Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
VZ moved a median of +0.03% 30 minutes after news, and +0.02% by the close. How VZ actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 1,747 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
VZ’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | 0.00% | 49% | 1,725 |
| 30-min | +0.03% | 53% | 1,745 |
| 60-min | +0.03% | 53% | 1,745 |
| to close | +0.02% | 51% | 1,742 |
| Middle 50% of VZ reactions | -0.17% to +0.29% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | +0.03% |
| Measured reactions | 1,747 |
Half of all Verizon Communications Inc. news events land between -0.17% and +0.29% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How VZ reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 45 | -0.12% | 31% | -0.76% |
| Analyst downgrades | 24 | -0.28% | 29% | -0.69% |
| Coverage initiations | 15 | +0.31% | 60% | 0.00% |
| Rating reiterations | 90 | +0.07% | 61% | +0.18% |
| Price-target raises | 57 | +0.16% | 58% | +0.20% |
| Price-target cuts | 15 | +0.19% | 73% | -0.18% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. See how VZ ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent VZ events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon delivers extra value with free safety, family and AI perks | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.12% | +1.99% | |
| Verizon Frontline survey finds AI use among first responders nearly tripled | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.08% | +1.40% | |
| Verizon readies network for Tropical Storm Isaias | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.22% | +0.63% | |
| Form 8-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Sep 25 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.11% | -0.52% | |
| Verizon Elects Charles Phillips to its Board of Directors | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.11% | -0.52% | |
| Verizon to report third-quarter earnings October 26, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.20% | -0.78% | |
| Verizon expands premium lineup with new Motorola foldable phones and wearables | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.65% | +0.68% | |
| Verizon prepares network for Tropical Storm Nolo following Hurricane Lowell recovery | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.03% | +0.14% | |
| Verizon announces $70m investment in nationwide AI upskilling initiative with “Verizon AI Skills for America” | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.02% | -0.13% | |
| Verizon donates $1 million to Liberty Science Center to champion public access to AI skilling technology | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.01% | -0.18% | |
| Verizon Leads 6G Momentum with Nine New Forum Members and Successful Real-World ISAC and AI-Native Trials | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.46% | +0.53% | |
| Switch to Verizon and get the new iPhone 18 Pro now. No trade-in needed. And get the latest iPhone every year. | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.35% | +0.64% | |
| Verizon declares quarterly dividend on September 9, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.22% | +1.13% | |
| Verizon and Corning Announce Multi-year, Multi-billion Dollar Supply Agreement for Broadband Expansion and Next-Gen AI Infrastructure | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.22% | +0.86% | |
| Verizon Waives Charges for Hurricane Lowell, Prepares Network in Hawai'i | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.22% | +0.86% | |
| Verizon to Speak at Upcoming Goldman Sachs and Citi Investor Conferences | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.36% | -0.40% | |
| Verizon prepares network for potential Tropical Storm Edouard | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.36% | -0.40% | |
| Verizon announces massive NFL takeover in Verizon Shine: Thousands of free tickets to NFL games and giveaways, plus 20+ epic VIP football experiences just for Verizon customers | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.64% | -0.24% | |
| Verizon Business Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by JD Power for Large Enterprise & Medium Business Internet Service | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.18% | -0.24% | |
| Verizon prepares network for potential tropical storm; Customer relief through August 31 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.49% | +1.42% | |
| Verizon to redeem debt securities on September 21, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.18% | -0.18% | |
| Verizon readies for Tropical Storm Lala; Offers tips for Hawai’i residents and businesses | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.37% | -0.04% | |
| Verizon Simplicity meets Google AI: Preorder the Pixel 11 series today | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.16% | +0.31% | |
| Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect communities from network vandalism | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.28% | +0.19% | |
| Verizon Frontline powers mission-critical communications for America 250 celebrations | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.70% | +0.81% | |
| Verizon Helps Families Stay Connected During Washington Wildfires | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.40% | +0.93% | |
| Form 8-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Jul 24 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.25% | -0.27% | |
| Form 10-Q VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | — | +0.74% | |
| Form S-8 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | -0.25% | -0.27% | |
| Form S-8 POS VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | -0.25% | -0.27% | |
| Verizon Kicks Off NFL Season with NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, on Us | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.93% | -0.65% | |
| Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings Announce $1.5 Billion Investment in Eaton Fiber to Power the Expansion of Verizon Fiber Broadband across the United States | Press release | Business Wire | -1.20% | -2.64% | |
| Form 8-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Jul 23 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.64% | +4.67% | |
| Form 8-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Jul 24 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.64% | +4.67% | |
| Verizon Delivers Record 2Q26 Results as Strategic Transformation Ignites Accelerated Growth | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.64% | +4.67% | |
| Samsung’s next-generation Z Fold meets simplicity & value on Verizon | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.56% | -1.58% | |
| Verizon Launches Exclusive Back-to-School Deals | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.11% | -0.37% | |
| Four small businesses to compete in finals of Verizon’s Small Business Super Pitch | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.44% | -0.16% | |
| Meet the Gizmo Watch 4: Verizon’s new kid-friendly smartwatch | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.06% | +0.22% | |
| Verizon named U.S. connectivity provider for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles through KDDI partnership | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -1.09% | +0.28% | |
| BT Group and Verizon to form joint venture, creating a scaled international connectivity platform for multinational customers | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -1.61% | -3.33% | |
| Form 8-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Jun 28 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.61% | -3.33% | |
| Verizon to report earnings July 24, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.09% | +0.74% | |
| Form 11-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 11-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.20% | -0.30% | |
| Form 8-K VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS For: Jun 17 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.72% | -1.23% | |
| Verizon announces expiration and final results of its private exchange offers and consent solicitations for 11 series of notes | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.72% | -1.23% | |
| Verizon announces expiration and final results of its tender offers and consent solicitations for 20 series of Verizon and certain of its subsidiaries’ notes | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.72% | -1.23% | |
| Verizon Breaks Industry Mold to Put Customers First | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.64% | -0.57% | |
| Verizon’s Ready to keep you Connected as a Potential Tropical Storm Forms in the Gulf; Offers Tips to Prepare | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.72% | -1.23% | |
| The New 465 Area Code is Coming to the 347/718/917/929 Area Code Region in New York | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.49% | +0.31% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the VZ section they belong to.
Where else VZ is measured.
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| Ticker | Events | Median 30-min | % positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix (NFLX) | 2,000+ | +0.04% | 53% |
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How the numbers are made.
How is Verizon Communications Inc.'s median reaction calculated?
Every labeled VZ news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 1,747 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 53% of VZ's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does VZ's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.