Is Verizon Communications Inc. a good dividend stock?

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.64%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is VZ's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for VZ stock is currently 6.64%.

How much does VZ pay in dividends per year?

Verizon Communications Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.7950 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does VZ pay dividends?

VZ stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is VZ's dividend growing?

Verizon Communications Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.1%.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.64% as of Jul 10, 2026. It pays $2.80 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.06% 5-year compound annual rate.

175.87B

Market cap

8.78x

Current P/E

8.48x

Forward P/E

6.64%

Dividend yield

$2.80

VZ dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — VZ pays out about 58% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	55.70%
Operating margin	21.17%
Pretax margin	16.41%
Net margin	12.43%
Effective tax rate	22.34%
ROA	4.25%
ROE	16.62%
D/E	1.92x
Interest coverage ratio	4.37x

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VZ valuation

P/E	8.78x
P/S	1.54x
P/B	2.04x
P/CF	5.73x
P/FCF	10.72x
P/OCF	5.73x
PEG	-0.91x
EV multiple	0.64x

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Telecommunications Services

Industry

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.