VZ
NYSE · Telecommunication
Verizon Communications
$50.20
-0.10 (-0.20%)
Dividend Overview
6.36%
Dividend Yield
+5.06% 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$50.20
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 $50.20/share
Monthly
$45.19
Quarterly
$135.56
Annually
$542.26
199 shares
Based on current price of $50.20 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 441 shares
$22,138.20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMUS | 1.86% | $3.66 | 37.5% | $210.03 |
| VZ | 6.36% | $2.72 | 66.9% | $50.20 |
| T | 3.84% | $1.15 | 37.3% | $28.99 |
| CMCSA | 4.60% | $1.32 | 24.5% | $28.71 |
| BCE | 4.96% | $2.36 | 33.7% | $25.24 |
| RCI | 3.60% | $1.70 | 13.2% | $38.45 |
| TU | 9.21% | $1.07 | 146.3% | $12.83 |
| TIGO | 4.22% | $4.42 | 57.3% | $74.94 |
| TDS | 0.37% | $0.77 | — | $42.10 |
| IRDM | 2.08% | $0.58 | 55.0% | $27.74 |