The stock price of Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) has jumped by 1.40 compared to previous close of 43.54. Despite this, the company has seen a gain of 2.79% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-05-06 that Verizon Communications is a compelling investment with a high dividend yield and capital appreciation opportunities, making it attractive for income and growth investors. VZ is in a bullish uptrend, trading above its 30-week EMA with positive momentum, volume, and relative strength, indicating potential for future gains. VZ’s dividend yield of 6.2% is well-covered by free cash flow, with a history of 20 consecutive years of dividend increases, ensuring income stability.
Is It Worth Investing in Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) is 10.49x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for VZ is 0.39. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 7 as “overweight,” 13 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for VZ is 4.21B and currently, short sellers hold a 1.90% of that float. On May 07, 2025, VZ’s average trading volume was 24.93M shares.
VZ’s Market Performance
VZ stock saw an increase of 2.79% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 2.60% and a quarterly increase of 10.90%. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.68%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 2.69% for Verizon Communications Inc (VZ).. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 1.99% for VZ’s stock, with a 4.90% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of VZ
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for VZ stocks, with Evercore ISI repeating the rating for VZ by listing it as a “Outperform.” The predicted price for VZ in the upcoming period, according to Evercore ISI is $48 based on the research report published on April 11, 2025 of the current year 2025.
DZ Bank gave a rating of “Buy” to VZ, setting the target price at $40 in the report published on January 29th of the current year.
VZ Trading at 0.98% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VZ to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -6.77% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.69%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.68%, as shares surge +3.69% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +1.92% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VZ rose by +2.79%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +4.94% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $43.29. In addition, Verizon Communications Inc saw 10.40% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at VZ starting from Malady Kyle, who sale 7,500 shares at the price of $43.88 back on Apr 30 ’25. After this action, Malady Kyle now owns 19,008 shares of Verizon Communications Inc, valued at $329,062 using the latest closing price.
Malady Kyle, the Officer of Verizon Communications Inc, proposed sale 7,500 shares at $43.88 during a trade that took place back on Apr 30 ’25, which means that Malady Kyle is holding shares at $329,062 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for VZ
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.22 for the present operating margin
- 0.6 for the gross margin
The net margin for Verizon Communications Inc stands at 0.13. The total capital return value is set at 0.09. Equity return is now at value 18.23, with 4.68 for asset returns.
Based on Verizon Communications Inc (VZ), the company’s capital structure generated 0.62 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.22. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.67. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.39.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 47.52 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 3.44. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.6. The receivables turnover for the company is 5.0for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.36. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.56.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a bullish of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
