Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Verizon (VZ -0.19%) and financial metrics that are vital to understanding its dividend payout.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 22, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 24, 2023.
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Is Verizon's 8% Dividend Yield Safe?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Sep 27, 2023 at 4:45AM
NYSE: VZ
Verizon Communications
Market Cap
$176B
Today's Change
(-0.19%) -$0.08
Current Price
$41.77
Price as of June 18, 2025, 9:51 a.m. ET
Verizon's business model generates billions in recurring revenue that supports a strong dividend payment.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Stocks Mentioned
Verizon Communications
VZ
$41.77
(-0.19%)
$0.08
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