Verizon Communications (VZ) Buy, Sell or Hold

Verizon Communications (VZ)

45.48

+0.11 (0.24%)

as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:28:10 pm Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

It pays 65% of its free cash flow to its 7.3% dividend. Unsustainable. Phone companies could offer the new Apple VR headset as an incentive to switch phone plans. Either way, Apple stock will come out on top.

TOP PICK

High quality communication company.
Recent share weakness equates good time to invest.
7% dividend yield very strong.
Expecting a 25% increase in the share price going forward.
Excellent for long term shareholders.

DON'T BUY

Growth isn't there, though he isn't worried about their dividend.

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5G adoption is strong along with solid demand for their fixed broadband service. The company reports the highest broadband performance in over a decade. Free cash flow more than doubled on the year to over $2.3 billion which allowed for a sizable reduction in debt. Guidance calls for 2.5%-4.5% increases in revenue this year. It pays a great dividend that has increased for 18 consecutive years, backed by a payout ratio under 55% of cash flow. We recommend placing a stop loss at $33, looking to achieve $44.50 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 7.0%

(Analysts’ price target is $44.43)

WEAK BUY

Fine here, good dividend yield, relatively low valuation. But you don't have a lot of growth. He prefers Canadian telecom at this point, like BCE, Rogers, and Telus. US firms overspent on content, levered up massively. In the US, he'd prefer AT&T for the turnaround.

DON'T BUY

T-Mobile is crushing this, but don't sell it at this level. It pays a good yield that's safe, but they won't grow--that's a shame.

DON'T BUY

The telcos in the U.S. have done poorly. Buy a Canadian telco instead.

DON'T BUY

Consolidating business with large amounts of debt.
Highly cautious on investing in company with rising interest rates.
Company vulnerable to tech disruptions.
Would not recommend buying.
Very competitive business.

DON'T BUY

Bit of a trap. Good valuation, 8x earnings. High dividend, close to 7%, which is alluring. Growth has stalled. Highly competitive space. Over time, dividend's safety has edged lower.

DON'T BUY

It pays a 7% dividend but has incredible competition in the U.S. With only 1 to 2% revenue growth, look elsewhere. The sector is better in Canada.

BUY

Strong brand with legacy assets.
Stable product demand (phone demand not going anywhere).
Will be good investment for long term investment.
Over 90mm customers.
Dividend ~7% is very strong.
Strong business fundamentals.

TOP PICK

Cheapest it's been for 35 years. Balance sheet has seen beautiful, steady growth. Intrinsic value has slipped somewhat. Lots of upside potential to FMV. A meeting of supreme value, extreme cheapness, and excellent yield. He's not looking for exciting, he's looking for his 7% return. Terrific dividend of 6.92%.

(Analysts’ price target is $44.10)

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TOP PICK

Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world. Verizon Communications Inc. was formed on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control. Social media mentions are up 400% in the past 24h.

COMMENT

Likes it for the dividend, but wants to see a cash flow analysis from their CEO.

DON'T BUY

Among the worst Dow performers in Q3 Pays a 7% yield but T-Mobile is killing this. Business is on a slow decline. There are better plays.

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