VZ Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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Verizon Communications Inc. · Communication Services

Current Price
$47.00
Dividend Yield
5.82%
Annual Dividend
$2.77
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
67.40%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
B+
Yield
C+
Growth
D+
Safety
A+
Consistency
B-
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
67.40%
FCF Payout Ratio
58.00%
5Y Growth Rate
1.95%
1Y Growth Rate
1.87%
Consecutive Increases
21 years
Consecutive Payments
43 years
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Payment History

20 payments (of 170 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Apr 10, 2026$0.7075
Jan 12, 2026$0.6900
Oct 10, 2025$0.6900
Jul 10, 2025$0.6775
Apr 10, 2025$0.6775
Jan 10, 2025$0.6775
Oct 10, 2024$0.6775
Jul 10, 2024$0.6650
Apr 9, 2024$0.6650
Jan 9, 2024$0.6650
Oct 6, 2023$0.6650
Jul 7, 2023$0.6525
Apr 6, 2023$0.6525
Jan 9, 2023$0.6525
Oct 6, 2022$0.6525
Jul 7, 2022$0.6400
Apr 7, 2022$0.6400
Jan 7, 2022$0.6400
Oct 7, 2021$0.6400
Jul 8, 2021$0.6275

5-Year Yield Range

Where VZ's yield sits today
Avg 6.34%High 6.96%Low 4.83%Current 5.82%
4.83%6.96%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Verizon Communications Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) pays a quarterly dividend of $2.77 per share annually, yielding 5.82%.

How much does VZ pay in dividends per year?

VZ pays $2.77 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is VZ's dividend safe?

VZ has a payout ratio of 67.4% and has paid dividends for 43 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D+.

What is VZ's dividend growth rate?

VZ has grown its dividend at 1.95% annually over the past 5 years.

Has VZ ever cut its dividend?

Yes, VZ's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2001.

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