Verizon trades at a compelling valuation with a forward P/E near 9x and a PEG of 0.88, supported by a strong 3-of-4 earnings beat streak, though limited near-term upside and a negative reward-to-risk ratio constrain the investment case today.
Thesis pillars
- Quality Piotroski Financial Strength→Stable
- Earnings Consistency Beat Streak↑Improving
- Attractive Valuation Low Pe↑Improving
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis
Catalyst-Driven edge
Communication Services · Telecom Services
Sell if holding. At $44.40, A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 3.9%; Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8.
Verizon Communications Inc. (the Company) is a holding company that, acting through its subsidiaries (together with the Company, collectively, Verizon), is one of the world's leading providers of communications, technology, information and streaming products and services to... Read more
Sell if holding. At $44.40, A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 3.9%; Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.3/10, high confidence.
Passes 3/7 gates (clean insider activity, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.
Recent developments
updated 2026-10-16Recent Developments — Verizon Communications Inc.
Material events (past 30 days)
- 8K Sep 29, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: Delaware | | 1-8606 | | 23-2259884 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S.
Latest news
- NEWS Verizon (VZ) Launches Gizmo Watch 4 For Families Focused On Child Safety - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance positive
- NEWS First Trust Advisors LP Sells 964,325 Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. $VZ - MarketBeat — MarketBeat neutral
- NEWS With a Nearly 7% Dividend Yield, Is Verizon Stock a Buy on SpaceX Fears? - The Motley Fool — The Motley Fool positive
- NEWS Principal Financial Group Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Verizon Communications Inc. $VZ - MarketBeat — MarketBeat positive
- NEWS Verizon (VZ) Stock Looks Like A Bargain On Earnings While Returns Stay Strong - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance positive
Generated 2026-10-16T11:47:11Z.
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Material Events(8-K, last 90d)
- 2026-09-29Item 5.02MEDIUMDelaware | | 1-8606 | | 23-2259884 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S.SEC filing →
- 2026-07-24Item 5.02MEDIUMDelaware | | 1-8606 | | 23-2259884 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S.SEC filing →
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Rating Breakdown
1 floor-breaker
Revenue shrinking — -0.7% YoY. Growth thesis broken unless recovery story develops.static
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Sell if holding. At $44.40, A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 3.9%; Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $42.16. Score 5.3/10, high confidence.
Take-profit target: $46.12 (+3.9% upside). Prior stop was $42.16. Stop-loss: $42.16.
Thin upside margin: 3.9%; Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0.
Verizon Communications Inc. trades at a P/E of 11.6 (forward 8.4). TrendMatrix value score: 7.9/10. Verdict: Sell.
36 analysts cover VZ with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $51.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (the Company) is a holding company that, acting through its subsidiaries (together with the Company, collectively, Verizon), is one of the world's leading providers of communications, technology, information and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses and government entities.