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Verizon Communications (VZ)

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Updated Jun 27, 2024 12:06 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.08%
2Buy17.91%
3Hold9.44%
4Sell5.10%
5Strong Sell2.55%
S&P50011.04%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value B Growth B Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 39% (98 out of 250)

Industry: Wireless National

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Zacks News

Verizon Communications Inc. was formed through the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE Corp. The company offers communication services in the form of local phone service, long distance, wireless and data services. In Jan 2006, Verizon completed its merger with MCI Corporation, a leader in long distance and data networking. With the acquisition of Alltel Wireless Corp. in early 2009, Verizon has surpassed AT&T Inc. as the largest wireless carrier in the North America, serving millions of customers nationwide. With the ramp-up of 5G service across the country, Verizon is likely to retain its lead in promulgating 5G mobile networks nationwide by using virtualized machines, advanced levels of operational automation and adaptability. Effective second-quarter 2019, the company has reorganized its operating segments under its new operating structure dubbed Verizon 2.0.

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Q4 Earnings Roundup: JNJ, VZ, MMM, DD, Etc.

Ahead of the opening bell today, we have plenty of Q4 earnings results to report.

    Verizon (VZ) Lags Q4 Earnings, Tops Revenues Estimate

    Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has predicted flat year-over-year earnings for 2017 as it does not see enough variables to deliver growth in the coming year.

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      Yahoo! Beats on Earnings, Verizon Deal to Close in Q2

      Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) just released its fourth quarter fiscal 2016 financial results, posting earnings, before non-recurring items, of 18 cents per share and revenue of $960 million.

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        Dow Stocks to Watch for Earnings on Nov 24: DD, JNJ, TRV, VZ

        The nature of these releases is likely to determine the fortunes of the Dow in the days ahead.

          Liberty Media Gets FIA Approval for Formula 1 Acquisition

          Liberty Media Corp. (LMCA) recently received the requisite consents and approvals from the FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, regarding its pending acquisition of Formula 1.

            Can Verizon (VZ) Pull Off a Surprise This Earnings Season?

            U.S. telecom behemoth Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results, before the opening bell on Jan 24.

              AT&T (T) to Raise Unlimited Data Plans' Prices Again in '17

              AT&T Inc. (T) has announced a rate hike of $5 per month for users who still avail its old unlimited data plan.

                Equinix Secures New Term Loan, Alters Existing Loan Rates

                Equinix Inc. (EQIX) recently declared that it has borrowed ???1.0 billion in additional senior secured term B loans ("the Term B-2 Loans").

                  Global IoT Prospects Bright, Investors Pour in Billions

                  Internet of Things (IoT), which enables any physical electronic device with a valid IP-address to transfer data seamlessly over a wireless network, is the latest in the league of service and business models that is quickly gaining market traction.

                    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, Pfizer, Chevron, Caterpillar and ExxonMobil

                    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Verizon Communications, Pfizer, Chevron, Caterpillar and ExxonMobil

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                      5 Dogs of the Dow Stocks for 2017

                      After a dismal 2015, during which it lost 2.3%, the Dow has just completed a spectacular year.

                        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: FedEx, Verizon, Morgan Stanley, Caterpillar and Allergan

                        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: FedEx, Verizon, Morgan Stanley, Caterpillar and Allergan

                          Telephone & Data Systems: View Solid, Voice Revenues Soft

                          We issued an updated research report on Telephone & Data Systems (TDS).

                            Cyber Security ETFs in Focus After Yahoo Hack Report

                            Cyber security continues to be in the limelight as we approach the end of 2016 owing to numerous data breaches.

                              Is Verizon Forging Ahead with Digital Media Expansion Plans?

                              Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is systematically diversifying its business model into the digital media platform, targeting the lucrative segments of digital advertising and content creation as well as distribution.

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                                The Zacks Stocks in the News Blog Highlights: ExxonMobil, Nvidia, Yahoo, Fed Rate Hike

                                The Zacks Stocks in the News Blog Highlights: ExxonMobil, Nvidia, Yahoo, Fed Rate Hike

                                  Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Qualcomm

                                  Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Qualcomm

                                    Yahoo!'s Latest Data Breach to Jeopardize Verizon Deal?

                                    Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) disclosed another massive data breach yesterday (Dec 14) that might have compromised private information of more than one billion users.

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                                      Yahoo (YHOO) Down 5.3% on Security Breach, Verizon Deal Doubts

                                      On Thursday, shares of Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) are down about 5.3% in afternoon trading after reports have surfaced that Verizon (VZ) is weighing doubts on its deal to acquire the internet company for $4.8 billion, following news of another security breach.

                                        Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, Comcast, DISH Network and Alphabet

                                        Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, Comcast, DISH Network and Alphabet

                                          Frontier Communications: View Strong, Voice Revenue Soft

                                          On Dec 12, we issued an updated research report on Frontier Communications (FTR)

                                            Liberty Media Seeks Investor Support for Formula One Buyout

                                            Liberty Media (LMCA) has entered into an agreement with several third-party investors.

                                              Changes in Economic Policy Major Concerns for U.S. Telecom

                                              In general, the beleaguered telecommunications companies have high debt levels and large financial leverage ratios.

                                                Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile US

                                                Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile US

                                                  U.S. Telecom Industry: Momentum to Continue in 2017

                                                  Wireless network strength holds the key to overall growth of this space. As wireless networks run on radio frequency, spectrums (airwaves) have logically become the most sought-after asset in the industry.