Is VZ a good investment in 2026?

Verizon Communications trades at a P/E ratio of 12.3, with medium volatility (17.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of VZ?

Based on 30-day volatility of 17.7%, VZ has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.28 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does VZ pay dividends?

Yes, Verizon Communications has a dividend yield of 5.60%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$210.82B

P/E RATIO

12.3

BETA

0.28

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

5.60%

52W HIGH

$51.67

52W LOW

$38.39

VOLATILITY

17.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$48.93 → $49.99+2.16%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$43.99 → $49.99+13.6%

VZ | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/18/2026

Communication Services Sector Context

Media, entertainment, telecommunications, and interactive services.

METRIC	VZ	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	12.3x	17.0x	↓ 28%
Beta	0.28	1.00	Less volatile
Div Yield	5.60%	1.20%	Above avg
30d Volatility	17.7%	25%	Lower risk

TOP COMMUNICATION SERVICES PEERS

GOOGL

Competitors Analysis

Compare VZ's key metrics against its main communication services sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
VZVZ(You are here)	$49.98	$210.82B	Communication Services	—
GOOGL	$310.87	$3.76T	Communication Services	VIEW →
META	$619.46	$1.57T	Communication Services	VIEW →
DIS	$100.05	$177.43B	Communication Services	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Verizon Communications is currently trading at $49.98, which is 3.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.28, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME5.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VZ a good buy right now?

Verizon Communications trades at 12.3x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 17.7% volatility.

Does VZ pay dividends?

Yes, Verizon Communications offers a dividend yield of 5.60%. This translates to approximately $2.80 per share annually.

How volatile is VZ?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 17.7% and beta of 0.28,VZ is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.