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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 61 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $49.64, with a high of $56.00 and a low of $46.00. This represents a -1.53% decline from the last price of $50.41.

$35 $40 $45 $50 $55 $60 High: $56 Avg: $49.64 Low: $46 Last Closed Price: $50.41

VZ Stock Rating

Verizon Communications stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 61 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (1.64%), 22 Buy (36.07%), 35 Hold (57.38%), 3 Sell (4.92%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 61 3 35 22 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VZ Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockVerizon Communications-1.53%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 20.75%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 14.71%
Idea5G Stocks List27.84%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-926
Avg Price Target-$47.89$48.78
Last Closing Price$50.41$50.41$50.41
Upside/Downside--5.00%-3.23%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 262816--26
Aug, 263815--26
Jul, 263815--26
Jun, 263814--25
May, 263814--25
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 27, 2026Morgan Stanley$52.00$47.0710.47%3.15%
Jul 27, 2026RBC Capital$47.00$46.381.34%-6.76%
Jul 27, 2026Maher YaghiScotiabank$52.50$46.3813.20%4.15%
Jul 27, 2026Barclays$46.00$46.38-0.82%-8.75%
Jul 27, 2026Wells Fargo$47.00$46.381.34%-6.76%
Jul 27, 2026Laurent YoonBernstein$47.00$46.381.34%-6.76%
Jul 15, 2026Maher YaghiScotiabank$51.50$43.0519.63%2.16%
Jul 08, 2026Barclays$45.00$42.595.66%-10.73%
Jul 08, 2026Wells Fargo$43.00$42.590.96%-14.70%
Apr 28, 2026Morgan Stanley$50.00$46.886.66%-0.81%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 27, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jul 27, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jul 27, 2026ScotiabankSector OutperformSector Outperformhold
Jul 27, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 15, 2026ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 14, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperforminitialise
Apr 28, 2026Morgan StanleyPositivePositivehold
Apr 24, 2026BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 13, 2026DBS BankHolddowngrade
Mar 25, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold

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 61 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 35 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 61 Wall Street analysts, averages $49.64 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $46 at the low end to $56 at the high end, suggesting a potential -1.53% change from the previous closing price of $50.41.

How does Verizon Communications stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Verizon Communications's stock forecast shows a -1.53% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (20.75%) and underperforming the telecom stocks industry (14.71%), trailing the 5G Stocks List (27.84%) investment idea.

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

  • September 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 30.77% Buy, 61.54% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 11.54% Strong Buy, 30.77% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 11.54% Strong Buy, 30.77% Buy, 57.69% 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.