Verizon Communications (VZ) Dividend Yield, Date & History $39.80 -0.14 (-0.35%) (As of 12/24/2024 05:19 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Verizon Communications Dividend SummaryDividend Yield6.81%Annual Dividend$2.71Next Dividend Payment Feb. 3 Dividend Increase Track Record 20 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 1.98%Dividend Payout Ratio 116.81% Verizon Communications (VZ) pays an annual dividend of $2.71 per share, with a dividend yield of 6.81%. The next quarterly payment of $0.6775 per share is scheduled for Monday, February 3, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, January 10. VZ has grown its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.66%. The company currently pays out 116.81% of its earnings and 32.07% of its cash flow as dividends. 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We’re excited to offer you our exclusive report, "Options Trading Strategy: 2 (Surprisingly) Low-Cost Stocks Primed for Generating Monthly Income," FREE!👉 Yes, I Want the Free Report! 👈 Verizon Communications vs. The CompetitionCompare Verizon Communications' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Computer and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeVerizon CommunicationsComputer CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.71$0.03$1.39Dividend Yield6.81%2.78%3.65%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth1.98%12.57%15.74%Track Record20 years16 years25 yearsVerizon Communications Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings116.81%Based on This Year's Estimate58.79%Based on Next Year's Estimate57.17%Based on Cashflow32.07% Verizon Communications Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date12/5/2024quarterly$0.6775-$0.00050.07%6.37%1/10/20251/10/20252/3/20259/4/2024Quarterly$0.6780+$0.01301.95%6.56%10/10/202410/10/202411/1/20246/5/2024quarterly$0.6650 - 6.42%7/10/20247/10/20248/1/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for VZ and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Verizon Communications and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/29/2024quarterly$0.6650 - 6.6%4/9/20244/10/20245/1/202412/7/2023quarterly$0.6650 - 6.88%1/9/20241/10/20242/1/20249/7/2023quarterly$0.6650+$0.01251.92%7.71%10/6/202310/10/202311/1/20236/1/2023quarterly$0.6525 - 7.31%7/7/20237/10/20238/1/20233/2/2023quarterly$0.6525 - 6.86%4/6/20234/10/20235/1/2023This table shows Verizon Communications' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Verizon Communications Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Verizon Communications's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Verizon Communications is 6.81%. Learn more on VZ's dividend yield history. How much is Verizon Communications's annual dividend? The annual dividend for VZ shares is $2.71. Learn more on VZ's annual dividend history. How often does Verizon Communications pay dividends? Verizon Communications pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Verizon Communications's next dividend payment? Verizon Communications's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.6775 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, February 3, 2025. When was Verizon Communications's most recent dividend payment? Verizon Communications's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.6780 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, November 1, 2024. When is Verizon Communications's ex-dividend date? Verizon Communications's next ex-dividend date is Friday, January 10, 2025. When was Verizon Communications's most recent ex-dividend date? Verizon Communications's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 10, 2024. Is Verizon Communications's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.98% per year. What track record does Verizon Communications have of raising its dividend? Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for the past 20 consecutive years. When did Verizon Communications last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0005 on Thursday, December 5, 2024. What is Verizon Communications's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for VZ is: 116.81% based on the trailing year of earnings 58.79% based on this year's estimates 57.17% based on next year's estimates 32.07% based on cash flow Is Verizon Communications a good dividend stock? Verizon Communications' dividend yield of 6.79% is higher than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. VZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.78, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 20 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Verizon Communications' dividend payout ratio of 116.81% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, VZ will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 57.17% next year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Verizon Communications stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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