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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Communication Services · Telecom Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $47.80, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0.

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

$47.80+0.8% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#9 of 40 Telecom Services
Stop $45.36Target $48.15(resistance)A.R:R -0.3:1
Analyst target$51.72+8.2%22 analysts
$48.15our TP
$47.80price
$51.72mean
$71

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $47.80, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost earnings 0.60, news boost analyst 0.40, earnings proximity 82d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.73)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.4
P/E (Fwd)8.9
Mkt Cap$194.6B
EV/EBITDA7.6
Profit Mgn12.5%
ROE17.2%
Rev Growth2.9%
Beta0.27
Dividend6.07%
Rating analysts35

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.52bullish
IV43%normal
Max Pain$30-37.2% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-02-09Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Delaware | | 1-8606 | | 23-2259884 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-05Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Delaware | | 1-8606 | | 23-2259884 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
2.9
Revenue Growth
3.2

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
4.2
Growth Rank
4.2
Quality Rank
6.5
GatesA.R:R -0.3=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.3>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST EARNINGS 0.60NEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.40EARNINGS PROXIMITY 82d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
60 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $44.27Resistance $49.13

Price Targets

$45
$48
A.Upside+0.7%
A.R:R-0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-2.6% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-21 (82d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VZ stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $47.80, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $48.15 (+0.7%), stop $45.36 (−5.4%), A.R:R -0.3:1. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the VZ stock price target?

Take-profit target: $48.15 (+0.8% upside). Target $48.15 (+0.7%), stop $45.36 (−5.4%), A.R:R -0.3:1. Stop-loss: $45.36.

What are the risks of investing in VZ?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0; Weak growth.

Is VZ overvalued or undervalued?

Verizon Communications Inc. trades at a P/E of 11.4 (forward 8.9). TrendMatrix value score: 7.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about VZ?

35 analysts cover VZ with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $52.

What does Verizon Communications Inc. do?Verizon Communications Inc. (the Company) is a holding company that, acting through its subsidiaries (together with the...

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.

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