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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 $47.75, with a high of $51.00 and a low of $44.00. This represents a 18.75% increase from the last price of $40.21.

$35 $39 $43 $47 $51 $55 High: $51 Avg: $47.75 Low: $44 Last Closed Price: $40.21

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%), 20 Buy (33.33%), 36 Hold (60.00%), 3 Sell (5.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 60 3 36 20 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VZ Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockVerizon Communications18.75%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 23.25%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 23.19%
Idea5G Stocks List20.22%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts146
Avg Price Target$47.00$48.13$47.75
Last Closing Price$40.21$40.21$40.21
Upside/Downside16.89%19.70%18.75%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 253714--24
Nov, 253714--24
Oct, 255714--26
Sep, 255714--26
Aug, 255714--26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 10, 2025Benjamin SwinburneMorgan Stanley$47.00$40.1417.09%16.89%
Oct 30, 2025Maher YaghiScotiabank$51.00$39.4229.38%26.83%
Oct 21, 2025Sam McHughBNP Paribas$44.00$40.807.84%9.43%
Oct 06, 2025Maher YaghiScotiabank$50.50$43.6715.64%25.59%
Sep 02, 2025Michael NgGoldman Sachs$49.00$44.2310.78%21.86%
Mar 25, 2025RBC Capital$45.00$43.493.47%11.91%
Oct 23, 2024John HodulikUBS$44.00$41.506.02%9.43%
Oct 23, 2024Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$51.00$41.8521.86%26.83%
Oct 23, 2024Maher YaghiScotiabank$47.00$41.5013.25%16.89%
Oct 22, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$52.00$41.5025.30%29.32%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 10, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 30, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 21, 2025Exane BNP ParibasNeutraldowngrade
Oct 06, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 06, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Mar 25, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 23, 2024KeyBancOverweightSector Weightdowngrade
Oct 23, 2024UBSSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 23, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$4.30$5.32$5.06$2.76$6.64-----
Avg Forecast$4.77$5.38$5.18$4.71$4.58$4.72$4.91$5.09$5.20$5.52
High Forecast$4.90$5.52$5.28$4.74$4.62$4.79$5.05$5.32$5.33$5.65
Low Forecast$4.69$5.29$5.11$4.67$4.54$4.52$4.75$4.85$5.10$5.41
Surprise %-9.85%-1.12%-2.32%-41.40%44.98%-----

Revenue Forecast

$125B $130B $135B $140B $145B $150B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$128.29B$133.61B$136.84B$133.97B$134.79B-----
Avg Forecast$128.18B$133.56B$136.75B$133.49B$134.45B$136.86B$139.26B$141.42B$141.76B$145.77B
High Forecast$130.80B$136.30B$138.77B$134.67B$135.10B$137.43B$143.24B$141.87B$144.30B$148.38B
Low Forecast$126.49B$131.81B$135.30B$133.05B$134.17B$136.42B$137.83B$140.97B$139.60B$143.55B
Surprise %0.09%0.04%0.06%0.36%0.25%-----

Net Income Forecast

$5B $10B $15B $20B $25B $30B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$17.80B$22.07B$21.26B$11.61B$28.01B-----
Avg Forecast$17.28B$21.33B$22.36B$11.61B$19.31B$19.56B$20.27B$21.49B$21.93B$23.27B
High Forecast$20.73B$25.59B$26.83B$13.94B$19.48B$20.21B$21.27B$22.40B$22.45B$23.81B
Low Forecast$13.82B$17.06B$17.89B$9.29B$19.14B$19.06B$20.04B$20.46B$21.50B$22.81B
Surprise %3.03%3.46%-4.94%-45.04%-----

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, 20 Buy, 36 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 $47.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $44 at the low end to $51 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.75% change from the previous closing price of $40.21.

How does Verizon Communications stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Verizon Communications's stock forecast shows a 18.75% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (23.25%) and underperforming the telecom stocks industry (23.19%), trailing the 5G Stocks List (20.22%) investment idea.

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

  • December 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 29.17% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 29.17% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 19.23% Strong Buy, 26.92% Buy, 53.85% 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 2025 is $4.72, marking a -28.92% decrease from the reported $6.64 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $4.91 in 2026, $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 2025 is $136.86B, reflecting a 1.54% increase from the reported $134.79B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $139.26B, followed by $141.42B for 2027, $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 2025 stands at $19.56B, representing a -30.18% decrease from the reported $28.01B in 2024. Projections indicate $20.27B in 2026, $21.49B in 2027, $21.93B in 2028, and $23.27B in 2029.