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

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
10

Buy
9

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for VZ.

Consensus Price Target

$46.08
8.47% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Verizon Communications, the average price target is $46.08. The highest price target for VZ is $55.00, while the lowest price target for VZ is $39.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.47% from the current price of $42.49.

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VZ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 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	$46.08	$46.54	$46.37	$44.00
Forecasted Upside	8.47% Upside	19.50% Upside	7.46% Upside	8.03% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	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.

VZ Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Verizon Communications Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Verizon Communications	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.58	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.47% Upside	51.86% Upside	12.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VZ News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/30/2025	Tigress Financial 3 of 5 stars	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $55.00	+39.36%
1/29/2025	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$40.00	-1.09%
1/27/2025	Argus 2 of 5 stars	J. Bonner Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/27/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Maher Yaghi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$47.00 ➝ $47.50	+17.62%
1/24/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$40.00 ➝ $42.00	+5.84%
1/24/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$50.00 ➝ $51.00	+28.36%
1/24/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$46.00 ➝ $42.00	+5.63%
1/15/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Williams Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
12/20/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$44.00 ➝ $45.00	+12.78%
12/10/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Supino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$48.00	+13.29%
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10/24/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Nispel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
9/26/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$41.00 ➝ $45.00	+0.51%
9/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$47.00 ➝ $49.00	+9.60%
9/24/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$44.00 ➝ $48.00	+8.06%
7/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$46.00 ➝ $45.00	+15.12%
7/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$50.00	+21.24%
4/23/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$44.00 ➝ $40.00	+0.48%
4/23/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$48.00 ➝ $48.00	+24.29%
3/22/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral	$33.00 ➝ $39.00	-3.75%
1/26/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$42.00 ➝ $44.00	+3.95%
1/24/2024	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$36.00 ➝ $47.00	+11.27%
8/3/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$44.00	+33.58%
7/17/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
6/5/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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 Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Verizon Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Verizon Communications
Bull Case

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

Verizon Communications Inc. has a strong dividend yield of 6.45%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6775 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The company reported a net margin of 12.99% and a return on equity of 19.80%, indicating efficient management and profitability. These metrics suggest that Verizon Communications Inc. is effectively generating profit from its equity and managing its expenses well.
Analysts forecast an earnings per share (EPS) of 4.69 for the current year, which indicates potential growth in profitability. This positive outlook can attract investors looking for growth opportunities.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $46.08, suggesting that there is optimism about the stock's future performance. This can be a positive signal for potential investors.
The current stock price is approximately $39.88, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price compared to the consensus price target.

Verizon Communications
Bear Case

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

The company recently missed earnings expectations by $0.01, reporting an EPS of $1.10 compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11. This could raise concerns about its ability to meet future earnings targets.
Verizon Communications Inc. has a relatively high dividend payout ratio of 65.46%, which means a significant portion of its earnings is being paid out as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Insider selling has been observed, with the CEO selling 8,000 shares recently. This could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's future performance, which may deter potential investors.
Some analysts have downgraded their price targets for the stock, indicating a cautious outlook. For instance, Royal Bank of Canada reduced its price objective from $46.00 to $42.00, which may signal potential challenges ahead.
The competitive landscape in the telecommunications industry is intense, with ongoing pressure from rivals. This could impact Verizon Communications Inc.'s market share and profitability in the long run.

VZ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Verizon Communications is $46.08, with a high forecast of $55.00 and a low forecast of $39.00.
: 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verizon Communications in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VZ shares.
: According to analysts, Verizon Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 8.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Verizon Communications's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Verizon Communications has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, 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 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how VZ compares to other companies.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Forecast & Price Target