VZ Stock Quote Price and Forecast | CNN - CNN International

VZ Stock Quote Price and Forecast | CNN - CNN International

  • 02.06.2025 16:47
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  • Keywords: Price increase, Revenue flat, Net income increase, EPS increase

VZ stock is priced at $44.10, up 0.32%, with a market cap of $185.35B. Verizon Communications Inc., its parent company, reported stable revenue and a 50.73% increase in net income year-over-year.

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Estimated market influence

Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc.

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Price increased by 0.32%. Net income and EPS showed significant growth.

T-Mobile US, Inc.

T-Mobile US, Inc.

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Market cap increased but P/E ratio is higher.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. Sponsored ADR

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Price increased but within a narrow range.

AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Market cap increased but P/E ratio is higher.

TIM S.A. Sponsored ADR

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Price increased but within a narrow range.

TELUS Corporation

TELUS Corporation

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: Buy

Price increased but within a narrow range.

Context

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Analysis

Stock Performance

  • Current Price: $44.10 (up 0.32% from previous close)
  • After-Hours Price: $44.09 (down 0.02%)
  • Market Cap: $185.35B (large-cap category)

Financial Overview

  • Q1 2025 Earnings:
    • Total Revenue: $33.48B (down 6.15% from last quarter, flat YoY)
    • Net Income: $4.88B (up 50.73% YoY, flat QoQ)
    • EPS: $1.15 (up 50.45% YoY)
  • Net Profit Margin: 14.57%
  • Free Cash Flow: $3.64B (up 39.01% YoY)
  • Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.67 (up 10.57% YoY)
  • Dividend Yield: 6.71%

Market Position

  • Sector: Communications
  • Industry: Wireless Telecommunications
  • Competitors: T-Mobile US, AT&T, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S., TIM S.A., TELUS Corporation

Competitor Analysis

  • T-Mobile US: Market cap $275B, P/E 23.61x
  • AT&T: Market cap $200B, P/E 17.07x
  • Turkcell: Market cap $207B, P/E 12.53x
  • TIM S.A.: Market cap $47B, P/E 13.47x
  • TELUS: Market cap $34B, P/E 28.86x

Analyst Sentiment

  • Ratings: Buy (42%), Hold (54%), Sell (4%)
  • Stock Forecast: Mixed outlook with cautious optimism

Strategic Considerations

  • Focus Areas: 5G, IoT, and network solutions
  • Regulatory Impact: Potential changes affecting business models

Long-Term Implications

  • Technological Adaptation: Importance of innovation in 5G and IoT
  • Profitability: Balancing growth with cost management

This analysis highlights VZ's stable performance, competitive positioning, and strategic focus in a dynamic market.