VZ Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield
VZ has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 2.81 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
2,992 M | 8.26% | 12.83% |
| VIV NYSE Telefonica Brasil |
20,708 M | 6.90% | 15.20% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
19,131 M | 7.05% | 10.49% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
182,090 M | 6.59% | 7.32% |
| OPL WAR OrangePL |
5,452 M | 4.02% | 10.55% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
18,313 M | 4.25% | 8.94% |
| T NYSE AT&T |
155,823 M | 4.81% | 7.74% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
52,457 M | 3.99% | 9.22% |
| TEO NYSE Telecom Argentina |
5,453 M | 3.48% | 9.46% |
| SCMN SW Swisscom |
42,819 M | 3.88% | 6.40% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPL WAR OrangePL |
5,452 M | 24.38% | 93.7% |
| IDT NYSE IDT |
2,001 M | 18.47% | 100.0% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
52,457 M | 16.54% | 100.0% |
| DTE XETRA Deutsche Telekom |
135,806 M | 12.14% | 100.0% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
18,313 M | 8.33% | 100.0% |
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
2,992 M | 7.36% | 100.0% |
| QBR-B TO Quebecor |
10,545 M | 7.10% | 99.2% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
182,090 M | 2.12% | 100.0% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
19,131 M | 1.05% | 100.0% |
| SCMN SW Swisscom |
42,819 M | 3.40% | 97.0% |
VZ Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-11-02 | Quarterly | 0.708 | 0% | 1.65% |
| 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 | 2026-08-03 | Quarterly | 0.708 | 0% | 1.7% |
| 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% |
VZ Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, VZ's dividend yield is 6.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.81 USD by the current share price of 44.73.
As of November 2026, VZ paid a dividend of 2.81 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-09 and the payout was 0.708 USD.
VZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VZ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-09.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VZ for the next payments are between 0.689 (-2.7%) and 0.705 (-0.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.21%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.708 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Verizon Communications (VZ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.12% per year. Weak growth: VZ's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
VZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.32%. If you bought VZ's shares at 38.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.81 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.32% of your original purchase price.
VZ Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
VZ's 6.59% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VZ is 45.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
VZ's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
VZ Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-31 02:39 UTC