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Yield 12m 6.47%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.70
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 1.57%
Overall Dividend Rating 71.46%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.20%
Payout Ratio 58.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.7%
Total Return 12m: 17.20%
#26 in Group
Total Return 5y: 1.11%
#35 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
VZ 184,127m 6.47% 6.20%
FNTN 4,558m 12.0% 30.5%
PROX 2,418m 20.1% 10.5%
ORA 36,843m 10.4% 14.3%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
VZ 184,127m 1.57% 58.8%
FNTN 4,558m 113% 117%
OPL 3,331m 24.3% 78.3%
T 22,471m 11.9% 1.50%

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VZ Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.678 1.6%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.678 1.78%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.678 2% 1.56%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.665 1.63%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.665 1.62%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.665 1.69%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.665 1.8% 2.15%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.653 1.8%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.653 1.65%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.653 1.58%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.653 2% 1.65%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.64 1.26%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.64 1.22%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.64 1.2%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.64 1.9% 1.18%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.628 1.13%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.628 1.08%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.628 1.08%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.628 2.1% 1.06%
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.615 1.13%
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.615
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.615
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.615 2%
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.603
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.603
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.603
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.603 2.2%
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.59
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.59
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.59
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.59 2.1%
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.578
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.578
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.578
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.578 2.3%
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.565
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.565
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.565
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.565 2.7%
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.55

VZ Dividend FAQ

Does VZ pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, VZ paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of VZ?

As of April 2025, VZ`s dividend yield is 6.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 44.04.

How often does VZ pay dividends?

VZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), VZ has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VZ?

The next ex-dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of VZ?

VZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.57% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VZ?

VZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.20%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Verizon Communications five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.70) divided by the purchase price five years ago (43.55):

What is the Payout Consistency of VZ?

VZ Payout Consistency is 97.7%.
Highly consistent: Verizon Communications has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does VZ have a good Dividend Yield?

VZ`s 6.47% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ is 58.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of VZ?

VZ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.46%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

VZ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VZ`s Outstanding Shares?

Verizon Communications`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.38% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Verizon Communications ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2010-07-02 with a factor of 1000000:93. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 10752.69.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 799,200,000
1986 795,884,000 -0.41%
1987 792,704,000 -0.4%
1988 787,200,000 -0.69%
1989 789,555,600 +0.3%
1990 768,695,700 -2.64%
1991 779,347,800 +1.39%
1992 862,916,700 +10.72%
1993 864,888,900 +0.23%
1994 863,541,700 -0.16%
1995 1,069,318,200 +23.83%
1996 875,524,000 -18.12%
1997 1,567,368,400 +79.02%
1998 1,582,000,000 +0.93%
1999 1,575,000,000 -0.44%
2000 2,725,000,000 +73.02%
2001 2,732,000,000 +0.26%
2002 2,780,000,000 +1.76%
2003 2,804,000,000 +0.86%
2004 2,821,000,000 +0.61%
2005 2,963,000,000 +5.03%
2006 2,911,000,000 -1.75%
2007 2,865,000,000 -1.58%
2008 2,841,000,000 -0.84%
2009 2,841,000,000
2010 2,831,000,000 -0.35%
2011 2,835,000,000 +0.14%
2012 2,862,000,000 +0.95%
2013 2,875,000,000 +0.45%
2014 4,157,000,000 +44.59%
2015 4,083,000,000 -1.78%
2016 4,087,000,000 +0.1%
2017 4,090,000,000 +0.07%
2018 4,141,000,000 +1.25%
2019 4,141,000,000
2020 4,143,000,000 +0.05%
2021 4,169,000,000 +0.63%
2022 4,207,000,000 +0.91%
2023 4,214,000,000 +0.17%
2024 4,221,500,000 +0.18%