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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Total Return:12.00%(TTM)

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The total return cagr for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is +12.00% over the latest trailing 12-month period. The comparable SPY value is +24.32%. Year-to-date total return is +16.10%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.

Growth of $10,000 in VZ

$63,009

(6.3x return)

Invested on Jun 10, 1996

Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)

$183,873

(18.4x return)

Invested on Jun 10, 1996

Hypothetical Growth of $10,000

This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.

Recent Performance Indicators

YTD Total Return

+16.1%

1-Year Total Return

+12.0%

Current Dividend Yield

6.04%

Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.

Holding PeriodPrice CAGRTotal Return CAGRDividend Addition
1 Year+4.9%+12.0%+7.1%
3 Years+8.9%+16.5%+7.6%
5 Years(4.3%)+1.9%+6.2%
10 Years(1.3%)+4.2%+5.4%
15 Years+1.7%+7.0%+5.3%
20 Years+2.3%+7.7%+5.4%

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