Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Communication Services · Current price $48.17 (+0.31%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Frank Louthan | Raymond James | $56.00 | +16.2% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Maher Yaghi | Scotiabank | $54.50 | +13.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Gregory Williams | Williams Trading | $54.00 | +12.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Laurent Yoon | Bernstein | $48.00 | -0.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Maher Yaghi | Scotiabank | $50.25 | +4.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Eric Luebchow | Wells Fargo | $44.00 | -8.7% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Benjamin Swinburne | Morgan Stanley | $47.00 | -2.4% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Maher Yaghi | Scotiabank | $51.00 | +5.9% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Sam McHugh | BNP Paribas | $44.00 | -8.7% |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Maher Yaghi | Scotiabank | $50.50 | +4.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Michael Ng | Goldman Sachs | $49.00 | +1.7% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | John Hodulik | UBS | $44.00 | -8.7% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Gregory Williams | Williams Trading | $51.00 | +5.9% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Maher Yaghi | Scotiabank | $47.00 | -2.4% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | James Schneider | Goldman Sachs | $52.00 | +7.9% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Frank Louthan | Raymond James | $48.00 | -0.4% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Jonathan Atkin | RBC Capital | $46.00 | -4.5% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Brandon Nispel | KeyBanc | $44.00 | -8.7% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Brandon Nispel | Loop Capital Markets | $46.00 | -4.5% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Maher Yaghi | Scotiabank | $46.50 | -3.5% |
Top Analysts Covering VZ
VZ vs Sector & Market
| Metric | VZ | Communication Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.69 | 2.49 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 16 | 10 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +7.0% | +120.8% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 11.75 | 4.35 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $34.88B | $36.02B | $36.75B | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | $34.79B | $35.58B | $36.23B | 5 |
| 2026-12-31 | $142.53B | $144.27B | $146.39B | 18 |
| 2027-03-31 | $34.84B | $35.64B | $36.27B | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $35.42B | $36.23B | $36.88B | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $35.32B | $36.13B | $36.78B | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $37.76B | $38.63B | $39.32B | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $36.75B | $37.59B | $38.26B | 4 |
| 2028-06-30 | $36.88B | $37.72B | $38.40B | 4 |
| 2028-09-30 | $37.01B | $37.86B | $38.53B | 4 |
| 2028-12-31 | $37.15B | $38.00B | $38.67B | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $146.04B | $148.80B | $152.06B | 12 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $1.22 | $1.26 | $1.29 | 11 |
| 2026-09-30 | $1.24 | $1.27 | $1.30 | 7 |
| 2026-12-31 | $4.70 | $4.90 | $5.10 | 15 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.25 | $1.28 | $1.31 | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.31 | $1.35 | $1.38 | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $1.32 | $1.36 | $1.40 | 8 |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.20 | $1.23 | $1.26 | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.32 | $1.36 | $1.39 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $1.46 | $1.51 | $1.54 | 7 |
| 2028-09-30 | $1.49 | $1.54 | $1.57 | 10 |
| 2028-12-31 | $1.23 | $1.27 | $1.30 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $6.10 | $6.26 | $6.43 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for VZ?
The consensus among 16 analysts covering Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is Hold with an average price target of $50.14.
What is the highest price target for VZ?
The highest price target for VZ is $68.00, set by Ivan Feinseth at Tigress Financial on 2022-01-22.
What is the lowest price target for VZ?
The lowest price target for VZ is $40.00, set by Michael Rollins at Citigroup on 2023-08-29.
How many analysts cover VZ?
16 analysts have issued ratings for Verizon Communications Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is VZ a buy or sell right now?
Based on 16 analyst ratings, VZ has a consensus rating of Hold (2.69/5) with a +7.0% upside to the consensus target of $50.14.
What are the earnings estimates for VZ?
Analysts estimate VZ will report EPS of $1.26 for the period ending 2026-06-30, with revenue estimated at $36.02B.
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