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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC · 2026-09-09 · Importance 31 · Surprise 6
Verizon declared a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per outstanding share on September 9, 2026. The dividend is payable on November 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2026. Verizon reported approximately $11.5 billion in cash dividend payments during 2025, supporting the company’s stated focus on returning capital while maintaining sustainable cash flow.
Key facts
- Stableford Capital II LLC increased its stake in Verizon by 491.8% in the second quarter to 25,686 shares valued at $1.09 million, and institutional investors hold 62.06% of Verizon's stock. source
- Verizon generated $138.2 billion in revenues in 2025. source
- Verizon made approximately $11.5 billion in cash dividend payments in 2025. source
- Allworth Financial LP reduced its stake in Verizon by 29.4% during the second quarter, selling 148,888 shares and ending with holdings worth $15.165 million. source
- MarketBeat reported Verizon's CEO Kyle Malady sold 1,100 shares worth approximately $55,000 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. source