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The forward PE ratio is 8.54 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (8.54) = Close Price ($42.24) / Consensus Forward EPS ($4.97)

VZ Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

8.54

VZ Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

VZ

Verizon Communications Inc.

Current

Market Cap

$176.38B

Forward PE Ratio

8.54

DIS

The Walt Disney Company

vs VZ

Market Cap

$166.98B

Forward PE Ratio

14.18

TMUS

T-Mobile US, Inc.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$196.40B

Forward PE Ratio

17.28

T

AT&T Inc.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$146.12B

Forward PE Ratio

9.10

SPOT

Spotify Technology S.A.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$100.01B

Forward PE Ratio

38.34

DASH

DoorDash, Inc.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$83.81B

Forward PE Ratio

74.64

CMCSA

Comcast Corporation

vs VZ

Market Cap

$83.39B

Forward PE Ratio

6.67

WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$66.77B

Forward PE Ratio

N/A

LYV

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$42.49B

Forward PE Ratio

N/A

RDDT

Reddit, Inc.

vs VZ

Market Cap

$38.62B

Forward PE Ratio

39.60

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

10.3

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

8.5

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $4.97 implies +21.2% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $4.10.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

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At today's $42.24 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-31$4.97$4.81 – $5.11158.5x
2027-12-31$5.25$5.03 – $5.46158.1x
2028-12-31$5.66$5.11 – $6.0097.5x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
The forward PE ratio for VZ stock is 8.54.

About Verizon Communications Inc.

Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment is dedicated to providing enterprise-level solutions. It offers comprehensive network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud integration, virtual and software-defined networking, and high-speed internet access services. This segment further delivers sophisticated internet protocol-based voice and video communication tools, unified communications and collaboration platforms, and specialized customer contact center solutions. Beyond core connectivity, it provides a suite of managed services and data security offerings. Its extensive portfolio also covers domestic and international voice and data services, such as calling, messaging, conferencing, advanced contact center functionalities, and dedicated private line and data access networks. Moreover, the Business segment furnishes customer premises equipment, along with essential installation, maintenance, and on-site support services, and a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services. By December 31, 2021, this segment had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and holds its corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The company, which was originally known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, officially adopted its current name in June 2000.

New York City, NY
99,400 employees
Communication Services / Telecommunications Services
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecommunications Services
CEO
Daniel H. Schulman