VZ Verizon Communications PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: VZ
- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the Verizon Communications stock's PE ratio is 8.44. This takes into account the latest EPS of $4.7 and stock price of $39.69. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 15% from its last 4 quarters average of 9.9.
VZ PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Verizon Communications has averaged 11.7 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 8.44 is 28% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, VZ's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2024 quarter at 19.36, when the price was $44.91 and the EPS was $2.32. The lowest point was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 6.26 with a price of $47.82 and an EPS of $7.64.
Verizon Communications PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 195.72% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -91.22% in 2013
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.64 | -29.43% | $39.99 | $4.15 |
| 2023 | 13.66 | 75.35% | $37.7 | $2.76 |
| 2022 | 7.79 | -20.27% | $39.4 | $5.06 |
| 2021 | 9.77 | -28.48% | $51.96 | $5.32 |
| 2020 | 13.66 | 3.64% | $58.75 | $4.3 |
| 2019 | 13.18 | -11.84% | $61.4 | $4.66 |
| 2018 | 14.95 | 108.22% | $56.22 | $3.76 |
| 2017 | 7.18 | -56.69% | $52.93 | $7.37 |
| 2016 | 16.58 | 57.16% | $53.38 | $3.22 |
| 2015 | 10.55 | -45.42% | $46.22 | $4.38 |
| 2014 | 19.33 | 57.8% | $46.78 | $2.42 |
| 2013 | 12.25 | -91.22% | $49.14 | $4.01 |
| 2012 | 139.58 | 195.72% | $43.27 | $0.31 |
| 2011 | 47.2 | 18.71% | $40.12 | $0.85 |
| 2010 | 39.76 | 106.44% | $35.78 | $0.9 |
Verizon Communications PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 9.35 | -6.87% | $43.95 | $4.7 |
| Jun 2025 | 10.04 | -6.6% | $43.27 | $4.31 |
| Mar 2025 | 10.75 | 11.51% | $45.36 | $4.22 |
| Dec 2024 | 9.64 | -50.21% | $39.99 | $4.15 |
| Sep 2024 | 19.36 | 25.31% | $44.91 | $2.32 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.45 | -1.34% | $41.24 | $2.67 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.66 | 14.64% | $41.96 | $2.68 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.66 | 109.51% | $37.7 | $2.76 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.52 | -12.13% | $32.41 | $4.97 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.42 | -1.72% | $37.19 | $5.01 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.55 | -3.08% | $38.89 | $5.15 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.79 | -5.46% | $39.4 | $5.06 |
| Sep 2022 | 8.24 | -18.98% | $37.97 | $4.61 |
| Jun 2022 | 10.17 | 2.83% | $50.75 | $4.99 |
| Mar 2022 | 9.89 | 1.23% | $50.94 | $5.15 |
VZ Price vs fair value
VZ average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of VZ is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Verizon Communications's price to earnings (P/E) of 8.44 is lower than the Communication Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 23.55, Verizon Communications's price to earnings (P/E) is 64% lower.
VZ PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers AAPL and GOOGL, VZ's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than T's. Verizon Communications's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 21.67.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| T At&T Inc | 7.97 | $174.12B |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 8.44 | $167.35B |
| SPOK Spok Holdings Inc | 16.89 | $281.78M |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 19.63 | $229B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 27.79 | $3.43T |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 36.07 | $3.99T |
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | N/A | $629.68M |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | N/A | $4.19B |
| AD Array Digital Infrastructure Inc. | N/A | $4.08B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Verizon Communications's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, VZ stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.44.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Verizon Communications (VZ)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for VZ stock is 11.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Verizon Communications (VZ)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for VZ stock is 10.97.
What is the highest PE ratio for VZ?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 19.36 in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VZ compare to its historical average?
VZ's price to earnings ratio is currently 28% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Verizon Communications's PE ratio so low?
VZ's PE ratio of 8.44 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is VZ's PE ratio calculated (Verizon Communications PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Verizon Communications's share price is $39.69. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $4.7. Therefore, Verizon Communications's PE ratio for today is 8.44. PE RATIO(8.44) = STOCK PRICE($39.69) / TTM EPS($4.7)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.