VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:VZ • US92343V1044
51.12 USD
-0.06 (-0.12%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
51.01 USD
-0.11 (-0.22%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$51.29
+ 0.32% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 21, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.26
Revenue Estimate35.855B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
72.57%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$51.29
Upside
+ 0.32%
From current price of $51.12 to mean target of $51.29, Based on 35 analyst forecasts
Low
$43.43
Median
$49.98
High
$74.55
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
4.67%
3 Months
6.51%
Price Target Summary
35 analysts have analysed VZ and the average price target is 51.29 USD. This implies a price increase of 0.32% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 51.12.
The average price target has been revised upward by 6.51% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
72.57%
VZ was analyzed by 35 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 73. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about VZ.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
VZ was analyzed by 35 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Daiwa Capital | Upgrade | Outperform -> Buy |
| 2026-02-03 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2026-02-03 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-03 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-02 | ScotiaBank | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2026-02-02 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-02-02 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-02 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-01-26 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-01-22 | Barclays | Reiterate | Equal-Weight |
| 2026-01-16 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-12-10 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-10-30 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-30 | ScotiaBank | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2025-10-30 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2025-10-30 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-06 | ScotiaBank | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2025-07-22 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2025-07-22 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-07-22 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-07-22 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-07-10 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-07-10 | Morgan Stanley | Reiterate | Equal-Weight |
| 2025-07-07 | B of A Securities | Reiterate | Neutral |
| 2025-04-28 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 21, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.26
Revenue Estimate35.855B
Revenue Q2Q7.08%
EPS Q2Q5.74%
Number of Analysts22
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
2.27%
Revenue (3 Months)
2.28%
EPS (1 Month)
2.45%
EPS (3 Months)
2.00%
Next Earnings Summary
VZ is expected to report earnings on 4/21/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.26 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 35.85B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 2.28% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 133.974B -2.09% | 134.788B 0.61% | 138.191B 2.52% | 148.479B 7.44% | 150.316B 1.24% | 151.85B 1.02% | 154.24B 1.57% | 156.091B 1.20% | 154.521B -1.01% | 166.248B 7.59% | 171.18B 2.97% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 48.675B 1.68% | 49.608B 1.92% | 50.757B 2.32% | 54.584B 7.54% | 56.059B 2.70% | 57.601B 2.75% | 58.631B 1.79% | 59.293B 1.13% | 58.781B -0.86% | 59.359B 0.98% | 60.81B 2.44% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 31.051B 0.91% | 31.716B 2.14% | 32.408B 2.18% | 34.719B 7.13% | 36.079B 3.92% | 37.599B 4.21% | 38.371B 2.05% | 39.4B 2.68% | 39.24B -0.41% | 40.999B 4.48% | 41.691B 1.69% | |
| Operating Margin | 23.18% | 23.53% | 23.45% | 23.38% | 24.00% | 24.76% | 24.88% | 25.24% | 25.39% | 24.66% | 24.36% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 4.71 -8.90% | 4.59 -2.55% | 4.71 2.61% | 5.01 6.36% | 5.33 6.48% | 5.85 9.58% | 6.54 11.91% | 6.76 3.28% | 5.81 -14.00% | 5.94 2.30% | 6.08 2.25% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.26 5.74% | 1.31 7.08% | 1.29 6.35% | 1.15 5.83% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 35.855B 7.08% | 37.058B 7.40% | 35.855B 6.01% | 38.119B 4.78% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 13.609B 6.78% | 14.016B -20.25% | 13.52B -39.03% | 12.938B -50.01% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 8.695B 6.45% | 9.015B 7.78% | 8.783B 5.24% | 8.303B 10.27% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
7.46%
EPS Next 5 Year
7.48%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
2.25%
Revenue Next 5 Year
1.91%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
21.36%
EBIT Next 5 Year
12.97%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC / VZ Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC stock?
35 analysts have analysed VZ and the average price target is 51.29 USD. This implies a price increase of 0.32% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 51.12.
When does VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) report earnings?
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) will report earnings on 2026-04-21.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) is 1.26 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 35.85B USD.
Can you provide the consensus rating for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC stock?
The consensus rating for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) is 72.5714 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.