Verizon stock holds near 52-week high after Q2 beat

Verizon stock is steady after June quarter results that topped EPS estimates, while analysts keep a Hold view and the shares trade close to their 52-week high.

Verizon Communications (US92343V1044) stock opened at $49.34 on August 23, 2026, with a $205.00 billion market value and a 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68. The shares sit close to the top of that band after the June quarter delivered $1.30 in EPS versus $1.27 expected.

July results still shape the tape

On July 24, 2026, Verizon reported $34.25 billion in quarterly revenue, down 0.7% from a year earlier, while net margin reached 11.64%. The comparison matters for the stock because revenue missed the $35.16 billion consensus even as earnings came in $0.03 ahead of estimates.

FY 2026 guidance now stands at $4.990 to $5.040 in EPS, and analysts on the same evidence set expect $5.03 for the year. That leaves the current outlook tightly grouped around the company's own range, with a dividend yield of 5.7% adding another layer to the valuation debate.

Analysts stay cautious

Several firms lifted or trimmed targets in July, but the broad view remained steady: a Hold rating and a $50.84 consensus target. Against an opening price of $49.34 and a 200-day average of $47.29, the stock is trading above its longer trend line while still short of the consensus target.

One recent transaction also added a small governance note to the picture, with the chief executive selling 1,100 shares on August 18, 2026 at $48.68 a share. The trade value was $53,548.00, and the filing showed post-sale ownership of 109,866 shares.

Consumer lines matter

Verizon's consumer business still leans on mobile plans and unlimited data, while Fios remains its fiber brand for home internet, TV and voice. Those products help explain why recurring cash flow and dividend support remain central to the stock's appeal.

Shares and yield

Verizon shares were last quoted at $49.34 on August 23, 2026, versus a 1-year low of $38.39 and a 1-year high of $51.68. The stock also carries a $2.83 annualized dividend and a 5.7% yield, which keeps income investors involved even with revenue pressure still visible in the June quarter.

Company facts

Company: Verizon Communications Inc.
ISIN: US92343V1044
Ticker: VZ
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Telecom Services
Index membership: S&P 500
Price (as of August 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $49.34 USD
Market cap: $205.00 billion (as of August 23, 2026)
Next earnings date: October 21, 2026