VZ Dividend History & Yield
Verizon Communications Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days) | Jan 22, 2027 | $0.708 | $70.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 (in 166 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $0.708 | $70.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.708 | $70.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 8, 2027 (in 348 days) | Oct 22, 2027 | $0.708 | $70.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.832 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much VZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 424 | $18,924 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,119 | $94,619 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,238 | $189,237 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.34%. $10,000 in VZ would currently pay about $634 a year ($53 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VZ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | — | $0.708 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | — | $0.708 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $0.708 | +2.6% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | — | $0.69 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.69 | +1.8% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | — | $0.678 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | — | $0.678 | +0.0% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | — | $0.678 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | — | $0.678 | +2.0% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | — | $0.665 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | — | $0.665 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2024 | — | $0.665 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | — | $0.665 | +1.8% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | — | $0.653 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | — | $0.653 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | — | $0.653 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | — | $0.653 | +2.0% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | — | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | — | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | — | $0.64 | +1.9% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | — | $0.628 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | — | $0.628 | +0.0% |
| Jan 7, 2021 | — | $0.628 | +0.0% |
VZ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Raised 2.6% | $0.69 | $0.708 | Paid |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Raised 1.8% | $0.678 | $0.69 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
VZ scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled…
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Telecom Services. First dividend on our records: Mar 26, 1984. 170 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VZ dividend FAQ
When is VZ's next ex-dividend date?
VZ's next ex-dividend date is Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.708 per share, expected on Jan 22, 2027.
How often does VZ pay dividends?
VZ pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.708 per share with an ex-date of Oct 9, 2026.
What is VZ's dividend yield?
VZ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.30%, based on $2.814 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.832 per share, is 6.34%.
How much does VZ pay per share?
VZ pays about $0.708 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.832 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $283.20 a year.
Has VZ grown or cut its dividend?
VZ has raised its annual dividend for 19 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.2% a year (+3.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.34%, you would need about 424 shares of VZ (roughly $18,924 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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