Is Verizon (VZ) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Verizon stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Verizon is currently priced at $46.38, reflecting a daily change of 5.84%. The stock is trending upward, as it sits above its 200-day average of $44.59. This 200-day average acts as a long-term benchmark, helping investors see if the price is generally moving higher over time.
The RSI—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—is at 62.7. This indicates steady interest without being extreme. With a P/E ratio—the price you pay for every dollar of company earnings—of 11.4, the stock remains in a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high of $51.68.
Should you buy Verizon stock?
Based on the current data showing upward momentum and a price above the 50-day average of $45.45, the indicators suggest a buy. However, always consider your personal risk tolerance before entering any position. Market conditions shift quickly, so remain observant of the $46.59 resistance level.
Is VZ a good stock for beginners?
Verizon is a large, established company, which often brings more stability than smaller, unproven businesses. It is a common starting point for beginners, though you should remember that even large stocks experience volatility—the speed and size of price swings—within their 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68.
What's driving VZ right now
The stock is trading above its 200-day average of $44.59, signaling a healthy long-term trend.
The price is nearing $46.59, a resistance level where sellers often outnumber buyers, potentially slowing further gains.
The stock has a recent support level, or price floor, established at $40.76.
A P/E ratio of 11.4 suggests the stock is not currently priced at an extreme premium relative to its earnings.
What Verizon actually does
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Verizon by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on VZ is Buy. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Verizon's earnings history
Earnings per share for Verizon's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has fallen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.06 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.15 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.76 |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.06 |
Who owns Verizon?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 70.4% of VZ, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 8.81% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 368.03M | 8.81% | |
| 260.18M | 6.23% | |
| 214.85M | 5.15% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Verizon insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Verizon, 2 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 4 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | SELL | 73.1K | $3.5M | |
| 2026-03-02 | SELL | 8.6K | $428.4K | |
| 2026-02-27 | AWARD / VEST | 47.9K | — |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading VZ?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name VZ — filed by 12 separate members or more and worth $581K–$1.61M combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 10 purchase-side, 15 sale-side, most recently on 2026-04-23.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-04-14 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-04-07 | SELL | $100,001 - $250,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
See which membersVerizon is currently a buy as it maintains a steady upward trend while trading at a moderate valuation.
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Beginner questions about VZ
Should I buy VZ stock?+
Current data shows the stock is trending upward above its 50-day average of $45.45, which supports a buy rating.
Is VZ a good long-term investment?+
While long-term results vary, VZ maintains a stable position above its 200-day average of $44.59.
Is VZ a buy or a sell?+
The indicators, including the current price of $46.38 and the RSI of 62.7, align with a buy rating.
Is VZ overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 11.4 and a price below the 52-week high of $51.68, the stock is not currently at an extreme valuation.
Is VZ a good stock for beginners?+
As a large, established company with a 52-week range between $38.39 and $51.68, it is often viewed as a manageable starting point for new investors.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Verizon (VZ) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-07-24 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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