STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.66
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.71
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
6.12%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
5.55%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 02, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 12, 2026
5.48 %
66.85
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2025 | 0.69 | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Sep 05, 2025 | 0.69 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Jun 06, 2025 | 0.677 | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 0.677 | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | May 01, 2025 |
| Dec 05, 2024 | 0.677 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Sep 04, 2024 | 0.677 | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Jun 05, 2024 | 0.665 | Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 0.665 | Apr 09, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | May 01, 2024 |
| Dec 07, 2023 | 0.665 | Jan 09, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Sep 07, 2023 | 0.665 | Oct 06, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Jun 01, 2023 | 0.652 | Jul 07, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Mar 02, 2023 | 0.652 | Apr 06, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 01, 2023 |
| Dec 01, 2022 | 0.652 | Jan 09, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 | Feb 01, 2023 |
| Sep 06, 2022 | 0.652 | Oct 06, 2022 | Oct 07, 2022 | Nov 01, 2022 |
| May 31, 2022 | 0.64 | Jul 07, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2010 | 1000000:937889 | +0.42% | -1.32% |
| Apr 01, 2008 | 100000:99537 | +1.08% | +0.45% |
| Nov 20, 2006 | 100000:96334 | +0.27% | +0.51% |
| Jun 30, 1998 | 2:1 | -0.69% | +0.94% |
| May 02, 1990 | 2:1 | +0.79% | +0.50% |
| Apr 18, 1986 | 2:1 | +0.97% | +0.94% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Verizon Communications Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is VZ's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. VZ's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 6.12.
When did VZ last pay a dividend?
VZ last paid dividends on 2026-02-02, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-12.
When was the last time VZ stock split?
VZ stock split took place on 02-07-2010.
How did VZ's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jul 2, 2010, when Verizon Communications Inc. went through a 1000000:937889 split leaving the shareholder with 1000000 share(s) who previously owned 937889 VZ share(s).