Verizon Communications (VZ) Interest Coverage Ratio: History & Chart

Verizon Communications Inc.(VZ)

Telecommunications Services · New York City, NY

$50.41+0.00 (+0.00%)

Delayed quote: Sep 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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

89,900 employees

www.verizon.com

Communication Services / Telecommunications Services

Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Telecommunications Services
CEO: Daniel H. Schulman

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VZ Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

4.37x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

4.11x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

4.68x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

6.20x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

6.17x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

6.42x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

6.49x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+6.24%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-6.69%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-29.50%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-29.18%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-31.98%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-32.63%

SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES

4.70x

median of 25 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

-7.02%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO	TTM	3Y	5Y
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)	$210.49B	4.37x	4.11x	4.68x	6.20x
T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)vs ›	$194.89B	5.33x	5.30x	4.21x	3.56x
The Walt Disney Company (DIS)vs ›	$182.49B	7.63x	7.93x	6.60x	5.18x
AT&T Inc. (T)vs ›	$175.49B	3.67x	3.63x	3.66x	3.62x
Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)vs ›	$108.68B	70.90x	54.41x	54.41x	37.06x
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)vs ›	$319.67B	17.16x	15.82x	12.23x	10.05x
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)vs ›	$93.44B	4.69x	5.17x	5.46x	5.08x
DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)vs ›	$87.34B	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)vs ›	$70.50B	0.63x	0.63x	0.63x	2.48x
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)vs ›	$39.67B	4.70x	3.62x	3.23x	3.23x

NAME

MARKET CAP

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

TTM

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

$210.49B

4.37x

4.11x

4.68x

6.20x

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)vs ›

$194.89B

5.33x

5.30x

4.21x

3.56x

The Walt Disney Company (DIS)vs ›

$182.49B

7.63x

7.93x

6.60x

5.18x

AT&T Inc. (T)vs ›

$175.49B

3.67x

3.63x

3.66x

3.62x

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)vs ›

$108.68B

70.90x

54.41x

37.06x

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)vs ›

$319.67B

17.16x

15.82x

12.23x

10.05x

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)vs ›

$93.44B

4.69x

5.17x

5.46x

5.08x

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)vs ›

$87.34B

N/A

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)vs ›

$70.50B

0.63x

2.48x

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)vs ›

$39.67B

4.70x

3.62x

3.23x

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 4.37x.

Is Verizon Communications Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 4.37x is 29% below its 5-year average of 6.20x, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.84x–10.36x).

What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The TTM average interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 4.11x.

What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 4.68x.

What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 6.20x.

What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 6.17x.

What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 6.42x.

What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for VZ stock is 6.49x.

DATE	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-06-30	3.62x
2026-03-31	4.25x
2025-12-31	2.84x
2025-09-30	4.87x
2025-06-30	4.99x
2025-03-31	4.89x
2024-12-31	4.51x
2024-09-30	4.70x
2024-06-30	4.60x
2024-03-31	4.66x
2023-12-31	4.03x
2023-09-30	5.29x
2023-06-30	5.80x
2023-03-31	6.28x
2022-12-31	6.54x
2022-09-30	8.42x
2022-06-30	9.62x
2022-03-31	9.92x
2021-12-31	10.29x
2021-09-30	10.36x
2021-06-30	9.67x
2021-03-31	7.26x
2020-12-31	6.53x
2020-09-30	7.35x
2020-06-30	6.60x
2020-03-31	7.52x
2019-12-31	6.06x
2019-09-30	7.37x
2019-06-30	6.46x
2019-03-31	6.37x
2018-12-31	6.03x
2018-09-30	6.45x
2018-06-30	6.44x
2018-03-31	6.21x
2017-12-31	4.23x
2017-09-30	6.15x
2017-06-30	5.92x
2017-03-31	6.23x
2016-12-31	7.06x
2016-09-30	6.30x
2016-06-30	4.50x
2016-03-31	6.69x
2015-12-31	8.27x
2015-09-30	6.27x
2015-06-30	6.47x
2015-03-31	5.98x
2014-12-31	-1.67x
2014-09-30	5.49x
2014-06-30	6.60x
2014-03-31	5.90x
2013-12-31	11.37x
2013-09-30	12.84x
2013-06-30	12.75x
2013-03-31	11.59x
2012-12-31	-5.51x
2012-09-30	8.68x
2012-06-30	8.32x
2012-03-31	7.58x
2011-12-31	-1.58x
2011-09-30	6.66x
2011-06-30	6.82x
2011-03-31	6.28x
2010-12-31	7.95x
2010-09-30	5.67x
2010-06-30	0.60x
2010-03-31	6.53x
2009-12-31	1.35x
2009-09-30	5.66x
2009-06-30	5.61x
2009-03-31	5.07x
2008-09-30	9.48x
2008-06-30	11.28x
2008-03-31	9.44x

DATE

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2026-06-30

3.62x

2026-03-31

4.25x

2025-12-31

2.84x

2025-09-30

4.87x

2025-06-30

4.99x

2025-03-31

4.89x

2024-12-31

4.51x

2024-09-30

4.70x

2024-06-30

4.60x

2024-03-31

4.66x

2023-12-31

4.03x

2023-09-30

5.29x

2023-06-30

5.80x

2023-03-31

6.28x

2022-12-31

6.54x

2022-09-30

8.42x

2022-06-30

9.62x

2022-03-31

9.92x

2021-12-31

10.29x

2021-09-30

10.36x

2021-06-30

9.67x

2021-03-31

7.26x

2020-12-31

6.53x

2020-09-30

7.35x

2020-06-30

6.60x

2020-03-31

7.52x

2019-12-31

6.06x

2019-09-30

7.37x

2019-06-30

6.46x

2019-03-31

6.37x

2018-12-31

6.03x

2018-09-30

6.45x

2018-06-30

6.44x

2018-03-31

6.21x

2017-12-31

4.23x

2017-09-30

6.15x

2017-06-30

5.92x

2017-03-31

6.23x

2016-12-31

7.06x

2016-09-30

6.30x

2016-06-30

4.50x

2016-03-31

6.69x

2015-12-31

8.27x

2015-09-30

6.27x

2015-06-30

6.47x

2015-03-31

5.98x

2014-12-31

-1.67x

2014-09-30

5.49x

2014-06-30

6.60x

2014-03-31

5.90x

2013-12-31

11.37x

2013-09-30

12.84x

2013-06-30

12.75x

2013-03-31

11.59x

2012-12-31

-5.51x

2012-09-30

8.68x

2012-06-30

8.32x

2012-03-31

7.58x

2011-12-31

-1.58x

2011-09-30

6.66x

2011-06-30

6.82x

2011-03-31

6.28x

2010-12-31

7.95x

2010-09-30

5.67x

2010-06-30

0.60x

2010-03-31

6.53x

2009-12-31

1.35x

2009-09-30

5.66x

2009-06-30

5.61x

2009-03-31

5.07x

2008-09-30

9.48x

2008-06-30

11.28x

2008-03-31

9.44x

Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.37x

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