Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Telecom Services

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for VZ
Revenue projections for VZ

The projected decline in VZ's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.604000
forwardPE 9.192329
debtToEquity 184.081000
earningsGrowth -0.220000
revenueGrowth -0.007000
grossMargins 0.594530
operatingMargins 0.229990
trailingEps 3.840000
forwardEps 5.280490

Verizon Communications Inc.'s current ratio being 0.604 highlights potential liquidity concerns, as the company may not have enough cash reserves and assets to cover short-term debts. This raises questions about how Verizon Communications Inc. will meet its immediate financial obligations.
VZ's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests the company is highly leveraged, meaning it has significant debt compared to equity. This can be risky, particularly if VZ's cash flow or profits decrease, making it harder to meet debt obligations.
VZ's low growth in earnings and revenue indicates a potential decline in profits. This suggests that the company could be facing financial challenges, making it harder to sustain its current profit margins.
Positive gross and operating margins for VZ highlight the company's profitability. These metrics reflect VZ's efficiency in controlling costs while generating strong revenue from its core operations, signaling robust financial health.
VZ's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for VZ
Price projections for VZ

The price of VZ has remained consistently close to the lower limit of projections. This ongoing pattern raises concerns about the stock's performance and may reflect market hesitance regarding the company's growth prospects.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for VZ
Insider Transactions for VZ


Verizon Communications Inc. stock was sold in 4 transactions, with market price at 47.695146560668945.During the period under consideration, no sell transactions took place.With more buys than sells around VZ's current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for VZ
Recommendations trend for VZ


VZ has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view VZ as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.