VZ
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) closed at $49.98 as of 2026-03-20, trading 38.2% above its 200-week moving average of $36.17. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 42.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 77, VZ is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2160 weeks of data, VZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +9.3%.
With a market cap of $210.8 billion, VZ is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 17.1%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VZ would have grown to $984, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. VZ has returned 7.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying VZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.5% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +4.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +8.8% vs +8.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +9.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1992 | Apr 1992 | 3 | 0.8% | +39.4% | +1199.3% |
| Aug 2000 | Sep 2000 | 7 | 10.2% | +33.9% | +361.7% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 1 | 0.4% | +15.8% | +308.8% |
| Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 | 3 | 4.1% | +0.6% | +295.4% |
| Aug 2001 | Sep 2001 | 2 | 2.9% | -35.9% | +271.9% |
| Nov 2001 | Aug 2004 | 144 | 42.8% | -19.9% | +268.0% |
| Jan 2005 | Feb 2006 | 56 | 13.4% | -8.3% | +340.2% |
| Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 | 1 | 0.0% | +26.5% | +369.5% |
| May 2006 | Jun 2006 | 6 | 5.1% | +41.2% | +380.3% |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 | 3 | 2.4% | +37.9% | +366.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2008 | 9 | 22.7% | -1.2% | +312.6% |
| Jan 2009 | Nov 2009 | 46 | 15.2% | +4.8% | +306.3% |
| Jan 2010 | Jul 2010 | 28 | 12.6% | +31.4% | +296.7% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 1 | 0.6% | +27.0% | +102.6% |
| Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 | 4 | 3.8% | +18.3% | +79.5% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 4 | 3.0% | -20.1% | +29.0% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 2 | 2.3% | -23.3% | +27.7% |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2024 | 113 | 31.2% | -10.8% | +38.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 0.5% | +14.7% | +37.7% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 3.4% | +14.4% | +43.7% |
| Average | 22 | — | +9.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VZ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is currently 38.2% above its 200-week moving average of $36.17. It would need to fall to $36.17 to cross below the line.
What is VZ's 200-week moving average price?
Verizon Communications Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $36.17 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
VZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +9.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is VZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VZ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 77 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 8.2%. Return on equity is 17.1%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in VZ would have grown to $984, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. VZ has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VZ pay a dividend?
Yes. Verizon Communications Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 566.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20