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5.65% YieldCommunication ServicesVerizon Communications Inc. · NYSE
Price: $49.45 · Annual div: $2.80/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 50% · Ex-div: TBD
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About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment is dedicated to providing enterprise-level solutions. It offers comprehensive network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud integration, virtual and software-defined networking, and high-speed internet access services. This segment further delivers sophisticated internet protocol-based voice and video communication tools, unified communications and collaboration platforms, and specialized customer contact center solutions. Beyond core connectivity, it provides a suite of managed services and data security offerings. Its extensive portfolio also covers domestic and international voice and data services, such as calling, messaging, conferencing, advanced contact center functionalities, and dedicated private line and data access networks. Moreover, the Business segment furnishes customer premises equipment, along with essential installation, maintenance, and on-site support services, and a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services. By December 31, 2021, this segment had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and holds its corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The company, which was originally known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, officially adopted its current name in June 2000.
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🌍 VZ Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VZ.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 5.65% | 2.85% | $565 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 4.80% | 2.00% | $480 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 4.52% | 1.72% | $452 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 5.65% | 2.85% | $565 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 5.16% | 2.36% | $516 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 5.65% | 2.85% | $565 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 4.24% | 1.44% | $424 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 4.80% | 2.00% | $480 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 3.96% | 1.16% | $396 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 4.16% | 1.36% | $416 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 3.96% | 1.16% | $396 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VZ Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $2.79/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VZ Dividend Payment Schedule
VZ pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
📊 VZ vs Communication Services Benchmarks
How VZ compares to typical Communication Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VZ sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VZ Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | 2026-08-18 | 1,100 | $48.68 | $53.5K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 80.201 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 126.31 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 92.776 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 42.476 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 126.31 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 126.31 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-13 | 193.377 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-07-30 | 79.477 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-07-30 | 97.008 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
Analyst Price Target
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is currently trading at $49.45, 16% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 5.65% based on an annual payout of $2.80 per share.
VZ (Verizon Communications Inc.) — 5.65% Dividend Yield Analysis
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a communication services stock currently trading at $49.45 with a dividend yield of 5.65%. The company pays an annual dividend of $2.79 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, VZ has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 9.9%.
- Dividend payments are not guaranteed and can be reduced or suspended at any time.
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