VZA.PFD (Verizon Communications) EBIT: $29,985.00 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Verizon Communications EBIT?

Verizon Communications VZA.PFD 64 EBIT is $29,985.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VZA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Verizon Communications's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,724.00 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $29,985.00 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Verizon Communications's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.23%. Verizon Communications's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.72%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield.


Verizon Communications  (NYSE:VZA.PFD) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Verizon Communications's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=32968 * ( 1 - 24.15% )/( (381788 + 421107)/ 2 )
=25006.228/401447.5
=6.23 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Verizon Communications's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=34896/( ( (132965 + max(-1336, 0)) + (149373 + max(-574, 0)) )/ 2 )
=34896/( ( 132965 + 149373 )/ 2 )
=34896/141169
=24.72 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(27097 + 2441 + 8336) - (27918 + 7576 + 3716)
=-1336

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(26655 + 2320 + 7382) - (21932 + 0 + 14999)
=-574

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Verizon Communications's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=29985/0.000
= %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Verizon Communications EBIT Related Terms


Verizon Communications EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications's EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Verizon Communications EBIT Chart

Verizon Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Verizon Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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VZA.PFD vs TMUS, T, CMCSA: EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Verizon Communications EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $29,985.00 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $29,985.00 Mil mean?
Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD) has a EBIT of $29,985.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Verizon Communications.
Is Verizon Communications' EBIT too high?
Verizon Communications' current EBIT is $29,985.00 Mil. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' EBIT compare to TMUS and T?
Verizon Communications' EBIT of $29,985.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications's current EBIT is $29,985.00 Mil. 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 EBIT of $29,985.00 Mil. The current EBIT is $29,985.00 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (VZA.PFD), the current EBIT is $29,985.00 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Verizon Communications Business Description

Address 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036
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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