Verizon Continues Losing Streak, Down 4% in a Month

Verizon Communications stock lost 0.65% to $40.98, marking its seventh consecutive session in the red. The company has lost over 3% in the last six trading sessions and is down 4% in the past month.

Verizon Communications (VZ) stock experienced a 0.65% decline to $40.98 on July 2, 2025, marking its seventh consecutive session in the red. This latest drop extends the company's losing streak to over 3% in the last six trading sessions and 4% in the past month [1].

The stock's recent performance has been influenced by various factors. Earnings estimates for the current quarter, fiscal year, and next fiscal year have been revised with year-over-year changes of +2.6%, +2%, and +4.7%, respectively. The Zacks Rank, which considers earnings estimate revisions, is a Hold, indicating a neutral near-term price performance [1].

Verizon Communications is expected to report its second-quarter 2025 earnings on July 21, 2025. The earnings announcement is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET, with materials available at 7:00 a.m. ET on the company's Investor Relations website [2]. Analysts have provided a range of ratings and target prices for Verizon Communications, with Royal Bank Of Canada rating the stock as "sector perform" and setting a $45.00 price target, while Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an "equal weight" rating and a $47.00 target price [1].

Institutional investors have shown interest in Verizon Communications, with several hedge funds increasing their stakes. Concord Asset Management LLC VA increased its holdings by 36.8% during the first quarter, owning 27,939 shares after acquiring an additional 7,521 shares [1]. Additionally, several members of Congress have traded Verizon stock in the past six months, with Representative Robert Bresnahan purchasing up to $50,000 worth of shares on April 8, 2025 [2].

Verizon Communications has maintained a stable stock performance, with a fifty-day moving average of $43.10 and a 200-day moving average of $42.41. The company has a market capitalization of $175.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.91, a P/E/G ratio of 3.34, and a beta of 0.37. Verizon Communications recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on August 1, 2025, with a yield of 6.51% [1].

The company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter ended April 22, 2025, beating the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.04. Verizon Communications had revenue of $33.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $33.31 billion. The company's net margin was 13.14%, and its return on equity was 19.66% [1].

Verizon Communications' stock performance has been mixed, with earnings estimates and institutional interest suggesting a potential turnaround. The company's dividend and stable stock performance make it an attractive option for investors seeking a balanced portfolio.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/verizon-communications-vz-stock-performance-earnings-estimates-closer-2507/
[2] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Verizon+Communications+Inc.+to+Release+Second-Quarter+2025+Earnings+on+July+21