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VZVerizon Communications Inc.Sell5.6·$47.80+1.83%
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Communication Services · Telecom Services

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $47.80 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: 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

$47.80-0.3% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#15 of 40 Telecom Services
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield9.76%
IncomeYield5.88%(5y avg 6.12%)Payout67.44%
Stop $45.77Target $47.97(resistance)A.R:R -0.4:1
Analyst target$51.90+8.6%23 analysts
$47.97our TP
$47.80price
$51.90mean
$71

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $47.80 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 48, MACD bullish. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 39d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15

Recent Developments — Verizon Communications Inc.

Material events (past 30 days)

  • 8K May 28, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: Delaware | | 1-8606 | | 23-2259884 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S.

Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:47Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Fri, Jul 24, 202639d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

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

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.7
P/E (Fwd)9.1
Mkt Cap$200.9B
EV/EBITDA7.7
Profit Mgn12.5%
ROE17.2%
Rev Growth2.9%
Beta0.22
Dividend5.88%
Rating analysts35

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.85neutral
IV48%normal
Max Pain$65+36.0% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-28Item 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

Growth Rank
4.1
Value Rank
4.1
Quality Rank
6.6
GatesA.R:R -0.4=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 6.8>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 39d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
48 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $44.30Resistance $48.95

Price Targets

$46
$48
A.Upside+0.4%
A.R:R-0.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-2.9% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-24 (39d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VZ stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $47.80 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.9): -1.0. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 48, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $45.77. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the VZ stock price target?

Take-profit target: $47.97 (-0.3% upside). Prior stop was $45.77. Stop-loss: $45.77.

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 11.7 (forward 9.1). TrendMatrix value score: 7.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

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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