Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is currently trading at $49.15. Based on 22 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $51.17, implying a 4.1% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Avg Target
$51.17
Based on 22 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
+4.12%
Market Cap
$207.30B
Financial & Investment Metrics
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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | STILLWELL MARY-LEE | Officer | Sale at price 50.00 per share. | 8,569 |
| 2/27/2026 | SKIADAS ANTHONY T | Chief Financial Officer | N/A | 97,259 |
| 2/27/2026 | VESTBERG HANS ERIK | Director | N/A | 182,701 |
| 2/27/2026 | STILLWELL MARY-LEE | Officer | N/A | 28,361 |
| 2/27/2026 | RUSSO JOSEPH J. | Officer | N/A | 48,711 |
| 2/27/2026 | MALADY KYLE | Officer | N/A | 100,287 |
| 2/27/2026 | HAMMOCK SAMANTHA | Officer | N/A | 46,719 |
| 2/27/2026 | VENKATESH VANDANA | Officer | N/A | 47,948 |
| 2/24/2026 | VESTBERG HANS ERIK | Director | Sale at price 49.61 per share. | 225,000 |
| 2/11/2026 | VENKATESH VANDANA | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 52,242 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the current target price and upside for VZ?
A. The current target price for Verizon Communications Inc. is $51.17, which implies a 4.1% upside from the current price of $49.15. This is based on the consensus of 22 Wall Street analysts.
Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for VZ?
A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 14 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
Q. Are insiders buying VZ stock recently?
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 14 insider buys and 3 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.