What is VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ)'s Q-Score?

StoQuant's Q-Score for VZ is 44.0. The Q-Score is a composite rating from 0–100 that combines DCF valuation, earnings quality, competitive moat, analyst consensus, ML forecasts, and market sentiment.

Is VZ stock undervalued according to StoQuant?

See the full StoQuant analysis to check whether VZ is currently undervalued according to Graham intrinsic value estimates.

What is the VZ stock forecast?

StoQuant's ML model generates a forecast for VZ predicting the probability of outperformance vs. the S&P 500, updated daily. See the detailed forecast page for confidence intervals and named drivers.

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) — AI-Powered Stock Analysis & Research

Analysis updated Sep 23, 2026 — scores and signals refreshed daily.

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) stock analysis — updated Sep 23, 2026: Q-Score 44/100 — Hold. AI alpha score, Graham intrinsic value, ML forecast, technicals and insider activity.

Key Quantitative Facts

At-a-Glance Metrics

Sector: Communication Services
Market Cap: $194.25B
Current Price: $46.52
52-Week Range: $39.08 – $51.20
Q-Score Verdict: Hold (44.0) grade C
Signal Coverage: 32 signals (27 alt-data)

Current Q-Score verdict: Hold (44.0) (grade C). 32 signals analyzed (27 differentiated alt-data).

How This Analysis Is Built

StoQuant's analysis of VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) is refreshed every trading day. The Q-Score combines discounted cash flow valuation, earnings quality, competitive moat, analyst consensus, ML return forecasts, technical momentum and market sentiment into a single 0–100 composite. Insider transactions from SEC Form 4 filings, the Graham intrinsic value estimate and signal coverage are recomputed as new data arrives, so this page always reflects the latest available information.

Recent Price Action & History

Trading Data & Technical Analysis

VZ stock price is tracked daily for technical and fundamental analysis. The data below shows recent trading activity used in trend analysis, momentum calculation, and entry/exit signals.

Date	High	Low	Close
2026-05-15	$47.49	$46.34	$46.37
2026-05-28	$48.49	$47.77	$48.01
2026-06-09	$46.09	$44.79	$45.78
2026-06-22	$45.88	$45.15	$45.36
2026-07-02	$43.08	$40.76	$42.56
2026-07-15	$43.33	$42.21	$42.83
2026-07-27	$47.56	$46.32	$47.32
2026-08-06	$47.48	$46.58	$46.99
2026-08-18	$49.01	$48.41	$48.54
2026-08-28	$50.33	$49.54	$50.10
2026-09-10	$50.60	$49.78	$49.96
2026-09-22	$47.79	$46.17	$46.45

Peer Comparison in Communication Services

Sector Peers & Valuation Comparison

How VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC stacks up against same-sector peers on market capitalization and alpha scores:

Ticker	Company	Market Cap	Alpha Score
AMX	América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.	$80.2B	—
NBIS	Nebius Group N.V.	$46.0B	—
BIDU	Baidu, Inc.	$46.0B	—
VOD	Vodafone Group Public Limited Company	$36.7B	—
CHT	Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.	$34.1B	—

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Key Analysis Points for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC

What Drove VZ's Score

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) scores Hold (44.0), with every measured dimension at or below 57. The weakest are competitive moat at 37, analyst consensus at 33, earnings quality at 28, across 6 measured dimensions. See Q-Score methodology for how these dimensions are weighted and combined.

Q-Score dimensions, normalized 0-100
Dimension	Score
social sentiment	57
valuation	47
technicals	42
competitive moat	37
analyst consensus	33
earnings quality	28

Signal Diversity

StoQuant analyzes 32 signals (27 alt-data). Alternative data sources (FDA approvals, GitHub activity, SEC filings, App Store ratings) complement traditional financial metrics.

What StoQuant Measures for VZ

Core Signals & Metrics

AI Alpha (Gem) Score: Combines 15+ technical signals (momentum, RSI, moving averages) with fundamentals (earnings surprise, growth consistency) and sentiment. 0–100 scale, residualized by sector so peer-relative strength is visible.
Benjamin Graham Intrinsic Value: DCF-based valuation using conservative earnings assumptions and sector-median discount rates. Margin of safety measures distance from intrinsic value to current price.
Composite Q-Score: Blends DCF upside potential, earnings quality (Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score for distress risk), competitive moat score, analyst consensus, and social/news sentiment into one 0–100 verdict.
ML Price Forecasts: Probability estimates using historical price/volume patterns. See detailed forecast for confidence intervals and named factors.
Insider & Institutional Flow: Officer and large shareholder transactions from SEC filings (10-K, Form 4), concentration analysis, and transaction patterns over 14/90-day windows. See insider activity methodology.
Sector & Macro Context: Market regime classification (bull/bear/correction), sector rotation, and portfolio context. Same stock signal reads differently across market environments.

ML Stock Forecast & Price Targets

Outperformance Probability Forecast

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) ML Forecast — StoQuant's ML model generates a probability estimate for VZ's outperformance vs. the S&P 500, with named drivers (e.g., "earnings surprise upcoming", "insider cluster buy", "RSI reversal") and confidence intervals. Updated daily pre-market.

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Knowledge Base & Methodology

All StoQuant signals are explained in our knowledge base:

Q-Score Methodology — How StoQuant combines dimensions: DCF, earnings quality, moat, analyst consensus, ML, sentiment
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Diversification & Correlation — Cross-sector allocation and risk-adjusted returns

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