Is Verizon (VZ) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Verizon stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Verizon is currently trading at $50.10, which is above its 200-day average of $45.92. This 200-day average acts as a long-term trend line, suggesting the stock is generally moving in an upward direction. The price has gained 1.36% today, showing recent positive momentum.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has moved too far, too fast—sits at 64.5. This indicates the stock is active but not yet overextended. With a P/E ratio of 12.3, which measures the price relative to earnings, the valuation remains grounded compared to many other market options.
Should you buy Verizon stock?
The data supports a buy position as the stock maintains its trend above key averages. While the price is approaching its recent resistance, or ceiling, of $50.78, the current momentum justifies a purchase for those following the trend. Always remember that market conditions can shift quickly.
Is VZ a good stock for beginners?
Verizon is a large, established company that often provides a stable starting point for new investors. Its 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68 shows the historical volatility, or price swings, that you should expect when holding this stock.
What's driving VZ right now
The stock price of $50.10 remains comfortably above its 200-day average of $45.92.
The stock is nearing its recent resistance level of $50.78, which may act as a barrier to further gains.
A P/E ratio of 12.3 suggests the stock is not currently priced at an extreme premium.
The recent support level of $46.09 provides a historical base where the price has found buyers before.
What Verizon actually does
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Verizon by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on VZ is Buy. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Verizon's earnings history
Earnings per share for Verizon's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has fallen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.06 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.15 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.76 |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.06 |
Who owns Verizon?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 71.4% of VZ, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 9.58% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 398.22M | 9.58% | |
| 259.00M | 6.23% | |
| 209.68M | 5.05% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Verizon insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Verizon, 4 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 2 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | SELL | 1.1K | $55.1K | |
| 2026-08-18 | SELL | 1.1K | $53.5K | |
| 2026-05-29 | SELL | 73.1K | $3.5M |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading VZ?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name VZ — filed by 12 separate members or more and worth $581K–$1.61M combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 10 purchase-side, 15 sale-side, most recently on 2026-04-23.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-04-14 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-04-07 | SELL | $100,001 - $250,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
See which membersWith the price trending above its 200-day average and a reasonable P/E ratio, Verizon is a buy for those seeking a steady market participant.
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Beginner questions about VZ
Should I buy VZ stock?+
The current trend is positive, with the price at $50.10 sitting above the 200-day average, which supports a buy decision.
Is VZ a good long-term investment?+
While no investment is guaranteed, the stock is currently trading within its 52-week range of $38.39 to $51.68, reflecting its long-term market position.
Is VZ a buy or a sell?+
Based on the technical data, including the upward trend and a P/E ratio of 12.3, the current signal is a buy.
Is VZ overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 12.3, the stock is not showing signs of extreme overvaluation relative to its earnings.
Is VZ a good stock for beginners?+
Verizon is a large company with a 52-week range between $38.39 and $51.68, making it a common choice for those learning to manage volatility.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Verizon (VZ) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-08-28 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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