Fintel reports that on February 19, 2026, Daiwa Capital upgraded their outlook for Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) from Outperform to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 4.52% Upside
As of February 3, 2026, the average one-year price target for Verizon Communications is $50.22/share. The forecasts range from a low of $40.40 to a high of $73.50. The average price target represents an increase of 4.52% from its latest reported closing price of $48.05 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Verizon Communications is 142,209MM, an increase of 2.91%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 5.21.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 3,958 funds or institutions reporting positions in Verizon Communications. This is an decrease of 297 owner(s) or 6.98% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to VZ is 0.44%, an increase of 8.80%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.08% to 3,082,401K shares. 
The put/call ratio of VZ is 0.78, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 122,008K shares representing 2.89% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 119,744K shares , representing an increase of 1.86%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VZ by 13.28% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 119,673K shares representing 2.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 116,969K shares , representing an increase of 2.26%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VZ by 13.29% over the last quarter.
Charles Schwab Investment Management holds 116,571K shares representing 2.76% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 110,719K shares , representing an increase of 5.02%.
Geode Capital Management holds 102,633K shares representing 2.43% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 101,765K shares , representing an increase of 0.85%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VZ by 51.79% over the last quarter.
Norges Bank holds 57,873K shares representing 1.37% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 0K shares , representing an increase of 100.00%.
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