Verizon Communications (VZ) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is expected to be releasing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, January 30th. Analysts expect Verizon Communications to post earnings of $1.06 per share and revenue of $36.2048 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The cell phone carrier reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $33.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.19 billion. Verizon Communications had a net margin of 14.43% and a return on equity of 19.31%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.19 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Verizon Communications to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Verizon Communications Stock Up 0.6%

VZ stock opened at $39.49 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $40.40 and a 200 day moving average of $41.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $166.51 billion, a PE ratio of 8.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.74 and a beta of 0.34. The company has a quick ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. Verizon Communications has a 52 week low of $38.39 and a 52 week high of $47.35.

Verizon Communications Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, January 12th will be issued a $0.69 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, January 12th. This represents a $2.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.0%. Verizon Communications’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 58.97%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Verizon Communications

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Verizon Communications in the third quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC grew its stake in Verizon Communications by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC now owns 7,457 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock valued at $328,000 after acquiring an additional 737 shares during the period. Apexium Financial LP increased its holdings in Verizon Communications by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter. Apexium Financial LP now owns 21,725 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $955,000 after acquiring an additional 393 shares in the last quarter. Hancock Whitney Corp raised its position in Verizon Communications by 0.5% during the third quarter. Hancock Whitney Corp now owns 850,379 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $37,374,000 after acquiring an additional 4,622 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. raised its position in Verizon Communications by 8.4% during the third quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 45,777 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $2,012,000 after acquiring an additional 3,563 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.06% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

VZ has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays initiated coverage on shares of Verizon Communications in a report on Thursday. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $43.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Verizon Communications from $49.00 to $47.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Verizon Communications from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $44.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Scotiabank raised their price objective on Verizon Communications from $50.50 to $51.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Verizon Communications from $48.00 to $47.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.00.

About Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) is a major U.S.-based telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and information services. Its operations span consumer and business markets, with core offerings that include wireless voice and data services, fixed-line broadband and fiber-optic services, and enterprise networking solutions. Verizon is headquartered in New York City and operates a nationwide wireless network that supports consumer subscribers as well as business and government customers.

The company’s consumer products include mobile phone plans, unlimited data services, and Fios, its branded fiber-optic internet, television and voice service for homes and small businesses.