VZ Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield

VZ has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 2.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.61%
Payout Ratio 59.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.92%
Consistency Lifetime 97.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.51%
Payout FCF 57.5%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 71.59%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
FNTN 3,479 M 14.07% 14.31%
ORA 56,840 M 5.67% 15.75%
TEF 26,670 M 6.18% 12.93%
TEO 5,242 M 3.54% 10.25%
KPN 20,308 M 4.23% 8.02%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
UTDI 5,406 M 39.62% 81.6%
IDT 1,342 M 20.00% 42.4%
DTE 158,470 M 10.67% 78.0%
FNTN 3,479 M 4.53% 76.9%
TU 19,314 M 3.89% 96.1%
VZ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-10 2026-04-10 2026-05-01 Quarterly 0.708 +2.6% 1.5%
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.69 0% 1.73%
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.69 +1.8% 1.71%
2025-07-10 2025-07-10 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.678 0% 1.62%
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.678 0% 1.6%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.678 0% 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 0% 1.63%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.665 0% 1.62%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.665 0% 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 0% 1.8%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.653 0% 1.65%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.653 0% 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 0% 1.26%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.64 0% 1.22%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.64 0% 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 0% 1.13%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.628 0% N/A
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.628 0% N/A
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.628 +2.1% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.615 +2% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.603 +2.2% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.59 +2.1% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.578 0% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.578 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.578 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.578 +2.3% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.565 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.565 +2.7% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.55 +3.8% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2014-04-08 2014-04-10 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2014-01-08 2014-01-10 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A

VZ Dividend FAQ

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a global provider of integrated telecommunication services, operating through its Consumer and Business segments. The company delivers wireless and wireline solutions, including broadband, fiber-optic services under the Fios brand, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology to residential, corporate, and government clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of VZ?

As of May 2026, VZ's dividend yield is 6.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.77 USD by the current share price of 46.37.

Does VZ pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, VZ paid a dividend of 2.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-10 and the payout was 0.708 USD.

How often does VZ pay dividends?

VZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VZ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-10.

VZ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VZ for the next payments are between 0.712 (+0.6%) and 0.743 (+4.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.30%.

Will VZ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.708 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VZ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VZ?

VZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.92% per year. Weak growth: VZ's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VZ?

VZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.51%. If you bought VZ's shares at 42.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VZ?

VZ Payout Consistency is 97.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Verizon Communications has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VZ have a good Dividend Yield?

VZ's 6.61% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ is 59.1%. 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 71.59%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VZ Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in VZ's Outstanding Shares?

Verizon Communications's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has VZ ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 2, 2010 with a ratio of 1000000:937889. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.07 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 799,200,000 0%
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 2,766,500,000 +74.87%
2000 2,725,000,000 -1.5%
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 0%
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 0%
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%
2025 4,230,000,000 +0.2%
2026 4,210,000,000 -0.47%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-10 02:16 UTC