Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc. is an American telecommunications company that offers a variety of products and services, such as wireless communication, the internet, and television. It is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and operates in over 150 countries. Verizon was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in New York City.
Company Info
US92343V1044
92343V104
Jul 23, 2000
Highlights
$171.67B
$2.31
17.65
1.08
$134.24B
$80.47B
$38.87B
$34.83 - $44.73
$47.37
1.53%
3.68
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Verizon Communications Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Verizon Communications Inc. had a return of 13.85% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.24% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Verizon Communications Inc. had an annualized return of 3.54%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.96%, indicating that Verizon Communications Inc. did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VZ
13.85%
-4.76%
3.63%
14.24%
-3.11%
3.54%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.00%
-0.84%
7.20%
24.88%
12.77%
10.96%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VZ, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.23% | -5.50% | 4.85% | -4.36% | 4.20% | 0.22% | -0.14% | 3.11% | 7.49% | -4.73% | 5.25% | 13.85% | |
| 2023 | 7.17% | -6.64% | 0.21% | 1.50% | -8.24% | 4.38% | -6.72% | 2.64% | -7.35% | 10.71% | 9.11% | -1.64% | 2.71% |
| 2022 | 3.68% | 0.83% | -5.09% | -8.00% | 10.78% | -1.05% | -7.84% | -9.48% | -9.18% | 0.08% | 4.31% | 1.08% | -20.02% |
| 2021 | -5.81% | 1.00% | 5.15% | 0.45% | -2.25% | -0.81% | 0.67% | -1.40% | -1.80% | -0.72% | -5.13% | 3.36% | -7.55% |
| 2020 | -2.18% | -8.88% | -0.79% | 8.07% | -0.12% | -3.92% | 5.43% | 3.11% | 0.37% | -3.18% | 6.00% | -2.75% | -0.13% |
| 2019 | -1.04% | 3.38% | 3.88% | -2.29% | -4.97% | 5.12% | -2.24% | 5.23% | 3.78% | 1.22% | -0.38% | 1.93% | 13.83% |
| 2018 | 3.32% | -11.71% | 0.17% | 4.50% | -3.40% | 5.54% | 3.83% | 5.29% | -1.80% | 8.12% | 5.62% | -6.77% | 11.26% |
| 2017 | -7.20% | 1.26% | -1.77% | -4.70% | 1.59% | -4.25% | 9.80% | -0.89% | 3.17% | -2.11% | 6.31% | 4.01% | 3.98% |
| 2016 | 9.44% | 1.52% | 6.60% | -4.81% | -0.08% | 9.71% | 0.23% | -5.56% | -0.67% | -6.41% | 3.74% | 6.97% | 20.70% |
| 2015 | -1.13% | 8.18% | -1.66% | 4.89% | -1.98% | -5.72% | 1.57% | -1.67% | -5.43% | 9.14% | -3.05% | 1.69% | 3.62% |
| 2014 | -1.22% | -0.92% | -0.02% | -0.67% | 6.91% | -2.06% | 4.15% | -1.19% | 0.34% | 1.65% | 0.68% | -7.53% | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 1.96% | 6.70% | 5.63% | 10.84% | -10.07% | 3.84% | -0.71% | -4.24% | -1.50% | 9.45% | -1.76% | -0.97% | 18.60% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VZ is 67, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Verizon Communications Inc. provided a 6.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.67 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 23 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.67 | $2.62 | $2.57 | $2.52 | $2.47 | $2.42 | $2.37 | $2.32 | $2.27 | $2.22 | $2.14 | $2.08 |
Dividend yield | 6.64% | 6.96% | 6.53% | 4.86% | 4.21% | 3.95% | 4.22% | 4.39% | 4.26% | 4.79% | 4.57% | 4.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Verizon Communications Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.67 |
| 2023 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.62 |
| 2022 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.57 |
| 2021 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.52 |
| 2020 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.47 |
| 2019 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 |
| 2018 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.37 |
| 2017 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.32 |
| 2016 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.27 |
| 2015 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.22 |
| 2014 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.14 |
| 2013 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Verizon Communications Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Verizon Communications Inc. was 50.66%, occurring on Jul 23, 2002. Recovery took 1221 trading sessions.
The current Verizon Communications Inc. drawdown is 17.73%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.66% | Dec 7, 2000 | 404 | Jul 23, 2002 | 1221 | May 30, 2007 | 1625 |
| -42.52% | Nov 1, 2007 | 248 | Oct 24, 2008 | 551 | Jan 3, 2011 | 799 |
| -41.21% | Dec 4, 2020 | 719 | Oct 13, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -20.11% | Jul 7, 2016 | 255 | Jul 11, 2017 | 108 | Dec 12, 2017 | 363 |
| -18.71% | Dec 23, 2019 | 64 | Mar 25, 2020 | 112 | Sep 2, 2020 | 176 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Verizon Communications Inc. volatility is 5.77%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Verizon Communications Inc. compared to its peers in the Telecom Services industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for VZ in comparison to other companies of the Telecom Services industry. Currently, VZ has a PE value of 17.7. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for VZ in comparison to other companies of the Telecom Services industry. Currently, VZ has a PEG value of 1.1. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Verizon Communications Inc..
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