VZ/ Verizon Communications
Comprehensive risk audit, payout history, and forward-looking dividend projections.
What This Page Shows
- Dividend yield and net yield after fees (6.93% vs 6.93%)
- Risk tier classification: Tier 3 Sector Specialties
- TTM NAV change: 3.3%
- Income sustainability flags and payout history trends
DivAgent Audit Brief
VZ is a Tier 3 Sector Specialties asset yielding 6.93%. It offers balanced exposure to high-yield sectors like Real Estate or BDCs. NAV stability remains within healthy ranges.
Provider
Corporation
Sector
Telecom
Asset Class
EQUITY
Expense Ratio
—
AUM
—
Inception
—
Distribution
quarterly
NAV Change (1Y)
3.3%
Who Should Buy VZ?
VZ is best suited for Yield Strategists. The fund generates a 6.93% yield through collecting dividends from portfolio companies.
Income-focused investors willing to accept sector concentration risks (e.g., Real Estate volatility).
You need a diversified core holding, as this asset is sector-specific.
Quick Audit
- TypeTraditional Equity
- ComplexityMedium
- Tax EfficiencyMixed
- VolatilityMarket Correlation
Comparing stated yield to actual total return performance
Liquidity Warning: Very High Risk
VZ has very high liquidity risk. You may experience wide bid-ask spreads and significant slippage when entering or exiting positions. Consider using limit orders and avoid market orders for large positions.
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Unlock MetricsDivAgent Analyst Verdict
“VZ is currently serving as a foundational income anchor. Investors should be aware that a traditional equity holding that pays dividends from corporate earnings and cash flow. focused on long-term sustainability and potential dividend growth.”
Risk Profile Audit
Moderate risk. Reliable income but sensitive to interest rate changes or sector-specific headwinds.
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Live DataCalculate Your Returns
Estimate income for VZ
~22.46 shares at $44.52
Estimates use the latest forecasted distribution and are not guarantees.
Track VZ in DivAgentVerified Payout History
Last 5 of 20 Payments| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.6900 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.6900 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.6780 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.6780 | Quarterly | PAID |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.6780 | Quarterly | PAID |
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Common questions about VZ dividends, safety, and performance
Institutional Analysis Context
This FAQ section provides institutional-grade analysis of VZ. DivAgent evaluates dividend ETFs using a proprietary 5-Tier Risk Spectrum that measures income sustainability, NAV erosion risk, and distribution source quality. Data is updated daily from market sources.
DivAgent Data Methodology
Risk Tier Classification
Our 5-Tier Risk Spectrum is not an editorial opinion. It is a quantitative scoring model derived from 36-month volatility, max drawdown depth, and option skew (for derivative funds). A "Tier 1" rating implies volatility comparable to short-term treasuries, while "Tier 5" indicates localized volatility exceeding the S&P 500.
NAV Erosion Calculation
We calculate "Erosion" by stripping out distribution payments to isolate the price performance of the underlying collateral. If a fund's share price drops by more than its distribution yield over a rolling 12-month period, it is flagged as eroding capital. This protects investors from "Yield Traps" that return their own principal as taxable income.
Yield vs. Income
DivAgent distinguishes between "SEC Yield" (standardized) and "Distribution Rate" (cash-on-cash). For option-income ETFs (e.g., Covered Calls), we prioritize the Trailing 12-Month (TTM) distribution rate as a more accurate reflection of realized income, while flagging that future payouts fluctuate with implied volatility.
Performance Benchmarking
All "Total Return" metrics differ from price return. We assume immediate reinvestment of all dividends (DRIP) on the pay date, with no tax friction. This "Net Total Return" metric allows for a true apples-to-apples comparison between high-yield/flat-price funds and low-yield/high-growth funds.