Verizon Communications Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Verizon Communications has a total shareholder equity of $104.6B and total debt of $172.5B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 164.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $417.9B and $313.3B respectively. Verizon Communications's EBIT is $31.9B making its interest coverage ratio 4.8. It has cash and short-term investments of $8.4B.
Key information
164.84%
Debt to equity ratio
US$172.46b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 4.8x |
| Cash | US$8.37b |
| Equity | US$104.62b |
| Total liabilities | US$313.26b |
| Total assets | US$417.88b |
Recent financial health updates
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Recent updates
Verizon's New Era: Aggressive Leadership, Solid Execution, Real Upside Potential
Apr 28
VZ: Cost Cuts And Cash Efficiency Will Support Higher Future Earnings Quality
The updated analyst price target for Verizon Communications edges higher to $51.58, with analysts pointing to steady assumptions for revenue growth, a slightly firmer profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple as key supports for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Verizon Communications shows a mix of optimism around cost execution and cash efficiency, alongside ongoing concerns about transparency and competitive positioning.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): The "Connectivity Giant" and the FY2026 Fiber Transformation
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) , the bedrock of American wireless infrastructure, signaled a powerful "Better" and structural pivot on Thursday, April 16, 2026 , as it emerged as a key beneficiary of a sector-wide re-rating.VZ: Fair Value View Will Balance Cost Cuts And Disclosure Concerns
Verizon Communications' analyst price target inches up by about $0.40 to $51.17 as analysts balance recent upgrades and price target increases with concerns about disclosure clarity and competitive pressures in wireless and broadband. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Verizon shows a split view, with several firms raising price targets or upgrading ratings while others highlight disclosure issues and competitive challenges that could affect how reliably investors can assess execution and future growth.VZ: Fair Value View Will Balance Cost Cuts And Disclosure Concerns
Narrative Update Overview The analyst price target for Verizon Communications has been adjusted by about $0.77 to $50.76 as analysts weigh recent upward target revisions tied to cost reduction efforts and subscriber trends, against concerns about less transparent financial disclosures. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Verizon Communications reflects a mixed but generally constructive tone, with several firms lifting price targets while at least one calls out concerns around disclosure quality and financial transparency.VZ: Fair Value View Will Reflect Cost Cuts And Execution Risks
Narrative Update: Verizon Communications The analyst price target for Verizon Communications edges higher to approximately $50.00, up by a small fraction. Analysts point to firming trends in subscriber additions, cost efficiencies and broadband growth, which are reflected in a slightly higher fair value estimate and a modestly higher assumed future P/E of about 12x.VZ: Fair Value View Will Reflect Leadership Shifts And Mixed Execution Risks
The updated analyst price target for Verizon Communications edges higher to about $49.80, reflecting a modest shift in models as analysts factor in a slightly lower discount rate while keeping revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions broadly consistent. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Verizon Communications has been active, with several firms adjusting their price targets both higher and lower as they refine models ahead of upcoming results.Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Feb 16
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.7075
Feb 11VZ: New CEO And Cost Cuts Will Support Mixed Execution Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Verizon Communications higher to about $49.34 from $47.11. They state that this reflects updated views that slightly higher revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins and a lower required return better capture the stock's risk and earnings profile.
Fiber Expansion And AI Ambitions Will Strain Margins And Limit Upside
Catalysts About Verizon Communications Verizon Communications is a large US telecommunications company that provides wireless, broadband and related services to consumer, business and public sector customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?VZ: New CEO And Cost Cuts Will Support Cash Flow Restructuring
Narrative Update: Verizon Communications Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target for Verizon Communications has been trimmed by about US$0.48 per share, reflecting recent price target reductions from several firms and slightly more cautious assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analysts link these changes to execution risk during restructuring and competitive holiday promotions.VZ: New CEO And Cost Cuts Will Support Wireless Turnaround
Analysts now see Verizon's fair value edging up by about $0.12 to roughly $47.60, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and P/E assumptions after recent price target revisions around sector promotions, execution risk and competitive pressure. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Verizon highlights a mix of cautious valuation resets and steady confidence in the underlying wireless profit pool, with firms adjusting their models ahead of upcoming results and in light of recent promotional activity and restructuring plans.VZ: Leadership Shift And Cost Cuts Will Drive Wireless Turnaround
Verizon Communications' fair value estimate has been nudged slightly lower to approximately $47.48 per share, as analysts modestly increase the discount rate and factor in execution risk around restructuring and the CEO transition, even as they acknowledge better-than-feared recent results and a supportive sector backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but generally constructive view on Verizon, with modest target changes around the mid 40s to low 50s per share and a focus on execution through the upcoming restructuring and CEO transition.VZ: Future Leadership and Cost Reductions Will Drive Competitive Strength
Verizon Communications' analyst price target has been lowered from $49 to $45 as analysts cite moderate improvements in postpaid metrics. However, they also point to execution risks tied to restructuring and ongoing competitive pressures.VZ: Future Restructuring Will Drive Transformation and Expand Wireless Market Opportunities
Verizon Communications’ average analyst price target has decreased from $49 to $45. Analysts attribute this modest decline to execution risks amid restructuring efforts and evolving competitive strategies in the wireless market.VZ: Wireless Spectrum Deal And Incoming CEO Will Drive Future Market Position
Verizon Communications' analyst price target has been reduced from $48.61 to $47.53 per share. Analysts cite ongoing execution risks, leadership transition uncertainty, and modestly lower growth expectations for the company.Verizon Communications' (NYSE:VZ) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.69
Oct 01Verizon Communications' (NYSE:VZ) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.69
Sep 12Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Verizon Communications Inc.'s (NYSE:VZ) CEO Pay Packet
May 15
Verizon: Increasing Cash Flow Makes It A Bargain
Apr 29Why Verizon's Q1 2025 Outperformance Is The Last Hurrah
Apr 22Verizon Q1 Preview: Defensive Play With A Solid Dividend, But Don't Rush The Entry
Apr 15Verizon: The Warning Signs Are Starting To Appear (Downgrade)
Mar 12Verizon Q4: Let Your Profit Run
Mar 04Why You Should Back Up The Truck For Verizon
Feb 04Verizon Is A Buy Again (Rating Upgrade)
Jan 27Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: VZ's short term assets ($44.7B) do not cover its short term liabilities ($69.9B).
Long Term Liabilities: VZ's short term assets ($44.7B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($243.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: VZ's net debt to equity ratio (156.8%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: VZ's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 217.5% to 164.8% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: VZ's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (21.7%).
Interest Coverage: VZ's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (4.8x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 16:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Verizon Communications Inc. is covered by 55 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Joseph Bonner | Argus Research Company |
| William Power | Baird |