Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian determines if Verizon (VZ +2.07%) is an excellent dividend stock.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 20, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 22, 2024.
Yielding 6%, Is Verizon a Safe Dividend Stock for Passive Income Investors?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Sep 25, 2024 at 10:00AM
NYSE: VZ
Verizon Communications
Market Cap
$164B
Today's Change
(2.07%) $0.81
Current Price
$39.77
Price as of October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM ET
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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.