Calder Financial LLC Makes New $845,000 Investment in Verizon Communications Inc. $VZ

Calder Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 20,750 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock, valued at approximately $845,000. Verizon Communications comprises about 0.8% of Calder Financial LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of VZ. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in Verizon Communications by 61.2% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 43,986 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $1,759,000 after purchasing an additional 16,704 shares during the last quarter. United Bank grew its position in Verizon Communications by 11.5% during the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 7,843 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $339,000 after purchasing an additional 806 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC grew its position in Verizon Communications by 312.0% during the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 23,639 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $1,023,000 after purchasing an additional 17,901 shares during the last quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC grew its position in Verizon Communications by 17.2% during the 2nd quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 41,121 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $1,779,000 after purchasing an additional 6,034 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vivaldi Capital Management LP grew its position in Verizon Communications by 5.2% during the 2nd quarter. Vivaldi Capital Management LP now owns 8,993 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock worth $389,000 after purchasing an additional 443 shares during the last quarter. 62.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

VZ has been the topic of several research reports. Williams Trading set a $54.00 price objective on shares of Verizon Communications in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Verizon Communications from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Dbs Bank lowered shares of Verizon Communications from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Verizon Communications from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Verizon Communications from $47.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $50.56.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Mary-Lee Stillwell sold 8,569 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $428,450.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 43,782 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,189,100. The trade was a 16.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Joseph J. Russo sold 9,579 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.88, for a total transaction of $429,905.52. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 44,045 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,976,739.60. This represents a 17.86% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 218,148 shares of company stock valued at $10,780,356. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Verizon Communications News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Verizon Communications this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend demand supporting interest — Verizon is being highlighted in recent roundups of high‑yield dividend stocks, which can attract income‑focused buyers and help stabilize the share price over time. Want $5,790 in Passive Income?
• Positive Sentiment: Investor appetite for dividend stocks remains strong — broader lists of “red‑hot” dividend names include Verizon, reinforcing yield‑driven demand that can support the stock despite short‑term volatility. Dividend Stocks Are Red-Hot With Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings event is a near‑term catalyst — multiple previews urge investors to consider whether to buy before the April 27 earnings release; that event will likely drive volatility depending on subscriber trends, service revenue, and guidance. Should You Buy Verizon Communications Stock Before April 27?
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated investor attention — Zacks notes heavy search/coverage of VZ, which can amplify moves but is not a directional signal by itself; monitor flows and headlines. Investors Heavily Search Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term selling pressure — coverage notes VZ pulled back while the broader market rose, signaling relative weakness and profit‑taking into rallies. Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Slides as Market Rises
• Negative Sentiment: Recent drop in price momentum — follow‑up coverage flagged a larger pullback earlier in the week, reflecting investor caution ahead of earnings and weighing on near‑term technicals. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Stock Price Down 3.6%

Verizon Communications Trading Down 1.5%

Shares of Verizon Communications stock opened at $45.36 on Tuesday. Verizon Communications Inc. has a 52-week low of $38.39 and a 52-week high of $51.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $49.30 and its 200-day simple moving average is $43.64. The firm has a market cap of $189.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 0.29.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The cell phone carrier reported $1.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.06 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $36.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $36.20 billion. Verizon Communications had a net margin of 12.43% and a return on equity of 19.03%. The business’s revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.10 earnings per share. Verizon Communications has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-4.950 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Verizon Communications Inc. will post 4.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Verizon Communications Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 1st. Investors of record on Friday, April 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.7075 per share. This is an increase from Verizon Communications’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.69. This represents a $2.83 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 10th. Verizon Communications’s payout ratio is presently 69.88%.

Verizon Communications Company Profile

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) is a major U.S.-based telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and information services. Its operations span consumer and business markets, with core offerings that include wireless voice and data services, fixed-line broadband and fiber-optic services, and enterprise networking solutions. Verizon is headquartered in New York City and operates a nationwide wireless network that supports consumer subscribers as well as business and government customers.

The company’s consumer products include mobile phone plans, unlimited data services, and Fios, its branded fiber-optic internet, television and voice service for homes and small businesses.