VZ
NYSE · Telecommunication
Verizon Communications
$46.68
-0.40 (-0.85%)
Dividend Overview
6.14%
Dividend Yield
+4.84% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.72
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.68
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio66.9%
Ex-DividendMar 15, 2026
Pay DateMar 25, 2026
Stock Price$46.68
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in VZ at $46.68/share
Monthly
$48.59
Quarterly
$145.78
Annually
$583.13
214 shares
Based on current price of $46.68 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 441 shares
$20,585.88
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
66.9% payout ratio
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A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.
Dividend Comparison — Telecommunication
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VZ | 6.14% | $2.72 | 66.9% | $46.68 |
| TMUS | 1.75% | $3.66 | 37.5% | $166.45 |
| T | 6.85% | $1.15 | 37.3% | $24.90 |
| CMCSA | 2.72% | $1.32 | 24.5% | $21.79 |
| BCE | 7.20% | $2.36 | 33.7% | $20.56 |
| RCI | 3.41% | $1.70 | 13.2% | $31.43 |
| TU | 6.25% | $1.07 | 146.3% | $8.36 |
| IRDM | 1.39% | $0.58 | 55.0% | $48.33 |
| TDS | 3.85% | $0.77 | — | $34.75 |
| SHEN | 0.38% | $0.12 | 3.1% | $11.76 |