Verizon Communications (VZ) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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+0.19 (+0.47%)

(As of 08/21/2024 ET)

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Dividend Yield: 6.48%
Annual Dividend: $2.66
Dividend Increase Track Record: 19 Years
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth: 1.98%
Dividend Payout Ratio: 99.25%
Recent Dividend Payment: Aug. 1

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Verizon Communications vs. The Competition

Type	Verizon Communications	Computer Companies	NYSE Companies
Annual Dividend	$2.66	$3.34	$1.39
Dividend Yield	6.48%	270.15%	352.48%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth	1.98%	12.62%	15.61%
Track Record	19 years	16 years	23 years

Verizon Communications Dividend Payout Ratio

Type	Payout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings	99.25%
Based on This Year's Estimates	58.08%
Based on Next Year's Estimates	56.96%
Based on Cashflow	29.69%

Verizon Communications Dividend History by Quarter

Announced	Period	Amount	Yield	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
6/5/2024	quarterly	$0.6650	6.42%	7/10/2024	7/10/2024	8/1/2024
2/29/2024	quarterly	$0.6650	6.6%	4/9/2024	4/10/2024	5/1/2024
12/7/2023	quarterly	$0.6650	6.88%	1/9/2024	1/10/2024	2/1/2024
9/7/2023	quarterly	$0.6650	7.71%	10/6/2023	10/10/2023	11/1/2023
6/1/2023	quarterly	$0.6525	7.31%	7/7/2023	7/10/2023	8/1/2023
3/2/2023	quarterly	$0.6525	6.86%	4/6/2023	4/10/2023	5/1/2023
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12/1/2022	quarterly	$0.6525	6.88%	1/9/2023	1/10/2023	2/1/2023
9/7/2022	quarterly	$0.6525	6.4%	10/6/2022	10/7/2022	11/1/2022
5/31/2022	quarterly	$0.64	5.01%	7/7/2022	7/8/2022	8/1/2022
2/28/2022	quarterly	$0.64	4.76%	4/7/2022	4/8/2022	5/2/2022
12/3/2021	quarterly	$0.64	5%	1/7/2022	1/10/2022	2/1/2022
9/2/2021	quarterly	$0.64	4.63%	10/7/2021	10/8/2021	11/1/2021
6/2/2021	Quarterly	$0.6270	4.43%	7/8/2021	7/9/2021	8/2/2021
3/4/2021	quarterly	$0.6275	4.6%	4/8/2021	4/9/2021	5/3/2021
12/3/2020	quarterly	$0.6275	4.09%	1/7/2021	1/8/2021	2/1/2021
9/3/2020	quarterly	$0.6275	4.16%	10/8/2020	10/9/2020	11/2/2020
6/4/2020	quarterly	$0.6150	4.33%	7/9/2020	7/10/2020	8/3/2020
3/6/2020	quarterly	$0.6150	4.3%	4/9/2020	4/13/2020	5/1/2020
12/6/2019	quarterly	$0.6150	4%	1/9/2020	1/10/2020	2/3/2020
9/5/2019	quarterly	$0.6150	4.22%	10/9/2019	10/10/2019	11/1/2019
6/6/2019	quarterly	$0.6025	4.17%	7/9/2019	7/10/2019	8/1/2019
3/11/2019	quarterly	$0.6025	4.19%	4/9/2019	4/10/2019	5/1/2019
12/6/2018	quarterly	$0.6025	4.21%	1/9/2019	1/10/2019	2/1/2019
9/6/2018	quarterly	$0.6025	4.45%	10/9/2018	10/10/2018	11/1/2018
6/7/2018	quarterly	$0.59	4.8%	7/9/2018	7/10/2018	8/1/2018
3/6/2018	quarterly	$0.59	4.82716301902229%	4/9/2018	4/10/2018	5/1/2018
12/7/2017	quarterly	$0.59	4.62%	1/9/2018	1/10/2018	2/1/2018
9/7/2017	quarterly	$0.59	5.12%	10/6/2017	10/10/2017	11/1/2017
6/1/2017	quarterly	$0.5775	4.97%	7/6/2017	7/10/2017	8/1/2017
3/3/2017	quarterly	$0.5775	4.62%	4/6/2017	4/10/2017	5/1/2017
12/1/2016	quarterly	$0.5775	4.64%	1/6/2017	1/10/2017	2/1/2017
9/1/2016	quarterly	$0.0125	4.37%	10/5/2016	10/7/2016	11/1/2016
6/2/2016	quarterly	$0.5650	4.44%	7/6/2016	7/8/2016	8/1/2016
3/4/2016	quarterly	$0.5650	4.33%	4/6/2016	4/8/2016	5/2/2016
12/3/2015	quarterly	$0.5650	4.94%	1/6/2016	1/8/2016	2/1/2016
9/3/2015	quarterly	$0.5650	5.04%	10/7/2015	10/9/2015	11/2/2015
6/4/2015	quarterly	$0.55	4.66%	7/8/2015	7/10/2015	8/3/2015
3/6/2015	quarterly	$0.55	4.56%	4/8/2015	4/10/2015	5/1/2015
12/4/2014	quarterly	$0.55	4.53%	1/7/2015	1/9/2015	2/2/2015
9/4/2014	quarterly	$0.55	4.41%	10/8/2014	10/10/2014	11/3/2014
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6/5/2014	quarterly	$0.53	4.29%	7/8/2014	7/10/2014	8/1/2014
3/7/2014	quarterly	$0.53	4.51%	4/8/2014	4/10/2014	5/1/2014
12/5/2013	quarterly	$0.53	4.28%	1/8/2014	1/10/2014	2/3/2014
9/2/2013	quarterly	$0.53	4.53%	10/8/2013	10/10/2013	11/1/2013
6/6/2013	quarterly	$0.5150	4.1%	7/8/2013	7/10/2013	8/1/2013
3/8/2013	quarterly	$0.5150	4.31%	4/8/2013	4/10/2013	5/1/2013
12/9/2012	quarterly	$0.5150	4.64%	1/8/2013	1/10/2013	2/1/2013

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Verizon Communications Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's dividend yield?: The current dividend yield for Verizon Communications is 6.48%. Learn more on VZ's dividend yield history.
How much is Verizon Communications's annual dividend?: The annual dividend for VZ shares is $2.66. Learn more on VZ's annual dividend history.
How often does Verizon Communications pay dividends?: Verizon Communications pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.
When was Verizon Communications's most recent dividend payment?: Verizon Communications's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.6650 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
When was Verizon Communications's most recent ex-dividend date?: Verizon Communications's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Is Verizon Communications's dividend growing?: Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.98% per year.
What track record does Verizon Communications have of raising its dividend?: Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for the past 19 consecutive years.
When did Verizon Communications last increase or decrease its dividend?: The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0125 on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
What is Verizon Communications's dividend payout ratio?: The dividend payout ratio for VZ is:
99.25% based on the trailing year of earnings

58.08% based on this year's estimates

56.96% based on next year's estimates

29.69% based on cash flow
Is Verizon Communications a good dividend stock?: Verizon Communications' dividend yield of 6.64% is higher than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. VZ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.71, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 19 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Verizon Communications' dividend payout ratio of 99.25% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, VZ will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 56.96% next year.