Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Return on Equity (ROE): 16.44%
Is Verizon Communications Inc.’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
Verizon Communications Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 16.44% is 20% below its 5-year average of 20.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.57%–26.98%).
The return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is 16.44% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.52% (17.04%).
VZ Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VZ Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VZ Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VZ Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
16.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
17.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
17.49%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
20.53%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
38.25%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
34.03%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
29.10%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-6.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-57.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-51.70%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-43.51%
VZ Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | — | 16.44% | 17.04% | 17.49% | 20.53% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $194.21B | 18.57% | 18.47% | 13.38% | 10.43% |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $172.49B | 11.29% | 8.12% | 5.48% | 3.46% |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $157.80B | 19.80% | 15.14% | 8.87% | 7.39% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) | $102.03B | 26.57% | 23.59% | 2.03% | -2.37% |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $85.20B | 20.64% | 19.78% | 16.20% | 15.20% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) | $50.77B | 13.11% | 15.33% | 14.65% | 13.27% |
| Twitter, Inc. (delisted) (TWTR) | $41.09B | -3.03% | -8.64% | 4.32% | 0.87% |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 41.26% | 38.23% | 31.09% | 30.27% |
| Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) | $34.32B | 18.09% | -2.32% | 1.65% | -2.41% |
Return Analysis
ROE
16.4%
ROA
4.3%
Verizon Communications Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Verizon Communications Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 16.44%.
- Is Verizon Communications Inc.'s return on equity (roe) high or low?
- Verizon Communications Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 16.44% is 20% below its 5-year average of 20.53%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.57%–26.98%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 17.04%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 17.49%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 20.53%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 38.25%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 34.03%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for VZ stock is 29.10%.
Verizon Communications Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 16.44% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.64% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.57% |
| 2022-12-31 | 23.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | 26.98% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | 31.38% |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.22% |
| 2017-12-31 | 69.85% |
| 2016-12-31 | 58.28% |
| 2015-12-31 | 108.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | 78.26% |
| 2013-12-31 | 29.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.61% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | 15.41% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.92% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.77% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.64% |
| 2004-12-31 | 20.85% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.19% |
| 2002-12-31 | 12.51% |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | 34.12% |
| 1999-12-31 | 15.93% |
| 1998-12-31 | 22.42% |
| 1997-12-31 | 18.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | 13.26% |