About Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc. is a Telecom Services company operating in the Communication Services sector.
VZ trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $44.73
- Market Cap
- $185.39B
- 52-Week High
- $51.68
- 52-Week Low
- $38.68
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecom Services
$1,000 Invested in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
How much would $1,000 invested in VZ be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in VZ 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in 2025 would be worth $1,225 as of November 2026, representing a +22.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VZ 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in 2023 would be worth $1,578 as of November 2026, representing a +57.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VZ 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in 2021 would be worth $1,171 as of November 2026, representing a +17.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VZ 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in 2016 would be worth $1,596 as of November 2026, representing a +59.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VZ at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) at IPO would be worth $45,307 as of November 2026, representing a +4430.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 42+ years (515 months), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has averaged a monthly return of +0.94% with a median return of +0.83%. The stock had 290 positive months (56%) and 225 negative months (44%). The best month in VZ's history was October 2002 with a +39.3% return, while the worst was February 2000 at -21.0%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.6%), and February the weakest (-1.2%).
VZ's longest winning streak was 13 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +50.4%, and the worst was 2005 at -24.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 43 years of trading history, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has delivered an average annual return of +10.99% with a median return of +12.47%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.45%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (72%) and losses in 12 years (28%).
VZ's best year was 1989 with a +62.50% gain, while the worst was 2005 at -22.20%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. VZ achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +17.13% | $38.19 | $44.73 |
| 2025 | +8.86% | $35.08 | $38.19 |
| 2024 | +13.14% | $31.00 | $35.08 |
| 2023 | +2.71% | $30.19 | $31.00 |
| 2022 | -20.02% | $37.74 | $30.19 |
| 2021 | -7.55% | $40.82 | $37.74 |
| 2020 | -0.13% | $40.88 | $40.82 |
| 2019 | +13.84% | $35.91 | $40.88 |
| 2018 | +11.26% | $32.28 | $35.91 |
| 2017 | +3.98% | $31.04 | $32.28 |
| 2016 | +20.70% | $25.72 | $31.04 |
| 2015 | +3.62% | $24.82 | $25.72 |
| 2014 | -0.55% | $24.96 | $24.82 |
| 2013 | +18.60% | $21.04 | $24.96 |
| 2012 | +13.18% | $18.59 | $21.04 |
| 2011 | +18.19% | $15.73 | $18.59 |
| 2010 | +22.56% | $12.84 | $15.73 |
| 2009 | +3.78% | $12.37 | $12.84 |
| 2008 | -18.07% | $15.10 | $12.37 |
| 2007 | +22.21% | $12.35 | $15.10 |
| 2006 | +34.62% | $9.18 | $12.35 |
| 2005 | -22.20% | $11.79 | $9.18 |
| 2004 | +20.30% | $9.80 | $11.79 |
| 2003 | -5.68% | $10.39 | $9.80 |
| 2002 | -15.18% | $12.25 | $10.39 |
| 2001 | -2.52% | $12.57 | $12.25 |
| 2000 | -16.20% | $15.00 | $12.57 |
| 1999 | +17.06% | $12.81 | $15.00 |
| 1998 | +22.53% | $10.46 | $12.81 |
| 1997 | +45.16% | $7.20 | $10.46 |
| 1996 | +1.30% | $7.11 | $7.20 |
| 1995 | +41.42% | $5.03 | $7.11 |
| 1994 | -11.67% | $5.69 | $5.03 |
| 1993 | +19.87% | $4.75 | $5.69 |
| 1992 | +12.47% | $4.22 | $4.75 |
| 1991 | -5.31% | $4.46 | $4.22 |
| 1990 | +0.90% | $4.42 | $4.46 |
| 1989 | +62.50% | $2.72 | $4.42 |
| 1988 | +15.88% | $2.35 | $2.72 |
| 1987 | +1.56% | $2.31 | $2.35 |
| 1986 | +33.70% | $1.73 | $2.31 |
| 1985 | +40.34% | $1.23 | $1.73 |
| 1984 | +34.32% | $0.92 | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions: VZ
What sector is VZ in? ▼
VZ operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Telecom Services industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.
How has VZ performed historically? ▼
Over 43 years of trading history, VZ has posted gains in 31 years (72% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +62.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in VZ? ▼
You can invest in VZ through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold VZ.
Last updated: 11/1/2026