197.38B
P/E Ratio9.85
Forward P/E
EPS$0.92
Revenue TTM$34.25B
Dividend Yield2.79%
Beta0.23
Volume20.19M
52-week range$10.60-$51.68
RSI 1476.35
50-Day SMA$46.16
200-Day SMA$45.58
Analyst Price Target$49.29
Next EarningsOct 20, 2026
As of Sep 1, 2026 · Market close
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VZ

Overview
Verizon Communications Inc.
Communication Services· Telecommunications Services
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 8/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 1, 2026
Last price
$50.30
+$0.28 (+0.56%)
Latest market quote
Momentum78
Value65
Quality45
Risk Resilience46
Sentiment58
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VZ Stock Analysis Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) currently has an AIQ Score of 59/100/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 78/100/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 45/100/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · Market-close data
AIQ Composite Posture: Mixed

In a neutral regime, VZ has AIQ Score of 59/100 with Momentum base of 78/100 and fading Quality at 45/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.

Signal Conflict Detected

Momentum (78/100) leads while Quality (45/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.

Communication Services · 0.56% stock move · VZ classified in Telecommunications Services.

Current Evidence

NeutralVZ is in a neutral AIQ regime; Momentum is the strongest visible factor at 78/100.
Core coverage reflects visible evidence only

AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary

Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.

Is VZ Bullish or Bearish Right Now?

VZ currently has a neutral overall setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 78/100, while Quality is weakest at 45/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.

Bull Case
  • - Momentum is constructive at 78/100.
  • - Price is +8.96% above its 50-day SMA.
  • - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (38 vs 6).
Bear Case
  • - Analyst target implies -2.01% downside from the latest quote.

Current Consensus

VZ's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Buy, with 38 buy, 1 neutral, and 6 sell votes. VZ's 14-day RSI is 76.35, which places the stock in an overbought momentum range. VZ's beta is 0.23, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.

Signal Confidence
High agreement

What Changed in VZ?

Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. The page still shows the latest market-close evidence and timestamps.

AIQ Score
Momentum
Quality
Risk

What Would Change the VZ Outlook?

The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.

Bullish confirmation

AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.

Bearish deterioration

AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.

VZ Research Cluster

Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.

VZ Fundamentals

VZ valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.

Revenue
$34.25B
Net income
$3.84B
Free cash flow
$6.43B
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VZ Technical Analysis

VZ technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.

Technical Analysis Consensus
Strong Buy
RSI 14
76.35
Price vs SMA-50
+8.96%
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VZ Stock Catalysts

Track VZ earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.

Next earnings
Oct 20, 2026
Analyst target
$49.29
News items
5
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VZ Dividend Analysis

VZ dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.

Dividend yield
2.79%
Annual dividend
$2.76
Payout ratio
View VZ dividend history and analysis

VZ Financial Data

VZ revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.

Quarter revenue
$34.25B
EPS
$0.92
Periods
8
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VZ Risk Analysis

VZ volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.

Beta
0.23
Risk score
46/100
AIQ Score
59/100
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VZ Stock News

VZ stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.

News items
5
Updated
Sep 2, 2026
Sentiment
58/100
Read VZ stock news

About the AIQ Score

Methodology for the current stock evidence.

As of Sep 1, 2026 · Market close

The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.

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Factor Diagnostics

A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.

AIQ Component Profile

Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.

Catalyst preview

Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.

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Quarterly evidence

8 recent quarterly periods are available for review.

Checked Sep 2, 2026

AIQ Pro

Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.

Fundamentals Verdict

Value and quality should explain the score, not sit behind it.

P/E
12.31
As of Sep 1, 2026
Revenue growth
-0.54%
Gross margin
59.09%
Debt / equity
1.81
Latest quarterly evidence

Latest period Jun 30, 2026.

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Quarter revenue
$34.25B
Quarter net income
$3.84B
Quarter free cash flow
$6.43B

Market Confirmation

Technicals are summarized first, with the indicator library behind it.

Trend
Bullish
Momentum
Bullish
RSI 14
76.35
MACD
1.12

Risk Alignment

Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.

Resilience
46/100
Beta
0.23
Annual volatility
25.40%
Max drawdown
-18.28%
Recent News
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Sentiment —
No recent news found for VZ

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis

Snapshot summary of AIQ score, trend, and risk context.

Verizon Communications Inc. has an AIQ Score of 59/100 in a Neutral regime. Momentum is strongest at 78/100.

The main conflict is that momentum leads at 78/100 while quality lags at 45/100. Review the supporting factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.

Beta is 0.23, below market sensitivity. Current price is $50.30 and RSI (14) is 76.3.

Regime Context
VZ is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 59/100.
Signal Conflict
The primary conflict is that momentum leads at 78/100 while quality lags at 45/100.
Factor Evidence
Momentum 78/100 · Value 65/100 · Quality 45/100 · Risk 46/100 · Sentiment 58/100
Persistence
Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro.
Factor strength
Pass
Momentum is the strongest factor at 78/100.
Timing
Pass
Momentum is 78/100 and RSI (14) is 76.3.
Regime fit
Wait
VZ is in a Neutral regime at 59/100.
Risk control
Wait
Risk factor is 46/100 with beta 0.23 and annual volatility 25.40%.
Conflict
Wait
Current conflict: momentum leads at 78/100 while quality lags at 45/100.
AIQ Score59/100/100
Price$50.30
Beta0.23
RSI (14)76.3

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Portfolio Implication

VZ currently shows balanced but still concentration-sensitive risk. Beta is 0.23, below market sensitivity.

VZ Stock FAQ

What is VZ stock price today?

Verizon Communications Inc.'s current stock price is $50.30. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.

Is VZ bullish or bearish right now?

VZ's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.

What is VZ's market cap?

VZ's market cap is $197.38B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.

What is VZ's current P/E ratio?

VZ's current P/E ratio is 9.85 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.

What is VZ's RSI?

VZ's 14-day RSI is 76.35 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.

Is VZ above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?

VZ is 8.96% from its 50-day SMA and 10.36% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.

When is VZ's next earnings date?

VZ's next earnings date is currently listed as Oct 20, 2026. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.

Does VZ pay a dividend?

VZ's dividend yield is 2.79% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.