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Communication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesScore data as of Sep 1, 2026

VZ

Catalysts
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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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 20, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 59/100

Momentum 78/100 and sentiment 58/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · Sentiment 30.18%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 78/100AIQ Edge 8/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+2.3%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+2.4%
Jul 24, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 24, 2026$1.27$1.30+2.4%$35.16B$34.25B
Apr 27, 2026$1.22$1.28+4.9%$34.82B$34.25B
Jan 30, 2026$1.05$1.09+3.8%$36.09B$36.4B
Oct 29, 2025$1.19$1.21+1.7%$34.26B$33.8B
Jul 21, 2025$1.19$1.22+2.5%$33.74B$34.5B
Apr 22, 2025$1.15$1.19+3.5%$33.28B$33.49B
Jan 24, 2025$1.11$1.10-0.9%$35.34B$35.68B
Oct 22, 2024$1.18$1.19+0.8%$33.42B$33.33B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
11
Buy
16
Hold
12-month analyst target
$49.29
-2.01% versus current price
Based on 7 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$43.00
-14.51% vs latest price
Average target
$49.29
-2.01% vs latest price
High target
$56.00
+11.33% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 20, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.29

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$34.8B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score58

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score78

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score59/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
7
Average target
$49.29
Target upside
-2.01%
Target range
$43.00 - $56.00
90-day revisions
-3

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
1
Negative
0
manilatimes.net · Aug 31, 2026

Verizon prepares network for potential Tropical Storm Edouard

At a glance

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 31, 2026

Is Verizon Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Verizon has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s growth prospects.

zacks.com · Aug 21, 2026

Top Analyst Reports for Dell, Marvell & Verizon Communications

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), as well as two micro-cap stocks, Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (TLF) and Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. (MITQ).

manilatimes.net · Aug 21, 2026

Verizon prepares network for potential tropical storm; Customer relief through August 31

At a glance

manilatimes.net · Aug 20, 2026

Verizon to redeem debt securities on September 21, 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. ('Verizon”) (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced that it will redeem, in whole, the following notes on September 21, 2026 (the 'Redemption Date”):

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VZ Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for VZ stock?

VZ's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move VZ stock?

Upcoming events that could move VZ include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could VZ's next earnings report affect the stock?

VZ's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive VZ stock higher?

VZ could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt VZ stock?

VZ could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.