Annual Payout Ratio
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VZ annual payout ratio is 62.67%, down -31.25% on
- Historical Performance
- VZ annual payout ratio is up +35.71% over the past 3 years, and up +23.80% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VZ annual payout ratio is currently -81.78% below its historical high of 343.89% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VZ annual payout ratio is +26.15% above its 3-year low of 49.68% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- VZ annual payout ratio is higher than 91.79% of companies in Communication Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 62.67% | -31.3% | +35.7% | +23.8% | +23.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 56.51% | -31.2% | +5.6% | -0.0% | +22.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 58.03% | -10.0% | +14.1% | +0.9% | -71.9% | |
| Price | $40.52 | +0.8% | +2.8% | -31.0% | +13.3% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 6.60% | -0.8% | +1.1% | +56.8% | +27.7% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $11.25B | +2.0% | +7.7% | +12.3% | +113.4% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $2.67 | +1.9% | +6.0% | +10.3% | +54.2% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $18.92B | +46.5% | +166.8% | +11.9% | +30.3% | |
| Annual Revenue | $134.79B | +0.6% | +0.9% | +2.2% | +25.0% | |
| Annual EPS | $4.15 | +50.5% | -22.0% | -10.9% | +221.3% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 91.15% | -31.3% | |
| 5Y | 91.15% | -31.3% | |
| All | 343.89% | -81.8% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 49.68% | N/A | +26.1% |
| 5Y | 46.18% | +35.7% | |
| All | 25.21% | +148.6% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of VZ?
As of today, VZ annual payout ratio is 62.67%
What is 1-year change in VZ annual payout ratio?
VZ annual payout ratio is down -31.25% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in VZ annual payout ratio?
VZ annual payout ratio is up +35.71% over the past 3 years
How far is VZ annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
VZ annual payout ratio is currently -81.78% below its historical high of 343.89% set on December 31, 2001
How does VZ annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
VZ annual payout ratio is higher than 91.79% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is VZ next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for VZ is on
What is VZ next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VZ is
TTM Payout Ratio
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VZ TTM payout ratio is 58.03%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- VZ TTM payout ratio is down -9.99% year-over-year, and up +14.05% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VZ TTM payout ratio is currently -98.32% below its historical high of 3,450.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VZ TTM payout ratio is +51.83% above its 3-year low of 38.22% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- VZ TTM payout ratio is higher than 92.36% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 58.03% | +0.5% | -10.0% | +14.1% | +0.9% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 56.51% | +1.3% | -31.2% | +5.6% | -0.0% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 62.67% | – | -31.3% | +35.7% | +23.8% | |
| Price | $40.52 | -6.6% | +0.8% | +2.8% | -31.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 6.72% | +7.7% | +1.1% | +2.9% | +59.6% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $11.42B | +0.5% | +2.0% | +6.6% | +12.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $2.72 | +0.5% | +1.9% | +5.8% | +10.1% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $20.65B | +5.3% | +49.3% | +89.8% | +8.1% | |
| TTM Revenue | $137.49B | +0.4% | +2.4% | +1.4% | +7.1% | |
| TTM EPS | $4.69 | +9.0% | +102.3% | +2.0% | +6.1% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 64.77% | -10.4% | |
| 3Y | 115.22% | -49.6% | |
| 5Y | 115.22% | -49.6% | |
| All | 3,450.00% | -98.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 47.99% | +20.9% | |
| 3Y | 38.22% | +51.8% | |
| 5Y | 38.22% | +51.8% | |
| All | -2,000.00% | +102.9% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of VZ?
As of today, VZ TTM payout ratio is 58.03%
What is VZ TTM payout ratio most recent change?
VZ TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 2, 2026
What is 1-year change in VZ TTM payout ratio?
VZ TTM payout ratio is down -9.99% year-over-year
How far is VZ TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
VZ TTM payout ratio is currently -98.32% below its historical high of 3,450.00% set on January 4, 1995
How does VZ TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
VZ TTM payout ratio is higher than 92.36% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is VZ next earnings release?
The next earnings release for VZ is on
What is VZ next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VZ is
Quarterly Payout Ratio
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VZ quarterly payout ratio is 56.51%, up +1.33% on
- Historical Performance
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is down -31.19% year-over-year, and up +5.63% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is currently -86.72% below its historical high of 425.51% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is +152.04% above its 3-year low of -108.59% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is higher than 91.44% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 56.51% | +1.3% | -31.2% | +5.6% | -0.0% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 62.67% | – | -31.3% | +35.7% | +23.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 58.03% | +0.5% | -10.0% | +14.1% | +0.9% | |
| Price | $40.52 | -6.6% | +0.8% | +2.8% | -31.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 6.72% | +7.7% | +1.1% | +2.9% | +59.6% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $2.86B | +0.0% | +2.0% | +6.3% | +12.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $2.72 | +0.5% | +1.9% | +5.8% | +10.1% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $6.85B | +35.5% | +17.9% | +49.0% | +55.1% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $33.82B | -2.0% | +1.5% | -1.2% | +7.2% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $1.17 | -1.2% | +49.4% | +0.3% | +11.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 57.31% | -1.4% | |
| 3Y | 82.12% | -31.2% | |
| 5Y | 82.12% | -31.2% | |
| All | 425.51% | -86.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 55.73% | N/A | +1.4% |
| 3Y | -108.59% | +152.0% | |
| 5Y | -108.59% | +152.0% | |
| All | -8,270.83% | +100.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of VZ?
As of today, VZ quarterly payout ratio is 56.51%
What is VZ quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
VZ quarterly payout ratio was up +1.33% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in VZ quarterly payout ratio?
VZ quarterly payout ratio is down -31.19% year-over-year
How far is VZ quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
VZ quarterly payout ratio is currently -86.72% below its historical high of 425.51% set on March 31, 2002
How does VZ quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
VZ quarterly payout ratio is higher than 91.44% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is VZ next earnings release?
The next earnings release for VZ is on
What is VZ next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VZ is
Payout Ratio Formula
Data Sources & References
- VZ Official Website www.verizon.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732712/000073271225000116/0000732712-25-000116-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732712/000073271225000006/0000732712-25-000006-index.htm
- VZ Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/VZ
- VZ Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/vz
