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Verizon Communications Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

VZ dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.6650
Forward Dividend yield
6.51%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

VZ dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
6.86%
Industry
4.48%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

VZ dividend payout ratio

Verizon Communications Inc paid out 95.5% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
4.5%
Payout ratio
95.5%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

VZ vs Telecom Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
VZ6.86%Yes0+95.50%
CMCSA2.91%Yes0+31.10%
TMUS0.80%Yes0+9.30%
T6.81%No1+56.30%
AMXN/A1+4,011.30%

VZ dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
May 1, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Apr 9, 2024

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Verizon Dividends FAQ

Does Verizon pay a dividend?

Yes, VZ has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Verizon's Dividend Payment Date?

Verizon's next dividend payment date is on 2024-05-01, when Verizon shareholders who owned VZ shares before 2024-04-09 will receive a dividend payment of $0.6650 per share. Add VZ to your watchlist to be reminded of VZ's next dividend payment.

Is Verizon's dividend stable?

Yes, VZ's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Verizon have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

No, VZ's past year earnings per share was $2.76, and their annual dividend per share is $2.65. VZ's dividend payout ratio is 95.5%, which is not sustainable.

How much is Verizon's dividend?

VZ pays a dividend of $2.65 per share. VZ's annual dividend yield is 6.86%. Verizon's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 4.48%, and it is higher than the US market average of 4.18%.

What is Verizon's Ex-Dividend Date?

Verizon's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-04-09. Verizon shareholders who own VZ stock before this date will receive Verizon's next dividend payment of $0.6650 per share on 2024-05-01. Verizon's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add VZ to your watchlist to be reminded before VZ's ex-dividend date.

Is Verizon's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, VZ's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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