Verizon Communications Stock Alpha and Beta Analysis

VZ Stock  USD 43.57  0.14  0.32%   
This module allows you to check different measures of market premium (i.e., alpha and beta) for all equities such as Verizon Communications. It also helps investors analyze the systematic and unsystematic risks associated with investing in Verizon Communications over a specified time horizon. Remember, high Verizon Communications' alpha is almost always a sign of good performance; however, a high beta will depend on investors' risk tolerance level and may signal increased volatility and potential future overvaluation. Key technical indicators related to Verizon Communications' market risk premium analysis include:
Beta
0.23
Alpha
0.096
Risk
1.5
Sharpe Ratio
0.0971
Expected Return
0.15
Please note that although Verizon Communications alpha is a measure of relative return and represented here as a single number, it indicates the percentage above or below your selected benchmark (i.e., Dow Jones Industrial index.) So in this particular case, Verizon Communications did 0.1  better than the index. Remember, a high alpha is always good. Beta, on the other hand, measures the volatility (or risk) of an investment. It is an indication of Verizon Communications stock's relative risk over its benchmark. Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.23  . As returns on the market increase, Verizon Communications' returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Verizon Communications is expected to be smaller as well. .

Verizon Communications Quarterly Cash And Equivalents

4.21 Billion

Alpha is a measure of relative performance on a risk-adjusted basis, while beta measures volatility against the benchmark. The goal is to know if an investor is being compensated for the volatility risk taken. The return on investment might be better than its reference but still not compensate for the assumption of the risk.
  
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Verizon Communications Market Premiums

Investors always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment, coupled with the lowest possible volatility. Verizon Communications market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Verizon Communications long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Verizon Communications. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Verizon Communications' performance over market.
α0.1   β0.23

Verizon Communications expected buy-and-hold returns

Although buy-and-hold investment strategy may not appeal to all investors, it may be used as a good measure of Verizon Communications' Buy-and-hold return. Our buy-and-hold chart shows how Verizon Communications performed over your current time horizon against a typical interest-earning bank account and a selected benchmark.

Verizon Communications Market Price Analysis

Market price analysis indicators help investors to evaluate how Verizon Communications stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Verizon Communications shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Verizon Communications stock market price indicators, traders can identify Verizon Communications position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Verizon Communications Return and Market Media

The median price of Verizon Communications for the period between Mon, Dec 16, 2024 and Sun, Mar 16, 2025 is 40.15 with a coefficient of variation of 4.93. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 2.01, arithmetic mean of 40.76, and mean deviation of 1.67. The Stock received substential amount of media coverage during this period.
 Price Growth (%)  
       Timeline  
1
Disposition of 20000 shares by Kyle Malady of Verizon Communications at 40.54 subject to Rule 16b-3
01/27/2025
2
Disposition of 20000 shares by Kyle Malady of Verizon Communications at 40.49 subject to Rule 16b-3
01/28/2025
3
Disposition of 11085 shares by Kyle Malady of Verizon Communications at 40.88 subject to Rule 16b-3
01/29/2025
4
Acquisition by Hans Vestberg of 235 shares of Verizon Communications subject to Rule 16b-3
01/30/2025
 
Verizon Communications dividend paid on 3rd of February 2025
02/03/2025
5
ZAGG Expands Protection Line with Premium Cases and Screen Protectors for the New iPhone 16e
02/19/2025
6
Verizon Communications Showcases Satellite Video Call Potential With AST Collaboration
02/24/2025
7
Disposition of 8334 shares by Joseph Russo of Verizon Communications at 43.1 subject to Rule 16b-3
03/03/2025
8
Disposition of 15058 shares by Samantha Hammock of Verizon Communications subject to Rule 16b-3
03/07/2025
9
What lies beneath Erena Shimodas aquatic photography promotes healing
03/10/2025
10
Market action signals the White House should change course on tariffs, Jim Cramer says
03/11/2025
11
Verizon Shares Drop Amid Softening Demand and Competitive Pressures
03/12/2025
12
Acquisition by Hans Vestberg of 212 shares of Verizon Communications subject to Rule 16b-3
03/13/2025

About Verizon Communications Beta and Alpha

For many years both, Alpha and Beta indicators are used by professional money managers as critical performance measurement tools across virtually all financial instruments including Verizon or other stocks. Alpha measures the amount that position in Verizon Communications has returned in comparison to a selected market index or another relevant benchmark. In other words, Alpha is the excess return on an investment relative to the performance of your selected benchmark. Beta, on the other hand, measures the relative risk of your investment.

Verizon Communications Upcoming Company Events

As portrayed in its financial statements, the presentation of Verizon Communications' financial position is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Verizon Communications' leadership is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, investors should always follow all of Verizon Communications' public filing events to personally review all filings and be reasonable and skeptical to interpret all of the financial statements of Verizon Communications. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Verizon Communications' management manipulating its earnings.
23rd of April 2024
Upcoming Quarterly Report
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23rd of July 2024
Next Financial Report
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31st of March 2024
Next Fiscal Quarter End
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28th of January 2025
Next Fiscal Year End
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31st of December 2023
Last Quarter Report
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31st of December 2023
Last Financial Announcement
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