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Verizon Comm (VZ)
NYSE
$49.56+$0.11 (+0.22%)
Price as of Aug 24, 2026 7:40 AM EDT
  • $205.5B
    Market Cap
  • 18.87%
    1-Year Change
  • Telecom Services
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 62
  • Momentum Score: 68
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 55
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All It Takes Is $5,000 Invested in Each of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $800 in Yearly Dividends

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks that can generate over $800 in annual income from a $15,000 investment ($5,000 each). Realty Income offers a 5.2% yield with 31 years of consecutive dividend increases, Verizon provides a 5.9% yield with 19 years of consecutive increases, and Enbridge delivers a 5.5% yield with 31 years of consecutive increases. All three stocks are positioned as reliable income generators with consistent dividend growth.

08/21/2026, 11:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Hit $1 Trillion in Revenue by 2030 -- 1 Year Faster Than the Original Timeline. Here's the Math Behind the New Number.

Elon Musk claims SpaceX will reach $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030, requiring a 121.7% CAGR from 2025 levels. The company operates three segments: Starlink (61% of revenue), rocket launch services (22%), and AI business (17%). While analysts project $184.5 billion revenue by 2028, the $1 trillion target faces significant headwinds from competition and market uncertainties.

08/18/2026, 1:25 PM • The Motley Fool

AST SpaceMobile Trades Near $74. Here's The Subscriber Math That Justifies It.

AST SpaceMobile, a LEO satellite developer, trades at $74 per share with a $21.5B market cap despite a 127x price-to-sales ratio. The company justifies its valuation through partnerships with major telecom carriers covering 3B+ subscribers, a $1.3B backlog, and projected revenue growth to $1.76B by 2028. Analysts expect positive EBITDA in 2027, making the stock potentially attractive for long-term investors despite near-term volatility.

08/12/2026, 3:10 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Space Stocks That Could Turn $10,000 Into $50,000 By 2035

The space logistics market is projected to grow at 19% CAGR through 2034. Three space stocks—SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile—are highlighted as potential multibaggers that could turn $10,000 into $50,000 over the next decade, though all are considered speculative investments with significant growth potential as the industry expands.

08/11/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

AST SpaceMobile vs. First Majestic Silver: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AST SpaceMobile, a satellite broadband company, is compared against First Majestic Silver, a profitable mining company. AST SpaceMobile burns $1.1B in cash annually while pursuing growth in space-based cellular networks, whereas First Majestic generates $472M in free cash flow with a strong balance sheet. The choice reflects a growth-vs.-stability investment dilemma, with AST expected to reach profitability by 2027 and First Majestic benefiting from rising silver prices.

08/04/2026, 2:13 PM • The Motley Fool

AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space-Based Network Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two space-focused companies: AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular network for standard smartphones, and Rocket Lab, a vertically integrated launch services provider acquiring Iridium Communications. Both are unprofitable and burning cash, but Rocket Lab is recommended as the better buy in 2026 due to its lower valuation (52.9x P/S vs. 188x), stronger balance sheet, and the strategic Iridium acquisition that could position it as a serious SpaceX competitor.

07/31/2026, 4:28 PM • The Motley Fool

AST SpaceMobile vs. Intuitive Machines: Which Space Infrastructure Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two space infrastructure companies: AST SpaceMobile, which is building a satellite cellular network for direct smartphone connectivity, and Intuitive Machines, which provides lunar infrastructure and services. While both are pre-profitable, Intuitive Machines is recommended as the better 2026 buy due to its more conservative valuation (P/S ratio of 4.7x vs. 188x), stronger near-term revenue growth projections, and positive free cash flow, despite AST SpaceMobile's exciting long-term potential.

07/31/2026, 3:10 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 4.3% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for passive income: Verizon Communications (6.3% yield) with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases and sustainable payout ratios; Altria Group (5.9% yield), a Dividend King with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases backed by strong fundamentals; and PepsiCo (4.3% yield), a recession-proof Dividend King with 50+ years of dividend growth and a solid balance sheet.

07/26/2026, 3:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Verizon Just Signed a More Than $1 Billion Dark Fiber Deal With Google. Here's What It Means for the 6.3% Dividend.

Verizon signed a $1+ billion dark fiber agreement with Google to connect data centers, with CEO Dan Schulman indicating multiple additional deals worth billions could be announced by year-end. The company raised full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter, projecting 9-10% free cash flow growth and 6-7% adjusted EPS growth. With first-half free cash flow of $10.2 billion covering $5.9 billion in dividends, the new AI infrastructure revenue stream provides a growth catalyst for the previously slow-growing connectivity business.

07/24/2026, 9:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Verizon Stock Climbed Today

Verizon Communications stock rose 5.72% following strong Q2 earnings results, including 184,000 postpaid phone customer additions and 348,000 broadband account gains. The company signed a $1 billion+ dark fiber deal with Google to connect AI data centers and expects multiple billion-dollar AI-related deals by year-end. CEO Dan Schulman highlighted that AI is 'fundamentally reshaping Verizon's growth trajectory,' with adjusted earnings per share growing 6.6% and free cash flow surging 24.4%.

07/24/2026, 9:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Verizon Is Cutting 3,000 Jobs and Handing 274 Stores to Franchisees Right Before July 24 Earnings. Is the 6.5% Dividend Still Safe?

Verizon announced it will sell 274 company-owned retail stores to franchisees and cut 500 corporate positions, affecting roughly 3,000 employees total. Despite restructuring concerns, the company's 6.5% dividend appears safe due to strong free cash flow coverage (nearly 2x the dividend payout), improved subscriber trends, and raised full-year guidance. Management expects free cash flow of at least $21.5 billion in 2026, comfortably covering the ~$11 billion annual dividend.

07/21/2026, 3:26 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Compelling Stocks Worth Buying More Of Right Now (Including Broadcom)

The article recommends five stocks positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure build-out and connectivity demand: Broadcom (custom AI chips and networking), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (foundry services), Alphabet (search, cloud, and AI), T-Mobile (telecom growth via home internet), and Verizon (fiber expansion and dividends). While acknowledging risks including elevated valuations and geopolitical concerns, the author suggests gradually adding to positions that align with long-term investment goals.

07/21/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks I'd Never Sell No Matter What the Market Does

The article identifies three dividend stocks recommended as long-term holds regardless of market conditions: Verizon Communications for its essential telecom services and 19-year dividend growth streak; Coca-Cola for its resilient beverage business and 64-year dividend growth record; and Enbridge for its stable pipeline tollbooth model and 31-year consecutive dividend increases. All three companies have predictable, recurring revenue streams that remain stable during economic downturns.

07/20/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Pulls the Market Lower Again

Oil prices surged 5% following the U.S. cancellation of Iran sanctions waivers and ceasefire declaration, triggering a market pullback with the Nasdaq down 5%. However, analysts suggest this may be overblown volatility driven by algorithmic trading rather than fundamental concerns. The market remains up 9% year-to-date despite sector rotation, with tech stocks experiencing significant swings. The podcast also discusses emerging low-cost EV options like Fiat's Topolino and Slate's $25,000 truck, questioning whether Americans will embrace practical, affordable vehicles. American Tower's debt is deemed manageable due to sticky telecom contracts, while satellite technology is unlikely to disrupt traditional tower infrastructure in the near term.

07/19/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: SpaceX Stock Could Be Worth $5 Trillion or More If This 1 Thing Happens

SpaceX could potentially reach a $5 trillion market cap if its Starmind initiative succeeds in processing AI workloads in space using a constellation of up to 1 million satellites. The company's space-based AI processing offers advantages like free solar power and lower cooling costs compared to terrestrial data centers. However, significant technological hurdles remain and investors may need to wait years for this vision to materialize.

07/18/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$49.17
$49.72
$49.45
1-Year Range
$38.40
$51.38
$49.45
Latest Close$49.45
Change
+$0.26 (+0.53%)
Volume15,081,963
Market Cap$205.5B
Shares Outstanding4.2B
P/E (TTM)12.88
Diluted EPS (TTM)$3.84
Enterprise Value$368.9B

Information as of 08/21/2026

Company Profile

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC
https://www.verizon.com
$205.5B
Market Cap
$16.2B
Net Income
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Telecom Services
1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10036
212 395 1000

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.

Key Executives

  • Hans Erik Vestberg
  • Kyle Malady
  • Anthony T. Skiadas
  • Daniel H. Schulman
  • Vandana Venkatesh

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions50.4B (67.46%)
  • Mutual Funds24.3B (32.53%)
  • Insiders6.9M (0.009%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)