Verizon Communications Inc. Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
5.92%
Annual Dividend
$2.83
Stock Price
$47.81
Market Cap
$199.63B
How It's Calculated
5.92% = $2.83 ÷ $47.81 × 100
What This Means
Verizon Communications Inc.'s dividend yield of 5.92% is well above the market average. While attractive, very high yields can sometimes signal financial stress or an unsustainable payout — always check the payout ratio.
About Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Telecom Services. With a market capitalization of about $199.63B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $47.81, within a 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68 (-7.5% from the high, +24.5% from the low). Beta of 0.22 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 12.5%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Verizon Communications Inc., yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Communication Services, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Verizon Communications Inc.'s dividend yield of 5.92% can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (0.23%), GOOG (0.23%), META (0.33%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- VZ is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.22 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 12.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$2.83
Sector
Communication Services
Other VZ Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VZ pay a dividend?
Yes — Verizon Communications Inc. currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $2.83 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for VZ?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, VZ's yield is about 5.92%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 5.92% compare to sector peers?
In Communication Services, peer yields such as CMCSA (5.31%), T (4.48%), TMUS (2.18%) help frame VZ's 5.92%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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