VZ is Verizon Communications Inc. (Communication Services). Trading at $45.96. Current dividend yield: 6.15%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.83 |
| Current yield | 6.15% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 09, 2026(in 6 days) |
| Next payment (declared) | Nov 02, 2026 · $0.7075 |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.7075 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 1.95% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 1.91% |
| Payout ratio | 73% |
| Market cap | $191.04B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $0.7075 |
| 2026-07-10 | $0.7075 |
| 2026-04-10 | $0.7075 |
| 2026-01-12 | $0.6900 |
| 2025-10-10 | $0.6900 |
| 2025-07-10 | $0.6775 |
| 2025-04-10 | $0.6775 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.6775 |
Price chart & technicals
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About VZ
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.
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Frequently asked
What is VZ's dividend yield?
VZ (Verizon Communications Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 6.15%, which works out to about $2.83 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VZ's next ex-dividend date?
VZ's next ex-dividend date is Oct 09, 2026 (in 6 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VZ last pay a dividend?
VZ's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 03, 2026.
How often does VZ pay dividends?
VZ pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is VZ growing its dividend?
VZ has been growing its dividend at a 1.91% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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