Verizon Communications (VZ) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Verizon Communications (VZ) closed the most recent trading day at $40.57, moving +2.05% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.16%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.44%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.76%. The largest U.S. cellphone carrier's stock has dropped by 9.39% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.34% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.14%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Verizon Communications in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 29, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.19, indicating constancy compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $34.18 billion, showing a 2.54% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.69 per share and a revenue of $138.31 billion, signifying shifts of +2.18% and +2.61%, respectively, from the last year. It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Verizon Communications. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability. Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.21% lower. Right now, Verizon Communications possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). Digging into valuation, Verizon Communications currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.47. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 20.05 for its industry. We can also see that VZ currently has a PEG ratio of 3. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Wireless National industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.07 as of yesterday's close. The Wireless National industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 199, this industry ranks in the bottom 20% of all industries, numbering over 250. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. To follow VZ in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com. Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockThis under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks