Verizon Communications (VZ) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is expected to issue 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. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The cell phone carrier reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.02. Verizon Communications had a net margin of 14.43% and a return on equity of 19.31%. The business had revenue of $33.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.19 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.19 earnings per share. Verizon Communications’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. 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 Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of Verizon Communications stock opened at $39.34 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $165.85 billion, a PE ratio of 8.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.78 and a beta of 0.34. Verizon Communications has a 52 week low of $38.39 and a 52 week high of $47.35. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $40.31 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $41.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.69 and a current ratio of 0.74.

Verizon Communications Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

VZ has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Verizon Communications in a research report on Monday. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Verizon Communications from $46.00 to $44.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Barclays began coverage on Verizon Communications in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $43.00 price objective for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Verizon Communications from $49.00 to $47.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Verizon Communications from $56.00 to $51.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $46.93.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Verizon Communications

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Verizon Communications during the third quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC raised its stake in Verizon Communications by 11.0% during the 3rd quarter. Integrated Investment Consultants LLC now owns 7,457 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock valued at $328,000 after buying an additional 737 shares during the last quarter. Apexium Financial LP lifted its holdings in shares of Verizon Communications by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Apexium Financial LP now owns 21,725 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock valued at $955,000 after buying an additional 393 shares during the period. Hancock Whitney Corp boosted its stake in shares of Verizon Communications by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Hancock Whitney Corp now owns 850,379 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $37,374,000 after buying an additional 4,622 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. grew its holdings in shares of Verizon Communications by 8.4% in 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. 62.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Verizon Communications Company Profile

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.