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VZ dividend safety score
Verizon Communications Inc. · Communication Services
VZ scores 82/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has a solid dividend yield of 5.84%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 82 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #21 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Jan 8, 2027 (estimated)
VZ dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.72 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $2.67 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $2.62 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $2.57 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $2.52 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | $2.47 | +35.9% |
| 2019 | $1.82 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How VZ compares
| VZ | Communication Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 82 | 53 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 5.84% | 16.37% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 5 Communication Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming VZ dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Jan 8, 2027 | $0.7075 |
| ~Apr 9, 2027 | $0.7075 |
| ~Jul 9, 2027 | $0.7075 |
| ~Oct 8, 2027 | $0.7075 |
Estimates based on VZ's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would VZ pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $58 | $5 |
| $10,000 | $584 | $49 |
| $50,000 | $2,919 | $243 |
| $100,000 | $5,838 | $486 |
To earn $1,000 a month from VZ at today's yield you would need about $205,567 invested, roughly 4,240 shares.
Based on the current yield of 5.84%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent VZ dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | $0.7075 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.7075 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.6900 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.6900 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.6775 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.6775 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.6775 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.6775 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.6650 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.6650 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.6650 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.6650 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
VZ dividend FAQ
Is the VZ dividend safe?
Verizon Communications Inc. has a dividend safety score of 82 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the VZ dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for VZ is about 5.84%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does VZ pay dividends?
Verizon Communications Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in VZ earn in dividends?
At a yield of 5.84%, $10,000 invested in VZ would pay about $584 a year, or roughly $49 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next VZ ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VZ is expected around January 8, 2027 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.