Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) trades near $39/share, close to its 52-week low of $38/share. After years of muted revenue growth, the company remains focused on efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and expanding its fixed wireless offerings.
Recently, Verizon reported Q3 2025 results showing continued strength in its fixed wireless broadband business, which added subscribers and remains a key growth driver. However, postpaid phone connections declined slightly, reflecting the challenges of a competitive wireless market. The company also continued expanding its 5G Ultra Wideband coverage, improving network quality and helping reduce churn. These results highlight steady broadband progress even as Verizon works to stabilize its core mobile segment.
Despite modest topline growth, Verizon’s 7% dividend yield, consistent margins, and strong free cash flow make it a reliable pick for income-focused investors. This article explores where Wall Street analysts think the stock could trade by 2027 based on consensus forecasts and TIKR’s Guided Valuation Model. These figures reflect analyst expectations and are not TIKR’s own predictions.
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Analyst Price Targets Suggest Modest Upside
Verizon trades at about $39/share today. The average analyst price target sits near $48/share, implying nearly 22% upside over the next year. Forecasts are relatively tight, signaling steady expectations rather than bold optimism:
- High estimate: ~$58/share
- Low estimate: ~$43/share
- Median target: ~$47/share
- Ratings: 7 Buys, 3 Outperforms, 14 Holds
Analysts generally view Verizon as fairly valued, with potential for moderate gains if cost controls and fixed-wireless momentum hold up. For investors, this suggests limited downside but modest upside unless revenue growth or margins improve more than expected.
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Verizon: Growth Outlook and Valuation
Verizon’s fundamentals remain steady, backed by strong cash generation and disciplined execution:
- Revenue growth (CAGR): ~1.7% through 2027
- Operating margin: ~23.8%
- Forward P/E: ~8.3×
- Based on analysts’ average estimates, TIKR’s Guided Valuation Model using an 8× forward P/E suggests ~$48/share by 202
- That implies about 21% total return, or roughly 9% annualized
These figures indicate a stock that is not likely to soar but offers stability and consistent income. For investors, Verizon looks attractive mainly for its 7% dividend yield, reliable earnings base, and conservative valuation that limits downside risk. Upside will likely depend on stronger broadband adoption and continued margin discipline rather than multiple expansion.
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What’s Driving the Optimism?
Verizon’s network leadership and disciplined execution continue to support stable earnings. The company’s growing fixed-wireless broadband segment has been a quiet success, helping offset slower mobile growth. Meanwhile, cost-cutting and efficiency programs have kept margins healthy despite competitive pricing.
Management’s focus on premium postpaid subscribers and strong retention rates gives analysts confidence that profitability will remain resilient. For investors, these strengths point to steady cash flow generation and continued support for Verizon’s 7% dividend yield.
Bear Case: Growth and Competitive Pressures
Even with its solid fundamentals, Verizon’s growth outlook remains muted. Wireless competition from T-Mobile and AT&T continues to pressure subscriber growth and pricing power. The company’s heavy capital spending on 5G infrastructure also limits flexibility in the near term.
For investors, the risk is that earnings could stagnate while valuation multiples remain low. Without stronger top-line growth or a clear catalyst, Verizon may struggle to outperform, leaving total returns dependent on its dividend rather than capital gains.
Outlook for 2027: What Could Verizon Be Worth?
Based on analysts’ average estimates, TIKR’s Guided Valuation Model using an 8× forward P/E suggests Verizon could trade near $48/share by 2027. That represents about 21% total return, or roughly 9% annualized, from today’s price around $39/share.
While this outlook reflects moderate optimism, it assumes stable margins and modest earnings growth. For Verizon to deliver stronger upside, the company would need faster broadband adoption or new revenue drivers in enterprise and 5G services.
For investors, Verizon appears to be a dependable, income-focused stock rather than a growth play. Returns should remain steady, supported by its robust cash flow and attractive dividend, but limited by slow earnings expansion.
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