Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock
NYSEVZ has an Alpha Score of 52 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 62 members of Congress disclosed 171 trades in VZ since 2014: 78 purchases and 93 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 2, 2026). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported VZ in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $76.25M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 11 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 11.6 and its net margin 11.6% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is VZ's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 52 reflects moderate overall profile with weak momentum, strong value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 2, 2026); records start Jan 21, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-02 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-09-18 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-07-17 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lloyd Smucker R-PA · House | 2026-04-23 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-04-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jennifer McClellan D-VA · House | 2026-04-07 | partial sale | $100k – $250k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-03-09 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded VZ, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own VZ?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.80M | $76.25M | -40% |
| Marshall Wace | 981K | $41.51M | +410% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 980K | $41.51M | +125% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 418K | $17.72M | -80% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 103K | $4.37M | +125% |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 53K | $2.22M | n/a |
| Soros Fund Management George Soros (founder) | 43K | $1.83M | n/a |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Verizon Communications Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $47K |
| Oct 20, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $49K |
| Oct 13, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $47K |
| Oct 6, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $50K |
| Sep 29, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $51K |
| Sep 22, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $52K |
| Sep 15, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $56K |
| Sep 8, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $55K |
| Sep 1, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $56K |
| Aug 25, 26 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | SELL | 1.1K | $55K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are VZ's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does VZ's valuation compare with the Communication Services sector?
| Metric | VZ | Communication Services median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 11.6 | 19.3 | 53 |
| Net margin | 11.64% | 8.92% | 62 |
| Return on equity | 15.52% | 11.88% | 64 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 7.11% | 3.50% | 25 |
Medians over the Communication Services stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Verizon Communications Inc.'s latest SEC filings say?
Latest 1Verizon Announces Changes to Segment Revenue Reporting and Operating Metric Disclosures for 2026
Verizon Communications Inc. filed an 8-K on March 13, 2026, to announce revisions to its financial reporting structure effective for the first quarter of 2026. The company is modifying how it presents revenue for its two primary reportable segments: Verizon Consumer Group and Verizon Business Group. Moving forward, revenue for these segments will be disaggregated into three specific categories: mobility and broadband service revenue, wireless equipment revenue, and other revenue. Additionally, the company is changing its disclosure policy regarding operating metrics. Verizon will no longer report these metrics at the segment level and will instead provide them exclusively on a consolidated basis. To assist investors in transitioning to this new reporting format, the company provided unaudited historical financial and operating information in Exhibit 99 of the filing. This disclosure is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered filed for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- ›Revised revenue reporting structure for Consumer and Business segments effective Q1 2026.
- ›Disaggregated segment revenue into mobility and broadband service, wireless equipment, and other revenue.
- ›Transitioned operating metric disclosures to a consolidated basis only.
- ›Discontinued segment-level reporting for operating metrics.
- ›Provided unaudited historical data to reflect the new reporting presentation.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Verizon Communications Inc. do?
Verizon Communications Inc. is a holding company that provides communications, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. Operating primarily through its Wireless and Wireline segments, it delivers wireless voice and data services, equipment sales, broadband video, data center and cloud solutions, security, managed network services, and local and long-distance voice offerings across the United States. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New York, the company leads the wireless telecommunications industry with award-winning networks emphasizing mobility, reliable connectivity, and control. It has integrated media assets like Yahoo and AOL into a subsidiary, enhancing its portfolio with brands such as HuffPost, Yahoo Sports, Tumblr, and Yahoo Finance. With a market capitalization around 165-196 billion USD, a notable dividend yield exceeding 6-7%, and a low beta of 0.31 indicating stability, Verizon Communications Inc. plays a pivotal role in the communications sector, supporting essential connectivity and digital services for diverse markets.