Verizon Communications Inc.Opportunity Rank #102(VZ) Intrinsic Value & DCF Analysis (2026)
Current Price
$45.36
Last updated: Jun 23, 2026
Price vs Intrinsic Value
Fundamental Score
Weighted across 6 signals
Narrative Score
-1 vs previous
Trend Score
As of 2026-06-22
The intrinsic value of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is estimated at $154.48 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $45.36, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes a 1.24% long-term growth rate and an 8.50% discount rate (calculated: 5.98%), reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.
The intrinsic value of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is estimated at $154.48 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $45.36, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes a 1.24% long-term growth rate and an 8.50% discount rate (calculated: 5.98%), reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.Valuation Details
Capital Efficiency
The company is earning below its required return. This may indicate inefficient use of capital or excess cash that isn't being reinvested.
Fundamental Details
Narrative Details
Trend Details
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How Intrinziq Estimates Fair Value
Intrinziq estimates Verizon Communications Inc.'s intrinsic value using a discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on free cash flow trends and a market-based discount rate. The model projects future cash flows over ten years and discounts them using a market return assumption to estimate fair value.
Verizon Communications Inc.Communication Services
Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment is dedicated to providing enterprise-level solutions. It offers comprehensive network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud integration, virtual and software-defined networking, and high-speed internet access services. This segment further delivers sophisticated internet protocol-based voice and video communication tools, unified communications and collaboration platforms, and specialized customer contact center solutions. Beyond core connectivity, it provides a suite of managed services and data security offerings. Its extensive portfolio also covers domestic and international voice and data services, such as calling, messaging, conferencing, advanced contact center functionalities, and dedicated private line and data access networks. Moreover, the Business segment furnishes customer premises equipment, along with essential installation, maintenance, and on-site support services, and a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services. By December 31, 2021, this segment had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and holds its corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The company, which was originally known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, officially adopted its current name in June 2000.