Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VZ - Verizon Communications
$45.98
0.11 (0.24%)
▲
5d:
-2.83%
30d:
-8.59%
90d:
+8.04%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: VZ shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: VZ shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$59.30
Based on 4.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$36.82
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: VZ is currently trading at $45.98, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $47.19 to $50.71. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 8.7) is in line with its historical norms (8.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.9% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VZ is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $45.73. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: VZ scores 66/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $51.56 (+12.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VZ is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $45.73. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: VZ scores 66/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $51.56 (+12.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$47.19 -
$50.71
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
88.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (66/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($51.56)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 21% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$47.19 -
$50.71
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$45.73
Resistance Level
$48.35
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.68
Wall Street Target
$51.56
(+12.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-22.0%
Profit Margin
11.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.9% cheaper
PE vs Historical
8.7 vs 8.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$45.57
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$45.16
(-2%)
3-Year Target
$44.75
(-3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
$45.87
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 5.4%)
$126.57
(+175%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.7, Growth: 5.4%)
$53.87
(+17%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.4, Growth: 5.4%)
$45.79
(0%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (12x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.98 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.83
Bull Case
$69.77
(+52%)
Analyst growth 38.3%, PE expands to 13.2
Base Case
$63.43
(+38%)
Market implied 38.3%, PE stable at 12.0
Bear Case
$31.19
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 8.7 to 8.9
Stabilization Target:
$47.14
(+2.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+2.5%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
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