Verizon (VZ) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 28 analyst ratings
Based on 7 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $50.00 from $51.50 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $51.50 from $52.50 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $46.00 from $45.00 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $52.50 from $51.50 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $47.00 from $46.00 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $56.00 from $54.00 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $52.00 from $50.00 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $47.00 from $43.00 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $46.00 from $48.00 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $51.50 from $54.50 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| BNP Paribas | Maintained | Neutral | $44.00 from $46.00 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $45.00 from $47.00 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Initiated Coverage | Equal-Weight | $43.00 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Freedom Broker | Initiated Coverage | Hold | $53.00 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $52.00 from $49.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $46.00 from $44.00 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $50.00 from $49.00 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $47.00 from $43.00 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $55.00 from $50.00 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Upgraded | Sector Perform → Sector Outperform | $54.50 from $50.25 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for VZ stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Verizon (VZ) is $48.86, with a high estimate of $56.00 and a low of $44.00, across 7 analysts.
Is VZ a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Verizon currently average a Hold rating: 12 buy, 16 hold and 0 sell, from 28 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for VZ?
The average price target of $48.86 implies 14.21% upside from the last price of $42.78.
What is the latest analyst rating on VZ?
On Oct 9, 2026, Scotiabank maintained Verizon at Sector Outperform with a price target of $50.00.
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