Recent discussions on X about Verizon Communications (VZ) have centered around the company's strategic moves in the 5G and spectrum leasing space. Many users are intrigued by reports of Verizon's potential interest in EchoStar's spectrum assets, viewing it as a critical step to bolster 5G coverage in a highly competitive market. The buzz also includes partnerships and lease agreements with satellite-to-cell providers, sparking curiosity about future growth.
Additionally, there’s a mix of opinions on Verizon’s stock performance, with some on X pointing to insider selling as a red flag, while others highlight technical price targets and consolidation patterns as signs of stability. Posts also reflect on the stock’s current price around $43, with debates on whether it represents a buying opportunity or a cautionary signal. The telecom giant remains a focal point for investors eyeing both innovation and market dynamics.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Verizon Communications Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $VZ stock 11 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 3 have been purchases and 8 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $VZ stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE sold up to $15,000 on 09/04.
- REPRESENTATIVE KELLY MORRISON sold up to $15,000 on 08/19.
- REPRESENTATIVE JULIE JOHNSON sold up to $15,000 on 08/14.
- REPRESENTATIVE TIM MOORE has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $50,000 on 07/29 and 1 sale worth up to $50,000 on 08/01.
- REPRESENTATIVE RITCHIE TORRES sold up to $15,000 on 07/11.
- REPRESENTATIVE LISA C. MCCLAIN has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $15,000 on 06/24 and 1 sale worth up to $15,000 on 07/10.
- REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE sold up to $50,000 on 05/12.
- REPRESENTATIVE DAN NEWHOUSE sold up to $15,000 on 04/11.
- REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT BRESNAHAN purchased up to $50,000 on 04/08.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Verizon Communications Insider Trading Activity
Verizon Communications insiders have traded $VZ stock on the open market 6 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 6 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $VZ stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- KYLE MALADY (EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business) has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 41,500 shares for an estimated $1,806,728.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Verizon Communications Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 1,519 institutional investors add shares of Verizon Communications stock to their portfolio, and 1,314 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ added 25,088,080 shares (+79.6%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,085,561,221
- CAPITAL WORLD INVESTORS removed 12,670,524 shares (-56.9%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $548,253,573
- FMR LLC removed 6,693,242 shares (-15.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $289,616,581
- ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP removed 5,916,250 shares (-50.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $255,996,137
- UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC added 5,660,185 shares (+13.5%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $244,916,204
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 4,615,075 shares (+1.3%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $199,694,295
- STATE STREET CORP added 4,205,449 shares (+2.1%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $181,969,778
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Verizon Communications Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $VZ in the last several months. We have seen 2 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Goldman Sachs issued a "Buy" rating on 09/02/2025
- Tigress Financial issued a "Buy" rating on 04/28/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Verizon Communications, check out Quiver Quantitative's $VZ forecast page.
Verizon Communications Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $VZ recently. We have seen 8 analysts offer price targets for $VZ in the last 6 months, with a median target of $49.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Maher Yaghi from Scotiabank set a target price of $50.5 on 10/06/2025
- Michael Ng from Goldman Sachs set a target price of $49.0 on 09/02/2025
- Philip Cusick from JP Morgan set a target price of $49.0 on 07/22/2025
- Benjamin Swinburne from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $48.0 on 07/22/2025
- Michael Funk from B of A Securities set a target price of $49.0 on 07/22/2025
- Jonathan Atkin from RBC Capital set a target price of $46.0 on 07/22/2025
- Eric Luebchow from Wells Fargo set a target price of $43.0 on 07/10/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
