Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Verizon (VZ +0.62%) 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.
Is Verizon's 8% Dividend Yield Safe?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Sep 27, 2023 at 4:45AM
NYSE: VZ
Verizon Communications
Market Cap
$164B
Today's Change
(0.62%) $0.24
Current Price
$39.06
Price as of October 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM ET
Verizon's business model generates billions in recurring revenue that supports a strong dividend payment.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.