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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock analysis
SKIP 8% confidence · analysed Oct 13, 2026
On Oct 13, 2026, our model rated Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) SKIP with 8% confidence at a price of $42.78. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 33. Momentum is soft: below the neutral 50 line, but not yet oversold.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is about normal (1.1x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure shows a bearish break of structure (BOS): price broke a recent swing low in the direction of the trend, which usually signals trend continuation.
The most recent swing high is $49.30 and the swing low is $42.86; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 0.74, which looks cheap relative to its expected growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 11.6% and revenue growth of -0.7%.
In its latest quarter it earned $1.30 per share, which beat the $1.27 analysts expected, with revenue -0.7% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.2 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $51.33.
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 26, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score -0.08 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 32.68, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 0.74, margin 11.6%, revenue growth -0.7%. Financial results: YoY revenue -0.7%, last EPS surprise +2.4%, next earnings 2026-10-26. Smart Money Concepts: BOS bearish (trend continuation). FinGPT news read: positive. Memory: 1 prior look(s); 100% of directional calls matched later price. Reference price $42.96; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for VZ
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | SKIP | 8% | $42.78 | — | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | SKIP | 1% | $41.65 | +2.7% |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is VZ a buy right now?
As of Oct 13, 2026, our automated model rates Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) SKIP with 8% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Verizon Communications Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 26, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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