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Key takeaways
- Verizon Communications Inc is a telecom services business with stocks listed in the US.
- Verizon shares (VZ) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars.
- Its last market close was US$46.12 - an increase of 5.63% over the previous week.
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How to buy shares in Verizon
- Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the USA from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to USA stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for Verizon. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: VZ. Research its history to confirm it's an investment that matches your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Verizon reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$46.12, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Verizon, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Verizon. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.
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Verizon overview
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA and wireline broadband, advanced communication services, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company distributes its products and services through direct channels, company-operated stores, digital and omnichannel platforms, indirect agents, business solution resellers, and national retailers. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Verizon price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of US$46.12
| 1 week (2026-10-30) | 3.11% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2026-10-07) | 0.76% |
| 3 months (2026-08-07) | -2.00% |
| 6 months (2026-05-07) | -2.06% |
| 1 year (2025-11-07) | 15.21% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2024-11-07) | 13.68% |
| 3 years (2023-11-07) | 28.32% |
| 5 years (2021-11-05) | -11.72% |
Is it a good time to buy Verizon stock?
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Verizon share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Verizon's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$36.8104 up to US$50.8807. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market ( average) beta is 1, while Verizon's is 0.26. This would suggest that Verizon's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Verizon financials
| Revenue TTM | US$139.4 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 25.11% |
| Gross profit TTM | US$83.3 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 5.06% |
| Return on equity TTM | 15.79% |
| Profit margin | 11.78% |
| Book value | 25.572 |
| Market capitalisation | US$186.7 billion |
| EBITDA | US$52.1 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Verizon share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 56.51% of net profits
Recently Verizon has paid out, on average, around 56.51% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 6.28% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Verizon shareholders could enjoy a 6.28% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Verizon's case, that would currently equate to about 2.813 per share.
Verizon's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.
Verizon's most recent dividend payout was on 2 November 2026. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 9 October 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").
Have Verizon's shares ever split?
Verizon's shares were split on a 1000000:937889 basis on 2 July 2010. So if you had owned 937889 shares the day before the split, the next day you would own 1000000 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Verizon shares - just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 6.2% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Verizon shares which in turn could have impacted Verizon's share price.
Frequently asked questions
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No, Verizon is not listed on the ASX. It's traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the United States under the ticker symbol VZ. To buy Verizon shares from Australia, you'll need to use a broker that offers access to US markets.
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Yes. Verizon pays regular dividends to its shareholders, including those based in Australia. However, note that US dividend payments are usually subject to withholding tax, which may be reduced under the US–Australia tax treaty.
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Some online trading platforms let you buy fractional shares instead of full ones, which can make it easier to invest smaller amounts. Check with your chosen broker to see if they support fractional investing for US stocks.
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Fees can vary between brokers, but you might encounter brokerage fees, foreign exchange costs and currency conversion charges when trading in US dollars. Always review the fee schedule before placing a trade.
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Yes. Since Verizon shares are priced in US dollars, your Australian dollars will need to be converted. Most trading platforms automatically handle this, but they may charge a small conversion margin.
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Verizon’s share price can be affected by network performance, customer growth, competition in the telecommunications sector and broader market conditions. Economic data, interest rates and changes in tech trends can also influence its valuation.
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Yes. Some US or global equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available on the ASX include Verizon in their holdings. If you prefer a diversified approach, investing through an ETF can give indirect exposure to Verizon’s performance.
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Minimum investment amounts depend on your broker and whether they support fractional shares. Many platforms have no minimum, while others might require a small initial deposit-often between AUD $1 and $500.
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You can monitor Verizon’s price through your broker’s platform, financial news sites, or real-time market apps. Setting up price alerts or adding Verizon to a watchlist can help you stay informed.
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Yes, provided you use a reputable, ASIC-regulated broker that offers international trading access. It’s also worth confirming whether client funds are held in segregated accounts for extra security.
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Currently 0.05% of Verizon shares are held by insiders and 71.422% by institutions.
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Verizon's fiscal year ends in December.
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Verizon's address is: 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10036
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