VZ
NYSE · Telecommunication
Verizon Communications
$46.29
-0.26 (-0.56%)
Dividend Overview
7.11%
Dividend Yield
+5.81% 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$46.29
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 $46.29/share
Monthly
$49.05
Quarterly
$147.14
Annually
$588.58
216 shares
Based on current price of $46.29 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 441 shares
$20,413.89
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 | 7.11% | $2.72 | 66.9% | $46.29 |
| TMUS | 1.75% | $3.66 | 37.5% | $171.03 |
| T | 6.85% | $1.15 | 37.3% | $22.12 |
| CMCSA | 2.72% | $1.32 | 24.5% | $25.31 |
| BCE | 7.20% | $2.36 | 33.7% | $21.60 |
| RCI | 3.41% | $1.70 | 13.2% | $33.42 |
| TU | 6.25% | $1.07 | 146.3% | $8.60 |
| IRDM | 1.39% | $0.58 | 55.0% | $47.31 |
| TDS | 3.85% | $0.77 | — | $31.14 |
| SHEN | 0.38% | $0.12 | 3.1% | $10.26 |