Verizon Communications Stock Performance
| VZ Stock | USD 43.99 0.24 0.55% |
On a scale of 0 to 100, Verizon Communications holds a performance score of 10. The entity has a beta of 0.19, which indicates not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. 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. Please check Verizon Communications' kurtosis, market facilitation index, and the relationship between the semi variance and rate of daily change , to make a quick decision on whether Verizon Communications' existing price patterns will revert.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Verizon Communications are ranked lower than 10 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly uncertain basic indicators, Verizon Communications showed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point. ...more
Actual Historical Performance (%)
One Day Return 0.55 | Five Day Return 0.92 | Year To Date Return 9.4 | Ten Year Return (11.38) | All Time Return 443.76 |
Forward Dividend Yield 0.0616 | Payout Ratio | Forward Dividend Rate 2.71 | Dividend Date 2025-05-01 | Ex Dividend Date 2025-04-10 |
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 | Elon Musk proposes his own company replace Verizon in FAA contract | 02/27/2025 |
6 | Dow Jones Industrial Average declines once more as tariff confusion grips markets | 03/06/2025 |
7 | Acquisition by Sowmyanarayan Sampath of 35431 shares of Verizon Communications subject to Rule 16b-3 | 03/11/2025 |
8 | Verizon Shares Drop Amid Softening Demand and Competitive Pressures | 03/12/2025 |
9 | Inferior Starlink Will Leave Rural Americans Worse Off, Says Ousted Federal Official | 03/17/2025 |
10 | Amazon Slashes Prices of Googles Flagship Pixel 9 and 9 Pro to Record Lows | 03/18/2025 |
11 | Score Get a free Samsung 4K TV when you sign up for Verizon FiOS | 03/19/2025 |
12 | Verizon is giving these Android phones a free connectivity upgrade - heres how it works | 03/20/2025 |
13 | Yahoo is selling TechCrunch | 03/21/2025 |
| Begin Period Cash Flow | 3.5 B |
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Verizon Communications Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you would invest 3,909 in Verizon Communications on December 24, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of 490.00 from holding Verizon Communications or generate 12.54% return on investment over 90 days. Verizon Communications is generating 0.2082% of daily returns and assumes 1.5026% volatility on return distribution over the 90 days horizon. Put differently, 13% of stocks are less risky than Verizon on the basis of their historical return distribution, and some 96% of all equities are expected to be superior in generating returns on investments over the next 90 days. Expected Return |
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Verizon Communications Market Risk Analysis
Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Verizon Communications' investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of stocks, such as Verizon Communications, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Verizon Communications' price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.
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Estimated Market Risk
| 1.5 actual daily | 13 87% of assets are more volatile |
Expected Return
| 0.21 actual daily | 4 96% of assets have higher returns |
Risk-Adjusted Return
| 0.14 actual daily | 10 90% of assets perform better |
Based on monthly moving average Verizon Communications is performing at about 10% of its full potential. If added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Verizon Communications by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.
Verizon Communications Fundamentals Growth
Verizon Stock prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Verizon Communications, and Verizon Communications fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Verizon Stock performance.
| Return On Equity | 0.18 | ||||
| Return On Asset | 0.0505 | ||||
| Profit Margin | 0.13 % | ||||
| Operating Margin | 0.21 % | ||||
| Current Valuation | 349.35 B | ||||
| Shares Outstanding | 4.21 B | ||||
| Price To Earning | 8.48 X | ||||
| Price To Book | 1.87 X | ||||
| Price To Sales | 1.37 X | ||||
| Revenue | 134.79 B | ||||
| Gross Profit | 80.88 B | ||||
| EBITDA | 47.52 B | ||||
| Net Income | 17.95 B | ||||
| Cash And Equivalents | 2.6 B | ||||
| Cash Per Share | 0.51 X | ||||
| Total Debt | 26.14 B | ||||
| Debt To Equity | 2.01 % | ||||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 X | ||||
| Book Value Per Share | 23.57 X | ||||
| Cash Flow From Operations | 36.91 B | ||||
| Earnings Per Share | 4.14 X | ||||
| Market Capitalization | 185.18 B | ||||
| Total Asset | 384.71 B | ||||
| Retained Earnings | 89.11 B | ||||
| Working Capital | (24.25 B) | ||||
| Current Asset | 22.28 B | ||||
| Current Liabilities | 35.05 B | ||||
About Verizon Communications Performance
Evaluating Verizon Communications' performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Verizon Communications has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Verizon Communications has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
| Last Reported | Projected for Next Year | ||
| Days Of Inventory On Hand | 15.73 | 19.23 | |
| Return On Tangible Assets | 0.09 | 0.05 | |
| Return On Capital Employed | 0.08 | 0.12 | |
| Return On Assets | 0.05 | 0.03 | |
| Return On Equity | (2.24) | (2.13) |
Things to note about Verizon Communications performance evaluation
Checking the ongoing alerts about Verizon Communications for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Stock alerts and notifications screener for Verizon Communications help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.| Verizon Communications reports 26.14 B of total liabilities with total debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 2.01, which may imply that the company relies heavily on debt financing. Verizon Communications has a current ratio of 0.74, implying that it has not enough working capital to pay out debt commitments in time. Note however, debt could still be an excellent tool for Verizon to invest in growth at high rates of return. | |
| About 66.0% of Verizon Communications outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors | |
| On 3rd of February 2025 Verizon Communications paid $ 0.6775 per share dividend to its current shareholders | |
| Latest headline from theverge.com: Yahoo is selling TechCrunch |
- Analyzing Verizon Communications' financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
- Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Verizon Communications' stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
- Examining Verizon Communications' industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
- Evaluating Verizon Communications' management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Verizon Communications' management team can help you assess the Company's leadership.
- Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Verizon Communications' stock. These opinions can provide insight into Verizon Communications' potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
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