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Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Verizon Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
9

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Verizon Communications in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for VZ.

Consensus Price Target

$47.35
12.99% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verizon Communications, the average price target is $47.35. The highest price target for VZ is $55.00, while the lowest price target for VZ is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.99% from the current price of $41.91.
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VZ Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/25/24 to 4/25/25
1 Month Ago
3/26/24 to 3/26/25
3 Months Ago
1/26/24 to 1/25/25
1 Year Ago
4/26/23 to 4/25/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$47.35$46.71$46.29$44.21
Forecasted Upside12.99% Upside5.71% Upside17.09% Upside12.73% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

VZ Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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VZ Price Targets by Month

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Verizon Communications Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVerizon CommunicationsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.61
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.99% Upside133.02% Upside21.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/23/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
Maher Yaghi
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$48.50 ➝ $49.00+14.57%
4/11/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
K. Maral
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$48.00+11.77%
4/1/2025Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Timothy Horan
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00 ➝ $50.00+10.49%
3/25/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Jonathan Atkin
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00 ➝ $45.00+3.08%
3/12/2025Wolfe Research
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P. Supino
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/30/2025Tigress Financial
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Ivan Feinseth
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $55.00+39.36%
1/29/2025DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$40.00-1.09%
1/27/2025Argus
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J. Bonner
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/24/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $42.00+5.84%
1/15/2025TD Cowen
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G. Williams
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/20/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $45.00+12.78%
12/10/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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P. Supino
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$48.00+13.29%
10/24/2024KeyCorp
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B. Nispel
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
9/26/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$41.00 ➝ $45.00+0.51%
9/25/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $49.00+9.60%
9/24/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $48.00+8.06%
7/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$46.00 ➝ $45.00+15.12%
7/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Initiated CoverageBuy$50.00+21.24%
4/23/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$44.00 ➝ $40.00+0.48%
3/22/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$33.00 ➝ $39.00-3.75%
1/26/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00 ➝ $44.00+3.95%
1/24/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $47.00+11.27%
8/3/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$44.00+33.58%
7/17/2023Edward Jones
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/5/2023HSBC
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 Lower Target$42.50 ➝ $39.00+12.78%

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Should I Buy Verizon Communications Stock? VZ Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Verizon Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Verizon Communications
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Verizon Communications Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $43.79, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the telecommunications sector.
  • Recent institutional investments have shown confidence in Verizon Communications Inc., with several firms increasing their holdings significantly, indicating strong market support.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $180 billion, suggesting stability and a strong presence in the telecommunications industry.
  • Verizon Communications Inc. has a relatively low P/E ratio of 10.33, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive option for value investors.
  • With a beta of 0.41, Verizon Communications Inc. is considered less volatile than the market, which can be appealing for risk-averse investors seeking stable returns.

Verizon Communications
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Verizon Communications Inc. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been notable, with executives recently offloading shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which may raise concerns about financial stability and the ability to manage obligations.
  • Recent analyst ratings have been mixed, with some firms downgrading their outlook on the stock, suggesting potential uncertainty in future performance.
  • Insiders currently own only 0.10% of the stock, which may indicate a disconnect between management and shareholder interests.
  • The price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.45 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could deter growth-focused investors.

VZ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verizon Communications is $47.35, with a high forecast of $55.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verizon Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VZ shares.

According to analysts, Verizon Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 12.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Verizon Communications's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Verizon Communications has been rated by research analysts at Argus, DZ Bank, Evercore ISI, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Tigress Financial, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Verizon Communications less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Verizon Communications is 2.61 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how VZ compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VZ) was last updated on 4/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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