VZ - Verizon Communications Inc.
52.86 -0.01 (-0.02%)
After hours: 7:41PM EDT
| Previous Close | 52.22 |
| Open | 52.31 |
| Bid | 52.86 x 800 |
| Ask | 52.98 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 52.31 - 52.94 |
| 52 Week Range | 43.97 - 54.77 |
| Volume | 11,454,387 |
| Avg. Volume | 13,904,295 |
| Market Cap | 218.456B |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 7.02 |
| EPS (TTM) | 7.54 |
| Earnings Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.36 (4.48%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-07-09 |
| 1y Target Est | 56.46 |
- Engadget•3 days ago
Moto Z3 Review
- GlobeNewswire•4 hours ago
Verizon’s 5G Residential Broadband Service Will Include Apple TV 4K in Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Indianapolis
NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018-- Verizon today announced it will offer Apple TV 4 K as part of its 5 G residential broadband package launching in four markets this year, including in Indianapolis. The fourth ...
- GlobeNewswire•4 hours ago
Verizon's 5G Residential Broadband Service Will Partner with YouTube TV in Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Indianapolis
NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018-- Verizon today announced it will partner with YouTube TV for its 5 G residential broadband package launching in four markets this year, including in Indianapolis. The fourth and ...
- CNBC•4 hours ago
Verizon offers free Apple TVs and YouTube subscriptions to new 5G customers in four cities
When Verizon launches its 5G broadband internet service later this year, it will offer customers a free Apple TV box and a subscription to YouTube's live TV streaming product. The 5G wireless standard is meant to allow for more connected devices with better functionalities. Verizon VZ will offer customers who sign up for its new 5G internet service a free Apple AAPL TV box and a subscription to Google GOOGL 's YouTube streaming television service, the company announced Tuesday .
- GlobeNewswire•4 hours ago
Verizon 5G Home Internet Service Coming to Indianapolis
NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018-- Verizon today announced Indianapolis as the fourth city scheduled to receive 5 G residential broadband service in the second half of 2018. The company previously said it would ...
- Bloomberg•6 hours ago
Verizon Is Close to Apple, Google Deals for 5G TV
Verizon Communications Inc. is close to deals making Apple Inc. and Google its first video providers when it launches a superfast 5G wireless service in four cities later this year, according to people familiar with the situation. Under the deals, which could be announced as soon as Tuesday, Verizon will offer 5G customers a free Apple TV box or a free subscription to Google’s YouTube TV app for a live television service, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the agreements haven’t been announced. After shelving its own online TV effort, New York-based Verizon decided to partner with the two technology giants for video content, a first step toward eventually competing nationally against internet and pay TV providers such as AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. Using fifth-generation wireless technology, Verizon plans to beam online services to home receivers, delivering speeds that match or exceed landline connections.
- Market Realist•6 hours ago
Verizon Throws in Free Music to Attract Wireless Customers
Verizon (VZ) has partnered with Apple in a program that lets some Verizon wireless customers stream Apple Music free of charge for at least half a year. Verizon customers on unlimited plans get free Apple Music for six months. Verizon’s wireless revenues rose 5.5% year-over-year to $22.4 billion in the second quarter.
Market Realist•8 hours agoA Look at the Performance of Disney’s Media Network Segment
Media conglomerate Walt Disney (DIS) reported revenues of $6.2 billion for its Media Network segment in the fiscal third quarter. These revenues increased 5.0% YoY (year-over-year) from its revenues of $5.9 billion in the fiscal third quarter of 2017. These revenues were driven by a robust 11.0% YoY increase in the broadcasting unit, as well as 2.0% growth in the cable network division.
Market Realist•11 hours agoAnalysts’ Reaction to CenturyLink’s Q2 2018 Results
Wall Street analysts’ consensus indicates that CenturyLink’s 12-month target price is $20.76, which implies a potential return of -5% from its closing price of $21.88 on August 13. As of August 13, CenturyLink’s dividend yield was 9.9%. On August 13, CenturyLink had a 14-day RSI (relative strength index) score of 78, which compares to Frontier Communications (FTR) at 46 and Windstream Holdings (WIN) at 64.
Market Realist•12 hours agoThe AT&T–Time Warner Merger’s Strategic Benefits
AT&T’s (T) merger with media conglomerate Time Warner could be a win-win situation for both companies. The deal is set to grant AT&T access to Time Warner’s high-quality content, ramping up its competition against growing digital rivals. Also, Time Warner would gain access to AT&T’s extensive customer base and wireless, video, and fixed broadband distribution network.
- Barrons.com•13 hours ago
AT&T's Gotten Way Too Cheap. Here's Why It Could Be Time to Buy.
AT&T (T) shares are higher on Monday, helped by a vote of confidence from Morgan Stanley. Where we were: AT&T shares have badly trailed the market this year, amid wider underperformance for telecom in general, and concerns surrounding its takeover of Time Warner. Where we're headed: The telecom sector will soon be replaced by the communications services sector, and AT&T itself could get a boost, given its low valuation and potentially growing investor appetite for defensive stocks.
Market Realist•13 hours agoCenturyLink’s Valuation after Q2 Earnings Release
As of August 13, AT&T (T) was the largest US telecommunications player by market capitalization at ~$233.9 billion. It was followed by Verizon (VZ) at ~$215.8 billion. In the US wireline space, CenturyLink (CTL) had a market capitalization of ~$23.6 billion, as you can see in the chart below. That metric for Windstream Holdings (WIN) and Frontier Communication (FTR) was ~$0.2 billion and ~$0.5 billion, respectively.
Market Realist•14 hours agoAT&T Competes with Google and Facebook in the Digital Ad Market
AT&T (T) is looking forward to expanding in the media industry and unlocking new opportunities after its acquisition of Time Warner. AT&T is planning to focus on advertising and digital content distribution following the acquisition. According to Forbes, AT&T is planning to reduce prices for customers through advertising, by shifting some content creation costs from customers to advertisers.
Market Realist•14 hours agoWhy CenturyLink Stock Is on a Strong Uptrend
CenturyLink (CTL) stock has risen 17% in the last five trading days to close at $21.88 on August 13. Year-to-date, CTL stock has risen 31.2%. By comparison, Windstream Holdings (WIN) and Frontier Communications (FTR) have fallen 49.4% and 65.4%, respectively, in the trailing-12-month period.
Market Realist•15 hours agoHow Accenture Could Benefit from Its Latest Acquisition
To complement its Industry X.0 platform, Accenture (ACN) has bought hardware engineering company Mindtribe and signed a deal to acquire software company Pillar Technology. Mindtribe develops innovative connected hardware embedded with digital services to improve customers’ experience. Pillar Technology also combines physical products with digital services, which could help Accenture lure more clients.
- Motley Fool•17 hours ago
Expect a Dividend Hike Before 2018 Ends From These 3 Stocks
Some stocks are pretty reliable with their payout boosts.
- InvestorPlace•yesterday
Facebook Is Still Playing a Game That’s Far Too Risky
Despite traffic to its namesake site falling, being entirely dependent on its own sites for traffic and revenue and having advertising as its sole means of support, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is still building data centers. Bloomberg wrote in February that “Facebook spends like an oil company”, but it’s more accurate to say that Facebook spends like a phone company. Facebook is building wired infrastructure, including the fastest undersea cable between the U.S. and Europe.
Market Realist•yesterdayHow AT&T’s Network Performance Compares
Mobile operators’ network performance plays a crucial role in customer retention. In the second quarter, AT&T’s (T) postpaid phone churn rate improved sequentially, falling from 0.84% to 0.82%, suggesting the telecom company’s network is becoming more competitive. This rate reduction looks favorable for AT&T, especially as smaller competitors such as T-Mobile (TMUS) and Sprint (S) strive to attract customers from AT&T and Verizon (VZ).
Market Realist•2 days agoVerizon’s Stock Performance So Far in 2018
The closing price for Verizon (VZ) stock on August 6 was $52.48. Based on that, Verizon has a market capitalization of ~$216.8 billion, the second-largest among all major US wireless service providers. Verizon’s highest price in the last 52 weeks was $54.77 per share. Its lowest price was $43.97.
- Market Realist•2 days ago
Why AT&T Raised Its 2018 Outlook
Last month, AT&T (T) reported its second-quarter results, beating analysts’ estimates earnings estimate and raising its fiscal 2018 guidance. However, it missed analysts’ revenue estimate.
- Zacks•2 days ago
Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Which Stock to Bet on Post Q2 Earnings?
Let us perform a comparative analysis between two stocks in the Zacks Wireless National Industry - Verizon Communications (VZ) and T-Mobile US (TMUS) - to pick the better investment option.
- American City Business Journals•2 days ago
How Kathryn Friedrich uses data to drive creative content
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Market Realist•2 days agoWhat Does Verizon’s Valuation Trend Indicate?
As of August 6, Verizon’s (VZ) market capitalization was ~$216.8 billion, making it the second-largest US wireless player in terms of market capitalization. In comparison, Sprint’s (S) market capitalization was ~$24.8 billion, AT&T’s (T) was ~$233.2 billion, and T-Mobile’s (TMUS) was ~$56.2 billion.
Reuters•4 days agoVerizon union workers approve new four-year contract
Verizon and the union workers agreed to the deal well in advance of the current contracts' expiration in August 2019, seeking to avoid another conflict that prompted strikes in 2016. The new contracts, which cover 34,000 employees in northeast and mid-Atlantic regions served by the largest U.S. wireless network, also include better retirement benefits, the Communications Workers of America said in a statement. Employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have not yet completed the ratification process, but Verizon said in an email that it expects the process to be completed next week.
Reuters•4 days agoVerizon union workers approve new four-year contract
Verizon and the union workers agreed to the deal well in advance of the current contracts' expiration in August 2019, seeking to avoid another conflict that prompted strikes in 2016. The new contracts, which cover 34,000 employees in northeast and mid-Atlantic regions served by the largest U.S. wireless network, also include better retirement benefits, the Communications Workers of America said in a statement. Employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have not yet completed the ratification process, but Verizon said in an email that it expects the process to be completed next week.
