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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.
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.
VZ at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $50.30 |
| AIQ Score | 59/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Buy |
| Market Cap | $197.38B |
| P/E Ratio | 9.85 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | $0.92 |
| Revenue TTM | $34.25B |
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
| Beta | 0.23 |
| Volume | 20.19M |
| 52-week range | $10.60-$51.68 |
| RSI 14 | 76.35 |
| 50-Day SMA | $46.16 |
| 200-Day SMA | $45.58 |
| Analyst Price Target | $49.29 |
| Next Earnings | Oct 20, 2026 |
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OverviewVZ 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.
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.
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
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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.
- - 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).
- - 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.
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.
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.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis
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.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Checklist | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Score | 59/100/100 |
| Price | $50.30 |
| Beta | 0.23 |
| RSI (14) | 76.3 |
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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.