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VZ Dividend History & Analysis | 8.4% Yield

VZ has a dividend yield of 8.4% and paid 3.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.41
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.93%
Dividend Rating 74.06%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.83%
Payout Ratio 58.0%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 8.3%
Total Return 5y: -6.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TEF 22,958 M 8.50% 12.6%
FNTN 4,058 M 6.71% 15.8%
TU 19,868 M 9.05% 7.96%
VZ 170,006 M 8.39% 7.83%
ORA 44,844 M 5.26% 10.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
DTE 160,700 M 10.7% 78.1%
VZ 170,006 M 1.93% 94.6%
TU 19,868 M 3.73% 92.0%
FNTN 4,058 M 2.37% 75.9%
KPN 18,065 M 7.94% 75.1%

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VZ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
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% 1.08%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.628 0% 1.08%
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
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A

VZ Dividend FAQ

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) operates two primary segments: the Consumer Group, which delivers wireless voice, data, and fixed-wireless access (FWA) broadband services under the Verizon and TracFone brands, plus wireline broadband (Fios) and copper services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; and the Business Group, which offers wireless and wireline solutions-including FWA, IoT connectivity, security, and managed networking-to enterprise, government, and carrier customers domestically and abroad.

What is the Dividend Yield of VZ?

As of January 2026, VZ`s dividend yield is 8.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.41 USD by the current share price of 40.73.

Does VZ pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, VZ paid a dividend of 3.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 and the payout was 0.69 USD.

How often does VZ pay dividends?

VZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VZ has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-12.

VZ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VZ for the next 4 payments are between 0.662 (-4.1%) and 0.73 (+5.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VZ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.69 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is 2026-01-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VZ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is 2026-01-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of VZ?

VZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.93% 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 7.83%. If you bought VZ's shares at 43.59 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VZ?

VZ Payout Consistency is 94.6%. 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 8.39% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ is 58.0%. 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 74.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VZ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VZ`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Verizon Communications`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.23% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Verizon Communications ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2010-07-02 with a factor of 1000000:937889. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.07.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 799,200,000
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
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
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 4,233,000,000 +0.27%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 04:50