VZ Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
2.83%
Last Quarter
$1.21
Past Year
$4.69
Growth Past 5yrs
-2.29%
Next Quarter
$1.07
Estimate Next Year
- $1.61
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$55.00
35.87% Upside
Mean Price Target
$48.08
18.76% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$43.00
6.23% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
VZ Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, VZ (NYSE: VZ) reported an actual EPS of $1.21 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.19, resulting in a 1.68% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 21, 2025), VZ recorded an actual EPS of $1.22 with a 2.52% surprise. See VZ's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
VZ has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 1.68% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 21, 2025 recorded a 2.52% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VZ stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given VZ stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 20 analysts have given their ratings
to VZ out of which
1 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
16 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$48.08 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 18.76% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for VZ highest price target?
Analysts suggest VZ's stock price would rise to a high of $55.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for VZ over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the VZ stock price could move to $43.00.
What is the average target price for VZ?
VZ stock has an average analyst estimate of $48.08.
At its current price, how far is VZ from its average target price?
VZ shares are currently trading 18.76% above this price target.
What were VZ’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.21 versus consensus estimates of $1.19, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.19.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
VZ's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.07 and - $1.61 for the whole year.
What has VZ's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 2.83% EPS growth for VZ in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -2.29% in the past five years.