Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) EPS (Basic): €3.53 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:BACD Verizon Communications Inc CHIX:BACD
49 GF Score
Price €40.70
GF Value €37.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Verizon Communications EPS (Basic)?

Verizon Communications CHIX:BACD 49 EPS (Basic) is €3.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BACD with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Verizon Communications's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.04. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.53.

Verizon Communications's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.04. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.53.

Verizon Communications's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.11. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.13.

During the past 12 months, Verizon Communications's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -3.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -3.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 0.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Verizon Communications's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 85.70% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

Verizon Communications  (CHIX:BACd) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Verizon Communications EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Verizon Communications EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Verizon Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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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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Verizon Communications EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Verizon Communications's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(14666.596-0)/4226.000
=3.47

Verizon Communications's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(4363.925-0)/4205.000
=1.04

EPS (Basic) 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 €3.53

* 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 EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €3.53 mean?
Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) has a EPS (Basic) of €3.53 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors.
Is Verizon Communications' EPS (Basic) too high?
Verizon Communications' current EPS (Basic) is €3.53. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' EPS (Basic) compare to TMUS and T?
Verizon Communications' EPS (Basic) of €3.53 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 EPS (Basic) for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. Verizon Communications's current EPS (Basic) is €3.53. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.01, compared to a current price of €40.70 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €3.53. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD), the current EPS (Basic) is €3.53 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.

Is Verizon Communications (CHIX:BACD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €40.70 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.01. GuruFocus considers Verizon Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BACD:

  • EPS (Basic): €3.53
  • GF Value™: €37.01 vs. price of €40.70 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BACD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

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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