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Verizon (VZ)
NYSE:VZ
VZ Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
6 Buy
11 Hold
0 Sell
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VZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.47
▲(3.36% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$55.00 | Average Price Target$46.47 | Lowest Price Target$40.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
03/27/25
RBC Capital
Reiterated
03/24/25
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
03/24/25
Citi
Reiterated
03/17/25
Bernstein
Reiterated
03/12/25
Evercore ISI
Reiterated
03/12/25
Wolfe Research
Downgraded
03/11/25
Scotiabank
Reiterated
03/03/25
New Street
Reiterated
01/31/25
Tigress Financial
Reiterated
01/30/25
DZ BANK AG
$40
Hold
-11.03%
Downside
Upgraded
01/29/25
Verizon upgraded to Hold from Sell at DZ BankVerizon upgraded to Hold from Sell at DZ Bank
DBS
$49
Buy
8.99%
Upside
Reiterated
01/28/25
Verizon's Strong Dividend Yield and 5G Investments Drive Buy RatingWeaker wireless equipment 3Q24 revenue of USD33.3bn (flat y/y, +1.6% q/q) was in line. Weaker wireless equipment revenues caused flattish growth revenues caused flattish growth Consensus expects earnings to bottom-out in FY23, registering 8.5% CAGR over FY24F-26F. Consensus expects earnings to bottom-out in FY23, registering 8.5% CAGR over FY24F-26F. VZ’s FY24F adj EPS of USD4.5-USD4.7 is in line with consensus and the company offers an VZ’s FY24F adj EPS of USD4.5-USD4.7 is in line with consensus and the company offers an attractive dividend yield of c.6%. attractive dividend yield of c.6%.
Raymond James
$48→$45
Buy
0.09%
Upside
Reiterated
01/27/25
Verizon Communications (VZ) PT Lowered to $45 at Raymond JamesRaymond James analyst Frank Louthan lowered the price target on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) to $45.00 (from $48.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.
Wells Fargo
$42
Hold
-6.58%
Downside
Reiterated
01/26/25
Wells Fargo Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Verizon (VZ)
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Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
03/27/25
RBC Capital
Reiterated
03/24/25
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
03/24/25
Citi
Reiterated
03/17/25
Bernstein
Reiterated
03/12/25
Evercore ISI
Reiterated
03/12/25
Wolfe Research
Downgraded
03/11/25
Scotiabank
Reiterated
03/03/25
New Street
Reiterated
01/31/25
Tigress Financial
Reiterated
01/30/25
DZ BANK AG
$40
Hold
-11.03%
Downside
Upgraded
01/29/25
Verizon upgraded to Hold from Sell at DZ BankVerizon upgraded to Hold from Sell at DZ Bank
DBS
$49
Buy
8.99%
Upside
Reiterated
01/28/25
Verizon's Strong Dividend Yield and 5G Investments Drive Buy RatingWeaker wireless equipment 3Q24 revenue of USD33.3bn (flat y/y, +1.6% q/q) was in line. Weaker wireless equipment revenues caused flattish growth revenues caused flattish growth Consensus expects earnings to bottom-out in FY23, registering 8.5% CAGR over FY24F-26F. Consensus expects earnings to bottom-out in FY23, registering 8.5% CAGR over FY24F-26F. VZ’s FY24F adj EPS of USD4.5-USD4.7 is in line with consensus and the company offers an VZ’s FY24F adj EPS of USD4.5-USD4.7 is in line with consensus and the company offers an attractive dividend yield of c.6%. attractive dividend yield of c.6%.
Raymond James
$48→$45
Buy
0.09%
Upside
Reiterated
01/27/25
Verizon Communications (VZ) PT Lowered to $45 at Raymond JamesRaymond James analyst Frank Louthan lowered the price target on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) to $45.00 (from $48.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.
Wells Fargo
$42
Hold
-6.58%
Downside
Reiterated
01/26/25
Wells Fargo Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Verizon (VZ)
VZ Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Oct 24
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
12
13
11
9
8
Hold
19
22
29
17
22
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
31
35
40
26
30
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
VZ Financial Forecast
VZ Stock Forecast FAQ
What is VZ’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Verizon’s 12-month average price target is $46.47.
What is VZ’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Verizon has 3.36% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
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Is VZ a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Verizon has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 6 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Verizon’s price target?
The average price target for Verizon is $46.47. This is based on 17 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $55.00 ,the lowest forecast is $40.00. The average price target represents 3.36% Increase from the current price of $44.96.
The highest analyst price target is $55.00 ,the lowest forecast is $40.00. The average price target represents 3.36% Increase from the current price of $44.96.
What do analysts say about Verizon?
Verizon’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 17 Wall Streets Analysts.
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