Kyle Malady Buys Shares of Verizon Communications

On June 17, 2026, Kyle Malady, Executive Vice President and Group CEO of Verizon Business, purchased 133 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) at an average price of $13.08 per share. This transaction was valued at $1,739.64 and was not part of a pre-planned trading arrangement.

Insider Buying and Selling at Verizon Communications Inc.

Several insiders at Verizon Communications Inc. have been active in buying shares. On the same day, EVP and CFO Anthony Skiadas, EVP & Chief HR Officer Samantha Hammock, CEO Daniel Schulman, SVP and Controller Mary-Lee Stillwell, and EVP and Chief Legal Officer Vandana Venkatesh also bought shares. Each transaction was executed at $13.08 per share.

Other Institutional Activity in Verizon Communications

BlackRock, Inc. reduced its position in Verizon by 1,029,093 shares, holding 368,027,599 shares worth about $18.47 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC significantly increased its stake, adding 260,184,535 shares to hold a total of 260,184,535 shares valued at $13.06 billion. State Street Corp trimmed its holdings by 8,097,671 shares, resulting in 214,853,728 shares valued at $10.79 billion. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. cut its stake by 3,634,306 shares, ending with 112,936,510 shares worth $5.67 billion. Meanwhile, Geode Capital Management, LLC added 3,575,858 shares, bringing its total to 106,208,367 shares valued at $5.31 billion.

Verizon Communications Inc. Stock Down 9.4%

Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. are trading at $45.84, with a market capitalization of approximately $191.4 billion. The company has a P/E ratio of 11.18 and a forward P/E of 8.71. Verizon's stock has a 52-week low of $38.39 and a high of $51.68. The 50-day moving average is $47.00, while the 200-day moving average is $44.43. The company maintains a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.508, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 192.045.

Recent Earnings

Verizon reported revenue of $139.15 billion, reflecting a 2.9% growth. The net margin stands at 12.46%, with a return on equity of 17.2%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) is $4.10. Verizon is scheduled to announce its next earnings on July 24, 2026.

Dividend

Verizon pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share, offering a yield of 6.06%. The dividend payout ratio is 67.44%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 12, 2026, Freedom Broker initiated coverage on Verizon with a hold rating and a $53.00 price target. JP Morgan maintained a hold rating with a $52.00 target on April 30, 2026. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo also maintained hold ratings with targets of $50.00 and $46.00, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a buy, with an average target price of $51.90 based on 23 opinions.

About Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications Inc., based in New York, provides a wide range of communications, technology, and information services. The company operates through its Consumer and Business segments, offering wireless and wireline services in the U.S. and internationally. Verizon is led by CEO Daniel H. Schulman and employs approximately 99,600 people.

Bottom Line

Kyle Malady's recent insider purchase adds to the activity by Verizon executives, reflecting their engagement with the company's stock. Verizon's solid market presence, consistent earnings, and robust dividend make it a closely watched company. Investors should note that insider trading reports are backward-looking and may not indicate future performance.