Annual Payout Ratio
65.20%2.53%+4.04%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VZ annual payout ratio is 65.20%, up +4.04% on
- Historical Performance
- VZ annual payout ratio is up +31.24% over the past 3 years, up +16.91% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VZ annual payout ratio is currently -81.04% below its historical high of 343.89% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VZ annual payout ratio is +31.24% above its 3-year low of 49.68% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- VZ annual payout ratio is higher than 93.28% of companies in Communication Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 65.20% | +4.0% | +31.2% | +16.9% | +23.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 118.95% | +113.4% | +190.9% | +116.2% | +199.2% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 67.41% | +4.1% | +31.9% | +16.6% | -68.2% | |
| Price | $49.46 | +20.5% | +22.7% | -8.8% | +35.9% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 5.50% | -15.5% | -13.8% | +20.6% | +8.3% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $11.48B | +2.1% | +6.3% | +12.2% | +112.1% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $2.72 | +1.9% | +5.8% | +10.1% | +47.1% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $19.68B | +4.0% | +89.2% | -8.3% | +16.4% | |
| Annual Revenue | $138.19B | +2.5% | +1.0% | +7.7% | +29.7% | |
| Annual EPS | $4.06 | -2.1% | -19.7% | -5.5% | +351.1% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 91.15% | -28.5% | |
| 5Y | 91.15% | -28.5% | |
| All | 343.89% | -81.0% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 49.68% | N/A | +31.2% |
| 5Y | 46.18% | +41.2% | |
| All | 25.21% | +158.6% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of VZ?
As of today, VZ annual payout ratio is 65.20%
What is 1-year change in VZ annual payout ratio?
VZ annual payout ratio is up +4.04% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in VZ annual payout ratio?
VZ annual payout ratio is up +31.24% over the past 3 years
How far is VZ annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
VZ annual payout ratio is currently -81.04% 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 93.28% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is VZ next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for VZ has not been scheduled
What is VZ next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VZ is
TTM Payout Ratio
67.41%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VZ TTM payout ratio is 67.41%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- VZ TTM payout ratio is up +4.08% year-over-year, up +31.87% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VZ TTM payout ratio is currently -98.05% below its historical high of 3,450.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VZ TTM payout ratio is +40.47% above its 3-year low of 47.99% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- VZ TTM payout ratio is higher than 92.68% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 67.41% | +16.2% | +4.1% | +31.9% | +16.6% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 118.95% | +110.5% | +113.4% | +190.9% | +116.2% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 65.20% | – | +4.0% | +31.2% | +16.9% | |
| Price | $49.46 | +20.3% | +20.5% | +22.7% | -8.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 5.53% | -16.5% | -15.4% | -13.7% | +20.7% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $11.48B | +0.5% | +2.1% | +6.3% | +12.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $2.74 | +0.5% | +1.9% | +5.8% | +10.1% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $19.68B | -4.7% | +4.0% | +89.2% | -8.3% | |
| TTM Revenue | $138.19B | +0.5% | +2.5% | +1.0% | +7.7% | |
| TTM EPS | $4.06 | -13.5% | -2.1% | -19.8% | -5.6% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 67.41% | at high | |
| 3Y | 115.22% | -41.5% | |
| 5Y | 115.22% | -41.5% | |
| All | 3,450.00% | -98.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 47.99% | +40.5% | |
| 3Y | 47.99% | +40.5% | |
| 5Y | 38.22% | +76.4% | |
| All | -2,000.00% | +103.4% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of VZ?
As of today, VZ TTM payout ratio is 67.41%
What is VZ TTM payout ratio most recent change?
VZ TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on February 12, 2026
What is 1-year change in VZ TTM payout ratio?
VZ TTM payout ratio is up +4.08% year-over-year
How far is VZ TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
VZ TTM payout ratio is currently -98.05% 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 92.68% 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
118.95%62.44%+110.49%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VZ quarterly payout ratio is 118.95%, up +110.49% on
- Historical Performance
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is up +113.44% year-over-year, up +190.90% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is currently -72.05% below its historical high of 425.51% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is +209.54% above its 3-year low of -108.59% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- VZ quarterly payout ratio is higher than 96.15% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 118.95% | +110.5% | +113.4% | +190.9% | +116.2% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 65.20% | – | +4.0% | +31.2% | +16.9% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 67.41% | +16.2% | +4.1% | +31.9% | +16.6% | |
| Price | $49.46 | +20.3% | +20.5% | +22.7% | -8.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 5.53% | -16.5% | -15.4% | -13.7% | +20.7% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $2.91B | +1.9% | +2.2% | +6.3% | +12.2% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $2.74 | +0.5% | +1.9% | +5.8% | +10.1% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $4.26B | -37.9% | -18.6% | +371.3% | -17.1% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $36.38B | +7.6% | +2.0% | +3.2% | +4.9% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $0.55 | -53.0% | -53.5% | -64.8% | -50.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 118.95% | at high | |
| 3Y | 118.95% | at high | |
| 5Y | 118.95% | at high | |
| All | 425.51% | -72.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 55.73% | N/A | +113.4% |
| 3Y | -108.59% | +209.5% | |
| 5Y | -108.59% | +209.5% | |
| All | -8,270.83% | +101.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of VZ?
As of today, VZ quarterly payout ratio is 118.95%
What is VZ quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
VZ quarterly payout ratio was up +110.49% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in VZ quarterly payout ratio?
VZ quarterly payout ratio is up +113.44% year-over-year
How far is VZ quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
VZ quarterly payout ratio is currently -72.05% 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 96.15% 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
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Data Sources & References
- VZ Official Website www.verizon.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732712/000073271226000003/0000732712-26-000003-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732712/000073271226000003/0000732712-26-000003-index.htm
- VZ Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/VZ
- VZ Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/vz