Earnings & dividends
Verizon Communications (VZ) Earnings & Dividends
Next scheduled report in 42 days, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for VZ.
Section freshness
Prices as of Sep 4, 4:00 PM EDT · Fundamentals checked Sep 8, 7:28 AM EDT · Statements Jun 30, 2026
Earnings read
VZ reports in 42 days.
Start with the next report date, recent EPS quality, surprise history, and payout cushion. The detailed history and dividend table stay below for verification.
Next report
October 20, 2026
42 days · time TBD
EPS TTM
$3.84
Next annual estimate $5.01
Last surprise
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Latest reported EPS spread
Payout safety
Within historical norms
72.8% payout ratio
- Next report
- October 20, 2026
- 42 days · time TBD
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.84
- Est. next: $5.01
Dividends and capital return
Payout status beside the earnings base.
Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.
- Forward yield
- 5.64%
- Annual payout
- $2.796 per share
- Payout ratio
- 73% of EPS
- Within historical norms
- Last ex-dividend date
- July 10, 2026
- Next ex-date not yet declared
Earnings desk view
Quarterly recap pending.
Beat/miss history for Verizon Communications will appear when recent reported EPS rows are available. TECHi tracks editorial reactions to earnings reports as they become available.
Payout history
VZ dividend payments - recent history
Market data source
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| $0.708 | |
| $0.708 | |
| $0.69 | |
| $0.69 | |
| $0.678 | |
| $0.678 | |
| $0.678 | |
| $0.678 | |
| $0.665 | |
| $0.665 | |
| $0.665 | |
| $0.665 | |
| $0.653 | |
| $0.653 | |
| $0.653 | |
| $0.653 | |
| $0.64 | |
| $0.64 | |
| $0.64 | |
| $0.64 | |
| $0.628 | |
| $0.628 | |
| $0.628 | |
| $0.628 |
Dividend safety read
VZ pays out 73% of TTM earnings as dividends.
A payout ratio in this band gives the dividend room to grow even if earnings dip. Watch quarterly cash-flow coverage to confirm the buffer holds.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
When does VZ report earnings?
Verizon Communications is scheduled to report earnings on Oct 20, 2026. The quarterly history below shows how reported EPS compared with estimates in prior periods.
What is VZ's trailing EPS?
Verizon Communications earned $3.84 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Where can I review VZ's earnings history?
The VZ Earnings and Dividends page keeps reported EPS, estimates, surprises, transcripts, and payouts in one dated research view.
Does VZ pay a dividend?
Yes. Verizon Communications (VZ) currently shows an indicated yield of 5.64% and about $2.80 per share annually.
Where can I track VZ's dividend history?
The VZ Earnings and Dividends page keeps dated distributions, ex-dividend dates, yield, and payout context together when those rows are available.