Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $39.36 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.18% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.6%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.25%. Shares of the largest U.S. cellphone carrier have depreciated by 2.57% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.58%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.57%.The upcoming earnings release of Verizon Communications will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on January 30, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.06, reflecting a 3.64% decrease from the same quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $35.92 billion, showing a 0.66% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter. For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.68 per share and a revenue of $137.81 billion, signifying shifts of +1.96% and 0%, respectively, from the last year. Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Verizon Communications. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook. Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.58% downward. Verizon Communications is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). In the context of valuation, Verizon Communications is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 8.28. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 16.49. Investors should also note that VZ has a PEG ratio of 3.8 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Wireless National was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.55 at yesterday's closing price. The Wireless National industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 213, positioning it in the bottom 14% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on 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