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Verizon Communications - VZ Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $47.41
  • Forecasted Upside: 14.88%
  • Number of Analysts: 21
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 13 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$41.27 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.6 (1.48%)

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Analyst Price Target for VZ

Analyst Price Target is $47.41
▲ +14.88% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 21 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Verizon Communications in the last 3 months. The average price target is $47.41, with a high forecast of $56.00 and a low forecast of $40.00. The average price target represents a 14.88% upside from the last price of $41.27.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 21 investment analysts is to hold stock in Verizon Communications. This rating has held steady since October 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 11 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 13 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 13 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 13 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$49.00 ➝ $47.00
10/30/2025TD CowenLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$56.00 ➝ $51.00
10/30/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$50.50 ➝ $51.00
10/30/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$46.00 ➝ $44.00
10/24/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/21/2025BNP ParibasDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/21/2025BNP Paribas ExaneDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$44.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/6/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$50.00 ➝ $50.50
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/2/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$49.00
9/2/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$49.00
7/22/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $49.00
7/22/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$47.00 ➝ $48.00
7/22/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.00 ➝ $46.00
7/22/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $49.00
7/10/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00 ➝ $43.00
7/10/2025Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$47.00
7/8/2025Arete ResearchUpgradeStrong-Buy
7/7/2025Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral$45.00
4/28/2025Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $56.00
4/23/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$48.50 ➝ $49.00
4/11/2025Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$48.00
4/8/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$48.00 ➝ $48.50
4/1/2025OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00 ➝ $50.00
3/25/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00 ➝ $45.00
3/12/2025Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
3/3/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$47.50 ➝ $48.00
1/30/2025Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $55.00
1/29/2025DZ BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$40.00
1/27/2025ArgusUpgradeStrong-Buy
1/27/2025ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$47.00 ➝ $47.50
1/24/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $42.00
1/24/2025Wolfe ResearchBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $51.00
1/24/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower Target$46.00 ➝ $42.00
1/15/2025TD CowenUpgradeStrong-Buy
12/20/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $45.00
12/10/2024Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$48.00
10/24/2024KeyCorpDowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/23/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $44.00
10/18/2024ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$46.50 ➝ $47.25
10/1/2024Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $55.00
9/26/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$41.00 ➝ $45.00
9/25/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $49.00
9/24/2024Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $48.00
9/23/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00 ➝ $46.00
9/9/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00 ➝ $42.00
9/6/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$46.00 ➝ $44.00
7/23/2024TD CowenBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $51.00
7/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$46.00 ➝ $45.00
7/23/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00 ➝ $42.00
7/10/2024ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.50 ➝ $46.50
7/1/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$50.00
5/17/2024Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $52.00
4/23/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$44.00 ➝ $40.00
4/23/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00 ➝ $48.00
4/3/2024OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00
4/2/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$36.00 ➝ $40.00
3/22/2024Redburn AtlanticUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$33.00 ➝ $39.00
2/20/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$35.00 ➝ $36.00
1/30/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $47.00
1/26/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00 ➝ $44.00
1/25/2024Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $50.00
1/24/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $44.00
1/24/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $43.00
1/24/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $46.00
1/24/2024Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$42.00 ➝ $46.00
1/24/2024Daiwa Capital MarketsUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $47.00
1/16/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$42.00 ➝ $45.00
1/4/2024Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$46.00
1/3/2024KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$45.00
12/19/2023OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$43.00
12/14/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $42.00
12/13/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$35.00 ➝ $40.00
11/2/2023Tigress FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$64.00 ➝ $45.00
10/25/2023BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$37.00 ➝ $38.00
8/29/2023CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$39.00 ➝ $40.00
8/22/2023OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$43.00
8/3/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$44.00
7/27/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$42.00 ➝ $39.00
7/26/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$51.00 ➝ $42.00
7/20/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$40.00 ➝ $36.00
7/18/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$44.00
7/17/2023Edward JonesDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/5/2023HSBCLower Target$42.50 ➝ $39.00
4/6/2023OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$46.00
3/23/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral$51.00 ➝ $41.00
1/26/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$39.00 ➝ $42.00
1/25/2023OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$50.00 ➝ $46.00
1/25/2023CowenLower TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $49.00
1/25/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$42.00 ➝ $40.00
12/19/2022Moffett NathansonUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$41.00
12/16/2022Tigress FinancialLower Target$68.00 ➝ $64.00
12/15/2022Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$41.00 ➝ $44.00
10/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$43.00
10/26/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$58.00 ➝ $41.00
10/25/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$48.00 ➝ $39.00
10/24/2022Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$54.00 ➝ $51.00
10/24/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$50.00 ➝ $42.00
10/24/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$64.00 ➝ $55.00
10/24/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$47.00 ➝ $37.00
10/24/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$64.00 ➝ $55.00
10/24/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$40.00 ➝ $37.00
10/7/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$48.00 ➝ $40.00
10/6/2022Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $54.00
10/6/2022OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$50.00
9/29/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$48.00 ➝ $40.00
9/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $47.00
8/18/2022Moffett NathansonDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$41.00
7/28/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$64.00 ➝ $51.00
7/25/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$60.00 ➝ $58.00
7/25/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$71.00 ➝ $64.00
7/25/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$57.00 ➝ $47.00
7/22/2022ScotiabankDowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
7/22/2022BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
7/19/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$59.00 ➝ $58.00
7/8/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$58.00 ➝ $52.00
7/7/2022Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperform$64.00
6/24/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingHold$57.00
6/22/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$57.00 ➝ $54.00
6/21/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$58.00 ➝ $54.00
6/2/2022Wolfe ResearchLower TargetPeer Perform$60.00 ➝ $51.00
4/29/2022DZ BankDowngradeHold ➝ Sell$44.00
4/25/2022William BlairReiterated RatingMarket Perform
4/25/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$61.00 ➝ $55.00
3/4/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy$61.00
1/26/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $56.00
1/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$56.00 ➝ $57.00
1/21/2022Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $68.00
1/11/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeConviction-Buy ➝ Buy
12/23/2021Daiwa Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageNeutral$57.00
10/21/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$68.00 ➝ $71.00
10/21/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$58.00 ➝ $56.00
10/19/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$55.00
10/11/2021BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$56.00 ➝ $55.00
9/28/2021Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingBuy$64.00
9/20/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageHold$57.00
7/22/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaInitiated CoverageHold$57.00
7/22/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $65.00
7/22/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$66.00 ➝ $68.00
7/22/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$59.00 ➝ $60.00
7/7/2021Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuy$67.00
6/25/2021Redburn PartnersInitiated CoverageSell$50.00
6/23/2021CowenReiterated RatingBuy
5/24/2021HSBCBoost TargetHold$58.00 ➝ $62.00
5/3/2021Moffett NathansonReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral
4/27/2021Moffett NathansonDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $57.00
3/24/2021Tigress FinancialUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
3/11/2021Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$64.00
3/3/2021OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
2/25/2021ScotiabankDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform
2/25/2021OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
1/19/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$61.00 ➝ $59.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.26 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 19 negative mentions
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Current Sentiment

  • 204 very positive mentions
  • 30 positive mentions
  • 19 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Verizon Communications logo
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Today's Range

Now: $41.27
Low: $40.67
High: $41.35

50 Day Range

MA: $40.77
Low: $38.44
High: $43.95

52 Week Range

Now: $41.27
Low: $37.58
High: $47.35

Volume

28,376,839 shs

Average Volume

23,682,626 shs

Market Capitalization

$174.01 billion

P/E Ratio

8.82

Dividend Yield

6.79%

Beta

0.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Verizon Communications?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued reports on Verizon Communications in the last twelve months: Arete Research, Argus, Bank of America Corporation, BNP Paribas, BNP Paribas Exane, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank AG, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Tigress Financial, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Verizon Communications?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Verizon Communications in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $47.41, suggesting a possible upside of 14.9%. Tigress Financial has the highest price target set, predicting VZ will reach $56.00 in the next twelve months. DZ Bank AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $40.00 for Verizon Communications in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Verizon Communications?

Verizon Communications currently has 13 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in VZ, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Verizon Communications?

Other companies that are similar to Verizon Communications include Apple, Charter Communications, Comcast, Alphabet and Alphabet. Learn More about companies similar to Verizon Communications.

How do I contact Verizon Communications' investor relations team?

Verizon Communications' physical mailing address is 1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY, 10036. The cell phone carrier's listed phone number is (212) 395-1000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Verizon Communications is www.verizon.com. Learn More about contacing Verizon Communications investor relations.