Verizon Communications (VZ) on Track to Pay Dividends for Q3 2023, Steady Yield Expected
Verizon Communications (VZ), one of the largest telecommunication companies in the United States, is anticipated to maintain its steady dividends distribution this year. The company has declared a dividend of $0.65 per share for the third quarter, which will be paid on August 1, 2023. The record date set for this dividend payment is August 1, 2023, while the ex-dividend date is July 7, 2023. This dividend declaration mirrors the $0.65 per share distributed in the previous quarter, paid on May 1, 2023.
Understanding Dividends Dates
For the uninitiated, the importance of the ex-dividend date is crucial in the dividends distribution process. This date is usually set a few business days before the record date and plays a significant role in determining who is eligible to receive the dividend. If an investor purchases the stock on its ex-dividend date or later, they will not receive the upcoming dividend. Instead, this dividend will be paid to the seller. Conversely, if the stock is bought before the ex-dividend date, the investor will be eligible to receive the dividend.
Earnings Analysis and Dividend Yield
As the dividend amount remains consistent from the last quarter, it reflects Verizon's stable cash flows and its commitment to rewarding shareholders. This steady dividend policy mirrors the company's consistent financial performance and demonstrates the firm's confidence in its sustained profitability.
Investors keen on income-focused investment strategy will be interested in Verizon's dividend yield. The dividend yield, a financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, is a key indicator of the return on investment for a stock. Given Verizon's steady dividend payments, it may be a suitable candidate for such investors seeking regular income.
Concluding Thoughts
In a competitive and rapidly evolving telecommunications market, Verizon's steady dividends highlight its financial robustness and commitment to shareholder returns. This consistency provides a certain degree of assurance to income-focused investors, especially in an era of low-interest rates where finding stable income sources can be challenging.
Nonetheless, prospective investors should not make decisions based solely on dividends. It's also essential to consider other fundamental factors such as the company's earnings growth, balance sheet strength, and market position.
The announcement of Verizon's upcoming dividend payment reflects positively on the company's stable financial position. It will be interesting to observe if the firm can continue this positive trend in future quarters and if it will consider increasing dividends as a way of rewarding its shareholders further.
VZ's Stochastic Oscillator slumps into oversold zone
The Stochastic Oscillator for VZ moved into oversold territory on October 28, 2024. Be on the watch for the price uptrend or consolidation in the future. At that time, consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where VZ's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 39 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VZ advanced for three days, in of 304 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
VZ may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 22, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on VZ as a result. In of 74 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for VZ turned negative on October 03, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 53 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 53 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
VZ moved below its 50-day moving average on October 24, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VZ declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for VZ entered a downward trend on October 28, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.926) is normal, around the industry mean (4.726). P/E Ratio (15.375) is within average values for comparable stocks, (113.894). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.163) is also within normal values, averaging (8.093). Dividend Yield (0.062) settles around the average of (0.059) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.330) is also within normal values, averaging (13.458).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. VZ’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. VZ’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of wired and wireless telecommunication services
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