VZ
NYSE · Telecommunication
Verizon Communications
$42.56
-1.54 (-3.49%)
Dividend Overview
5.95%
Dividend Yield
+4.65% 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$42.56
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 $42.56/share
Monthly
$53.14
Quarterly
$159.41
Annually
$637.63
234 shares
Based on current price of $42.56 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 441 shares
$18,768.96
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 | 2.25% | $3.66 | 37.5% | $168.47 |
| VZ | 5.95% | $2.72 | 66.9% | $42.56 |
| T | 4.95% | $1.15 | 37.3% | $20.74 |
| CMCSA | 5.82% | $1.32 | 24.5% | $24.36 |
| BCE | 5.31% | $2.36 | 33.7% | $21.68 |
| RCI | 4.05% | $1.70 | 13.2% | $33.10 |
| TU | 10.57% | $1.07 | 146.3% | $10.56 |
| TIGO | 3.39% | $4.42 | 57.3% | $89.96 |
| IRDM | 1.43% | $0.58 | 55.0% | $54.59 |
| TDS | 0.43% | $0.77 | — | $36.96 |