Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Fair Value 2026

VZ · Telecom Services ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

7.7 /10

32 fundamental signals · 12 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (12/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) trades at $49.43, versus a $62.05 median fair value across its 12 active models — 25.5% above the current price. QOC: 7.7/10. Value Trap Risk: 12/100 (SAFE). 12/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $152.46.

Key Facts

Ticker
VZ
Price
$49.43
Quality Score
7.7/10
Value Trap Risk
12/100
Models Active
12/13
Last Updated
Strength: Bayesian DCF suggests +208.4% upside with 71% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (12/13) may reduce confidence

Is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 12-model valuation engine, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) appears undervalued as of : the median of 12 independent fair value estimates is $62.05, 25.5% above the current price of $49.43. Estimates range from $17.78 to $233.20. VZ scores 7.7/10 on fundamental quality and 12/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. VZ’s +25.5% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Telecom Services sector median is +30.5%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Verizon Communications Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give VZ?

12 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($49.43)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $152.46 +208.4%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $62.78 +27.0%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $75.76 +53.3%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $37.71 -23.7%
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What Is VZ's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 12 independent models · $17.78 to $233.20

CirclFi's 12 active models place Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) between $17.78 and $233.20 per share, a spread of 347% of the median. The median of that range — $62.05 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for VZ, against a current price of $49.43.

Low · Dynamic NAVHigh · RCMH-DCF
$17.78median $62.05$233.20
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelDynamic NAV$17.78
Most bullish modelRCMH-DCF$233.20
Model agreement8 bullish · 3 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for VZ. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on VZ, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Verizon Communications Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $62.05, suggesting a +25.5% median upside from the current price of $49.43. While 8 models see room for appreciation, model agreement is not unanimous as 3 models flag potential overvaluation. Model dispersion is worth noting: RCMH-DCF targets $233.20 (+371.8%), versus Dynamic NAV at $17.78 (-64.0%). This +435.8% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bullish — adding weight to the bullish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About VZ?

12 of 13 models are currently active for VZ. Of these, 8 models suggest upside while 4 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for VZ is $62.05 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $152.46 on its own, implying +208.4% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does VZ Rank in Telecom Services?

Among 55 Telecom Services stocks, VZ ranks #13 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.7/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.7 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Telecom Services Stocks →

Verizon Communications Inc.'s positioning within the Telecom Services segment means that spectrum holdings value plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including enterprise connectivity demand — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is VZ a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns VZ a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

12 of 13 models are active for Verizon Communications Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Verizon Communications Inc. earns a quality score of 7.7/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +435.8% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every VZ valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across VZ's 12 active models, average confidence is 52%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Verizon Communications Inc. Stock in 2026? →

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Which Similar Telecom Services Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Telecom Services stocks with 13-model coverage

VIVTelefônica Brasil S.A.QOC 7.8SKMSK Telecom Co., Ltd.QOC 7.6TIGOMillicom International Cellular S.A.QOC 8.0TLKPerusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia TbkQOC 7.5CHTChunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.QOC 8.1KYIVKyivstar Group Ltd.QOC 7.5KTKT CorporationQOC 6.7LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc.QOC 5.8IOTRiOThree LimitedQOC 2.7IRDMIridium Communications Inc.QOC 8.7IDTIDT CorporationQOC 8.6

Read investment analysis: VIV · SKM · TIGO · TLK · CHT · KYIV · KT · LUMN · IOTR · IRDM · IDT

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to VZ?

7 companies across all industries closest to VZ’s Quality of Company score of 7.7/10.

AVYAvery Dennison CorporationQOC 7.7WYNNWynn Resorts, LimitedQOC 7.7DSXDiana Shipping Inc.QOC 7.7BHFBrighthouse Financial, Inc.QOC 7.7VBNKVersaBankQOC 7.7HASIHA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.QOC 7.7NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: AVY · WYNN · DSX · BHF · VBNK · HASI · NVDA

Where Does VZ Sit in CirclFi's Telecom Services Rankings?

VZ is ranked against every other Telecom Services stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Verizon Communications Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Verizon Communications Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)'s intrinsic value at $62.05 — the median of 12 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $17.78 to $233.20. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $152.46 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 7.7/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is VZ overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $49.43, 8 of 12 active models suggest VZ may be undervalued, while 4 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 12 fair value estimates is $62.05, 25.5% above the current price of $49.43 — a consensus view that VZ is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Verizon Communications Inc.'s business model in Telecom Services.

What does a Quality of Company score of 7.7 mean for VZ?

Verizon Communications Inc.'s QOC of 7.7/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on VZ?

CirclFi analyzes VZ with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 12 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on VZ?

Of the 12 models currently active on VZ, RCMH-DCF is the most bullish at $233.20 per share, and Dynamic NAV is the most bearish at $17.78. CirclFi's published fair value for VZ is the median of that range, $62.05, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 347% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is VZ a value trap in 2026?

Verizon Communications Inc.'s Value Trap score is 12/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 12-model valuation engine, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has a median fair value of $62.05 — 25.5% above the current price of $49.43 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/VZ/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this VZ valuation
  • Financial statements: Verizon Communications Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000732712) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for VZ as of ; valuations recomputed .

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