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Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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VZ Stock Forecast

Verizon Communications (VZ) stock forecast, based on 60 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $50.14, with a high of $58.00 and a low of $44.00. This represents a -0.97% decline from the last price of $50.63.

$35 $40 $45 $50 $55 $60 High: $58 Avg: $50.14 Low: $44 Last Closed Price: $50.63

VZ Stock Rating

Verizon Communications stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 60 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (1.67%), 22 Buy (36.67%), 34 Hold (56.67%), 3 Sell (5.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 60 3 34 22 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VZ Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockVerizon Communications-0.97%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 21.88%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 8.16%
Idea5G Stocks List30.13%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21117
Avg Price Target$57.00$49.11$48.63
Last Closing Price$50.63$50.63$50.63
Upside/Downside12.58%-3.00%-3.95%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 262815--25
Feb, 263715--25
Jan, 263714--24
Dec, 253714--24
Nov, 253714--24
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 12, 2026Frank LouthanRaymond James$56.00$50.6310.61%10.61%
Feb 19, 2026Daiwa$58.00$48.0520.71%14.56%
Feb 02, 2026Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$54.00$44.3721.70%6.66%
Feb 02, 2026UBS$48.00$43.989.14%-5.19%
Feb 02, 2026Laurent YoonBernstein$48.00$44.218.57%-5.19%
Feb 02, 2026Eric LuebchowWells Fargo$44.00$44.52-1.17%-13.10%
Feb 02, 2026Morgan Stanley$49.00$44.5210.06%-3.22%
Jan 26, 2026Wells Fargo$41.00$39.523.74%-19.02%
Jan 16, 2026Bernstein$44.00$39.3611.79%-13.10%
Jan 07, 2026Scotiabank$48.00$40.1119.67%-5.19%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 12, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 19, 2026DaiwaOutperformBuyupgrade
Feb 03, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Feb 03, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Feb 02, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Feb 02, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 02, 2026William BlairOutperformupgrade
Feb 02, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Feb 02, 2026ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 26, 2026KeyBancSector WeightSector Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$5.32$5.06$2.76$4.15$4.06----
Avg Forecast$5.38$5.18$4.71$4.58$4.72$4.91$5.09$5.20$5.52
High Forecast$5.52$5.28$4.74$4.62$4.79$5.05$5.32$5.33$5.65
Low Forecast$5.29$5.11$4.67$4.54$4.52$4.75$4.85$5.10$5.41
Surprise %-1.12%-2.32%-41.40%-9.39%-13.98%----

Revenue Forecast

$130B $134B $138B $142B $146B $150B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$133.61B$136.84B$133.97B$134.79B$138.19B----
Avg Forecast$133.56B$136.75B$133.49B$134.45B$136.86B$139.26B$141.42B$141.76B$145.77B
High Forecast$136.30B$138.77B$134.67B$135.10B$137.43B$143.24B$141.87B$144.30B$148.38B
Low Forecast$131.81B$135.30B$133.05B$134.17B$136.42B$137.83B$140.97B$139.60B$143.55B
Surprise %0.04%0.06%0.36%0.25%0.97%----

Net Income Forecast

$5B $10B $15B $20B $25B $30B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$22.07B$21.26B$11.61B$17.51B$17.17B----
Avg Forecast$21.33B$22.36B$11.61B$19.31B$19.56B$20.27B$21.49B$21.93B$23.27B
High Forecast$25.59B$26.83B$13.94B$19.48B$20.21B$21.27B$22.40B$22.45B$23.81B
Low Forecast$17.06B$17.89B$9.29B$19.14B$19.06B$20.04B$20.46B$21.50B$22.81B
Surprise %3.46%-4.94%--9.35%-12.18%----

VZ Forecast FAQ

Is Verizon Communications stock a buy?

Verizon Communications stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 60 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 34 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Verizon Communications is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Verizon Communications's price target?

Verizon Communications's price target, set by 60 Wall Street analysts, averages $50.14 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $44 at the low end to $58 at the high end, suggesting a potential -0.97% change from the previous closing price of $50.63.

How does Verizon Communications stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Verizon Communications's stock forecast shows a -0.97% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (21.88%) and underperforming the telecom stocks industry (8.16%), trailing the 5G Stocks List (30.13%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Verizon Communications over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 32.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 12.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 29.17% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Verizon Communications’s EPS forecast?

Verizon Communications's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.91, marking a 20.94% increase from the reported $4.06 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $5.09 in 2027, $5.2 in 2028, and $5.52 in 2029.

What is Verizon Communications’s revenue forecast?

Verizon Communications's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $139.26B, reflecting a 0.77% increase from the reported $138.19B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $141.42B, followed by $141.76B for 2028, and $145.77B for 2029.

What is Verizon Communications’s net income forecast?

Verizon Communications's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $20.27B, representing an 18.04% increase from the reported $17.17B in 2025. Projections indicate $21.49B in 2027, $21.93B in 2028, and $23.27B in 2029.