Verizon Stock Down 5.6% in 52 Weeks; Earnings Report on Oct 29
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock has seen a 5.6% decline over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind both the S&P 500 Index and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF. The company, a leading American telecommunications provider, is set to announce its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings on Wednesday, October 29.
Despite the recent stock market performance, analysts remain optimistic about Verizon's earnings prospects. For the full year, they expect EPS to grow 2.4% to $4.70, and for Q3 2025, they project a profit of $1.20 per share, up from $1.19 in the year-ago quarter. Looking ahead, EPS is expected to grow 4.9% YoY to $4.93 in fiscal 2026.
Wall Street analysts have a 'Moderate Buy' rating for VZ stock, with a mean price target of $48.29, indicating a potential 16.6% upside from current levels. Verizon's market capitalization stands at around $174.7 billion.
The company's shares have faced pressure due to an abrupt CEO change, with Dan Schulman, former PayPal chief, taking over in August 2025. Additionally, concerns about Verizon's heavy debt burden and high capital demands for 5G and fiber infrastructure have weighed on the stock.
Verizon's earnings report on October 29 will provide insights into the company's performance and address some of the concerns surrounding its stock. Despite recent underperformance, analysts' expectations for earnings growth suggest that Verizon remains a promising investment opportunity.
