Verizon CommunicationsVZA.PFD 64 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates VZA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks better than 77.68% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Verizon Communications is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Verizon Communications is 0.00%.
VZA.PFD's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.16 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, Verizon Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Verizon Communications was 7.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
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VZA.PFD vs TMUS, T, CMCSA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Verizon Communications Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #50 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Verizon Communications' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Verizon Communications' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #50 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #50 out of 224 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Verizon Communications in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.16, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verizon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD) has a current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00%. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.
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