Scotiabank cuts target for Verizon Communications stock to USD 51.50

Published on 10/06/2026 at 10:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Verizon formed a satellite joint venture on October 1, 2026. Verizon Communications stock costs EUR 40.85 on October 6, 2026 after EUR 40.86.

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Verizon Communications (ISIN US92343V1044) was trading at EUR 40.85 at Lang & Schwarz on October 6, 2026, down 0.02 percent versus the EUR 40.86 prior close. The latest analyst action came from MarketBeat on October 2, 2026, which reported that Scotiabank cut its target from USD 52.50 to USD 51.50 while retaining a sector outperform rating. For investors, the key question is whether Verizon can turn network expansion into recurring service growth.

Satellite venture broadens Verizon's reach

On October 1, 2026, Investing.com reported that Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile entered a joint venture to expand mobile coverage through satellite connectivity. The plan combines spectrum resources, supports direct-to-device access and keeps each carrier's existing satellite agreements in place.

The initiative gives Verizon a strategic route into underserved areas while its traditional wireless business faces slower organic growth. Its commercial importance will depend on execution, because the announcement places the emphasis on network coverage and technical standards rather than a near-term revenue figure.

Second-quarter figures split the signal

Verizon reported USD 34.25 billion of revenue in the second quarter of 2026, down 0.70 percent from the prior-year quarter, according to Financial Report Insights. Reported diluted earnings per share fell 22.00 percent to USD 0.92, while adjusted earnings per share increased 6.60 percent from USD 1.22 to USD 1.30.

The contrast matters: Verizon's adjusted result improved even as total revenue declined. Service revenue rose 3.50 percent to USD 29.23 billion in the second quarter, while the broader result still reflected a USD 1.81 billion charge for special items.

Results date sets the next test

Verizon's investor calendar schedules third-quarter 2026 earnings for October 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET, according to the Verizon investor page. That report will show whether the satellite initiative remains a strategic option or begins to connect with the company's operating metrics.

MarketBeat lists a consensus rating of Hold from 20 analysts, with eight Buy ratings and twelve Hold ratings, and an average target of USD 50.90. The USD 51.50 Scotiabank target therefore sits above the consensus level, but the recent cut keeps the analyst signal measured rather than uniformly bullish.

Verizon stock stays near its daily starting point

Verizon Communications stock was trading at EUR 40.85 at Lang & Schwarz on October 6, 2026 at 10:41 a.m. CEST, down 0.02 percent versus the EUR 40.86 prior close. The primary exchange is the NYSE, where the finance quote showed a market capitalization of USD 191.4 billion and a 52-week range of USD 38.39 to USD 51.68 as of October 5, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Verizon Communications stock.