Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

Verizon Communications Inc. is a telecommunications company that provides wireless, broadband, and video services to consumers and businesses. The company operates primarily in the United States and also maintains international operations in several other countries.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Overvalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, VZ is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value.

VZ currently ranks #32 of 36 Communication Services stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Overvalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $50.14
Sector: Communication Services
12-month range: $39.47–$50.30

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Leverage: High
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The top quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Undervalued

What our data shows for VZ

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for VZ, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $39.47–$50.30.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 69.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent VZ news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for VZ is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Shift Away from Defensive Plays Hits Verizon Communications (VZ) (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-08)
TickrTrends take: Verizon Communications operates in the Communication Services sector, where TickrTrends currently derives an Overvalued assessment. The reported shift away from defensive plays suggests investor preference may be moving toward higher-growth opportunities, which could create additional downward pressure on a stock already trading above its valuation metrics. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether this sector rotation accelerates or stabilizes, as it may influence how the market prices VZ relative to its fundamentals.
Verizon's Share Price Is Lower Than It Was 5 Years Ago. With Dividends Reinvested, You're Up About 24%. (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-07)
TickrTrends take: Verizon's stagnant share price over five years, despite solid dividend returns when reinvested, suggests the market has limited growth expectations for the company. TickrTrends currently rates VZ as overvalued within the Communication Services sector, which indicates that even with the dividend yield factored in, the stock may not offer sufficient upside to justify current pricing levels. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company can accelerate revenue or earnings growth to support its current market valuation, or whether dividend sustainability becomes a key consideration if growth remains constrained.
Verizon Waives Charges for Hurricane Lowell, Prepares Network in Hawai'i (manilatimes.net, 2026-09-05)

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — # VZ Weekly Indicator Summary TickrTrends' derived indicators for VZ show a decline in momentum assessment this week, with the momentum indicator downgrading from a B rating to none. The current valuation verdict remains overvalued for the Communication Services sector company. This shift suggests reduced positive momentum in the stock's recent price action compared to the prior week.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is VZ stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), VZ is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is VZ's TickrTrends verdict?

VZ's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does VZ compare to other Communication Services stocks?

VZ ranks #32 of 36 Communication Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is VZ overbought or oversold?

VZ's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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