
Verizon (VZ) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Verizon (VZ) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Verizon Communications has demonstrated a positive financial performance with a 0.61% year-over-year increase in net sales revenue, rising from $133.97 billion to $134.79 billion for the 12-month period ending December 2024, coupled with a 2.2% rise in consumer revenue to $27.6 billion in the fourth quarter, attributed to growth in service revenue. The company's return on capital improved significantly, increasing from 6.06% to 7.61%, while economic profit surged by 63.87% year-over-year, climbing from $2.82 billion to $4.61 billion, indicating enhanced operational efficiency. Furthermore, Verizon's strategic focus on increasing cash flow aims to support and elevate its dividend payout ratio, reinforcing the potential for continued dividend growth in the future.
Bears say
Verizon Communications is experiencing a decline in Economic Operating Cash Flow (EBITDAR), which fell 3.77% year-over-year, negatively impacting the company's revenue outlook. The integration of TracFone is leading to customer attrition in the prepaid segment and weakening Verizon's position in the consumer postpaid market due to its strategic decision to forgo heavy handset subsidies. Additionally, Verizon's substantial debt load of $117.9 billion and increasing competition, alongside potential regulatory changes and unforeseen operational risks, further contribute to a negative financial outlook for the firm.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Verizon and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Verizon (VZ) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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