VZ:NYSEVerizon Communications Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-09-01 - not real-time
$50.29
Latest Price
3/10Risk
Risk Level: Low
Executive Summary
At $50.29, Verizon Communications Inc. shows a bullish moving-average alignment, with shorter averages sitting above longer ones. Over a rolling month the price has gained 14.9%. With RSI at 66.5 the momentum picture is approaching overbought, alongside a bullish MACD signal. The recent range runs from support at $45.09 up to resistance at $50.92.
On valuation the read is fair — earnings multiple of 13.1 versus a 16.1 sector average, below the peer group. The 5.65% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
The composite risk read is 3/10, putting it in low territory. With 30-day volatility of 24.9%, a beta of -0.28 and a maximum drawdown of 18.3%, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Short, medium and long-term reads agree on buy, with conviction of 5/10.
On valuation the read is fair — earnings multiple of 13.1 versus a 16.1 sector average, below the peer group. The 5.65% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
The composite risk read is 3/10, putting it in low territory. With 30-day volatility of 24.9%, a beta of -0.28 and a maximum drawdown of 18.3%, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Short, medium and long-term reads agree on buy, with conviction of 5/10.
Top Market Events
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Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
- Trading above the 200-day average of 45.58
- MACD momentum is positive
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
- P/E of 13.1 versus sector average of 16.1
- Trading above the 200-day average of 45.58
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- P/E of 13.1 versus sector average of 16.1
- Revenue contracting at -0.7%
- Return on equity of 15.8%
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-0.70%
Profit Margin11.64%
P/E Ratio13.1
ROE15.84%
ROA5.05%
Debt/Equity184.08
P/B Ratio2.0
Op. Cash Flow$38.8B
Free Cash Flow$17.5B
Industry P/E16.1
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI66.5
Support$45.09
Resistance$50.92
MA 20$48.68
MA 50$46.16
MA 200$45.58
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index94.02
Valuation
Fair Value$7.34
Target Price$51.56
Upside/Downside2.51%
GradeFair
TypeValue
Dividend Yield5.65%
Risk Assessment
Beta-0.28
Volatility24.89%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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