Verizon Communications (VZ) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 7/15/2026 – Verizon Communications had its price target lowered by Scotiabank from $54.50 to $51.50. They now have a “sector outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/14/2026 – Verizon Communications had its price target lowered by BNP Paribas Exane from $46.00 to $44.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/8/2026 – Verizon Communications is now covered by Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $43.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/8/2026 – Verizon Communications had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $47.00 to $45.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 6/12/2026 – Verizon Communications was upgraded by Freedom Capital to “hold”.
• 5/29/2026 – Verizon Communications had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Verizon Communications Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, July 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.7075 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 10th. This represents a $2.83 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.6%. Verizon Communications’s dividend payout ratio is currently 69.02%.

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) is a major U.S.-based telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and information services. Its operations span consumer and business markets, with core offerings that include wireless voice and data services, fixed-line broadband and fiber-optic services, and enterprise networking solutions. Verizon is headquartered in New York City and operates a nationwide wireless network that supports consumer subscribers as well as business and government customers.

The company’s consumer products include mobile phone plans, unlimited data services, and Fios, its branded fiber-optic internet, television and voice service for homes and small businesses.