VZ
NYSE · Telecommunication
Verizon Communications
$48.48
+0.26 (+0.54%)
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$48.48
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 $48.48/share
Monthly
$46.78
Quarterly
$140.33
Annually
$561.33
206 shares
Based on current price of $48.48 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 441 shares
$21,379.68
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% | $48.48 |
| TMUS | 2.22% | $3.66 | 37.5% | $182.61 |
| T | 4.52% | $1.15 | 37.3% | $24.89 |
| CMCSA | 5.04% | $1.32 | 24.5% | $26.18 |
| BCE | 5.39% | $2.36 | 33.7% | $23.47 |
| RCI | 3.95% | $1.70 | 13.2% | $36.44 |
| TU | 12.37% | $1.07 | 146.3% | $9.76 |
| TIGO | 3.18% | $4.42 | 57.3% | $93.89 |
| IRDM | 1.21% | $0.58 | 55.0% | $50.20 |
| TDS | 0.46% | $0.77 | — | $35.21 |