Verizon Communications (VZ) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $44.40, -0.05% vs the prior close of $44.42.
- Volume 26.27M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 4 (Oct 14, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
VZ ends flat (-0.0%) to $44.40. Closed at $44.40, -0.05% vs the prior close of $44.42. Day range $44.00–$45.58, opened at $45.00.
VZ daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — VZ ends flat (-0.0%) to $44.40
- Closed at $44.40, -0.05% vs the prior close of $44.42. Day range $44.00–$45.58, opened at $45.00.
- Volume was 26.27M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 21.97M.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($47.88) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($46.60).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 14.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — VZ rises 2.0% to $44.42, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $44.42, +2.04% vs the prior close of $43.53. Day range $43.25–$44.43, opened at $43.60.
- Volume was 28.12M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 21.88M.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($47.92) and -4.6% vs its 200-day average ($46.58).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — VZ rises 1.8% to $43.53
- Closed at $43.53, +1.75% vs the prior close of $42.78. Day range $42.68–$43.68, opened at $43.16.
- Volume was 30.44M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 21.74M.
- Price is -9.3% vs its 50-day average ($47.97) and -6.5% vs its 200-day average ($46.56).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 15.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — VZ rises 2.7% to $42.78
- Closed at $42.78, +2.71% vs the prior close of $41.65. Day range $41.87–$42.79, opened at $41.87.
- Volume was 29.04M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 21.72M.
- Price is -11.0% vs its 50-day average ($48.04) and -8.1% vs its 200-day average ($46.55).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 17.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — VZ slides 10.1% to $41.65, a 6-month low on 4.7x normal volume
- Closed at $41.65, -10.14% vs the prior close of $46.35. Day range $40.81–$43.40, opened at $42.83.
- Volume was 95.17M shares, 4.7x its 50-day average of 20.24M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -13.5% vs its 50-day average ($48.13) and -10.5% vs its 200-day average ($46.53).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 19.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — VZ rises 1.3% to $46.35
- Closed at $46.35, +1.27% vs the prior close of $45.77. Day range $45.72–$46.55, opened at $46.06.
- Volume was 22.78M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 20.61M.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($48.21) and -0.4% vs its 200-day average ($46.52).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 10.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — VZ dips 0.5% to $45.77, a 1-month low
- Closed at $45.77, -0.46% vs the prior close of $45.98. Day range $45.75–$46.58, opened at $46.27.
- Volume was 15.89M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 20.88M.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($48.23) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($46.49).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — VZ ends flat (+0.3%) to $45.98
- Closed at $45.98, +0.28% vs the prior close of $45.85. Day range $45.29–$45.98, opened at $45.97.
- Volume was 21.49M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 21.06M.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($48.28) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($46.47).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — VZ ends flat (-0.2%) to $45.85, a 1-month low
- Closed at $45.85, -0.15% vs the prior close of $45.92. Day range $45.46–$46.02, opened at $45.94.
- Volume was 22.51M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 21.43M.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($48.31) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($46.44).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — VZ ends flat (-0.1%) to $45.92
- Closed at $45.92, -0.13% vs the prior close of $45.98. Day range $45.79–$46.39, opened at $46.05.
- Volume was 19.76M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 21.59M.
- Price is -5.0% vs its 50-day average ($48.32) and -1.1% vs its 200-day average ($46.41).
- 52-week range $38.39–$51.68; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 11.1% below the 52-week high.
VZ latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about VZ in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Malady Kyle sold 1,100 shares at $42.93 (≈$47.22K) on Oct 13, 2026; now holds 101,066
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 29, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 12, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 10, 2026 · FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 10, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 31, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jul 31, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $34.25B (prior year $34.50B) (-0.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $3.83B (prior year $5.00B) (-23.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.92 (prior year $1.18) (-22.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 24, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 24, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade VZ
- Last results release: Jul 24, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 27, 2026, Jan 30, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 23, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.41% (largest 10.1%).
- Liquidity: about 27.17M shares (≈$1.21B) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $44.40 vs a range of $38.39–$51.68 (45% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 9, 2026 ($0.708/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 13 sales; latest: Kyle Malady sold 1,100 shares on Sep 29, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 29, 2026; 10-Q Jul 31, 2026; 8-K Jul 24, 2026.
- Share count: 4.15B shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -1.5% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone).
VZ market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 45.00 | 45.58 | 44.00 | 44.40 | 26.27M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 43.60 | 44.43 | 43.25 | 44.42 | 28.12M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 43.16 | 43.68 | 42.68 | 43.53 | 30.44M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 41.87 | 42.79 | 41.87 | 42.78 | 29.04M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 42.83 | 43.40 | 40.81 | 41.65 | 95.17M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 46.06 | 46.55 | 45.72 | 46.35 | 22.78M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 46.27 | 46.58 | 45.75 | 45.77 | 15.89M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 45.97 | 45.98 | 45.29 | 45.98 | 21.49M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 45.94 | 46.02 | 45.46 | 45.85 | 22.51M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 46.05 | 46.39 | 45.79 | 45.92 | 19.76M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 45.86 | 46.20 | 45.79 | 45.98 | 22.38M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 46.09 | 46.34 | 45.73 | 45.87 | 19.96M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 46.56 | 46.91 | 45.98 | 45.98 | 19.11M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 47.04 | 47.10 | 46.43 | 46.68 | 16.94M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 47.23 | 47.31 | 46.90 | 47.08 | 13.42M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 46.92 | 47.77 | 46.92 | 47.32 | 21.04M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 46.60 | 47.11 | 46.16 | 46.52 | 20.93M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 47.78 | 47.79 | 46.17 | 46.45 | 32.68M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 48.18 | 48.35 | 47.56 | 47.68 | 19.99M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 47.50 | 48.19 | 47.20 | 48.09 | 45.53M |
About Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications (VZ) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 732712.
VZ board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Shellye L Archambeau | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Roxanne S Austin | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mark T Bertolini | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Vittorio Colao | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Caroline Litchfield | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Jennifer K Mann | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Laxman Narasimhan | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Clarence Jr Otis | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Jr Charles E Phillips | Director | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Daniel H Schulman | CEO | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Carol B Tome | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Hans Erik Vestberg | Director | May 26, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Samantha Hammock | EVP & Chief HR Officer | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Kyle Malady | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Joseph J. Russo | EVP&Pres-Global Networks&Tech | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Daniel H Schulman | CEO | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Sowmyanarayan Sampath | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Consumer | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Anthony T Skiadas | EVP and CFO | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Mary-Lee Stillwell | SVP and Controller | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Vandana Venkatesh | EVP and Chief Legal Officer | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Rodriguez Alfonso Villanueva | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Consumer | Sep 28, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $46.40 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $47.65 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $51.19 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $49.98 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $50.50 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $50.06 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Kyle Malady | Sale | 1,100 | $48.68 |
| May 29, 2026 | Samantha Hammock | Sale | 73,069 | $47.83 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mary-Lee Stillwell | Sale | 8,569 | $50.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Hans Erik Vestberg | Sale | 12,500 | $49.61 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Hans Erik Vestberg | Sale | 12,500 | $49.61 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Hans Erik Vestberg | Sale | 200,000 | $49.61 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Joseph J. Russo | Sale | 9,579 | $44.88 |
VZ financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $138.19B | $17.17B | 4.06 | $37.14B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $134.79B | $17.51B | 4.14 | $36.91B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $133.97B | $11.61B | 2.75 | $37.48B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $136.84B | $21.26B | 5.06 | $37.14B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $133.61B | $22.07B | 5.32 | $39.54B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $410.19B, total liabilities $—, cash $1.75B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
VZ earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.38 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $47.10 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.52 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.21 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.49 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.19 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.54 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $41.50 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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