Verizon EVP Alfonso Buys Company Shares

Villanueva Rodriguez Alfonso, an Executive Vice President at Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), bought 80 shares of the company on June 17, 2026. The shares were purchased at an average price of $13.08, amounting to a total transaction value of $1,046.40. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Verizon Communications Inc.

On the same day, several other executives also bought shares. Anthony Skiadas, EVP and CFO, purchased 133 shares, while Samantha Hammock, EVP & Chief HR Officer, acquired 76 shares. CEO Daniel Schulman bought 203 shares, and Mary-Lee Stillwell, SVP and Controller, added 45 shares to her holdings. Each of these transactions was executed at the same price of $13.08 per share.

Other Institutional Activity in Verizon Communications

BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings in Verizon by 1,029,093 shares, ending with 368,027,599 shares valued at approximately $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 worth about $13.06 billion. State Street Corp trimmed its position by 8,097,671 shares, leaving it with 214,853,728 shares valued at $10.79 billion. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc cut its holdings by 3,634,306 shares, now holding 112,936,510 shares worth around $5.67 billion. In contrast, Geode Capital Management, LLC added 3,575,858 shares, bringing its total to 106,208,367 shares valued at approximately $5.31 billion.

Verizon Communications Inc. Stock Down 9.4%

Shares of Verizon traded at $45.84. The company has a market cap of $191.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.18. Its forward P/E stands at 8.71, and the stock's beta is low at 0.22, indicating less volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $38.39 to a high of $51.68, with a 50-day moving average of $47.00 and a 200-day moving average of $44.43. Verizon's financial health shows a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.51, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 192.05.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 12, 2026, Freedom Broker initiated coverage of Verizon with a 'hold' rating and a price target of $53. JP Morgan maintained its 'hold' rating with a $52 target on April 30, while Morgan Stanley set its target at $50. Citigroup maintained a 'buy' rating with a target of $55 on March 20. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with an average target price of $51.90 based on 23 analyst opinions.

About Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications Inc. is a major player in the telecom industry, providing communication services and products worldwide. The company operates through its Consumer and Business segments, offering wireless and wireline services under the Verizon and TracFone brands. Headquartered in New York, NY, Verizon is led by CEO Daniel H. Schulman and employs around 99,600 people. With a focus on innovation, Verizon delivers a wide range of solutions, including broadband, security, and IoT services.

Bottom Line

Insider buying at Verizon by top executives, including EVP Villanueva Rodriguez Alfonso, suggests a positive outlook from the management. The stock's low volatility and strong market presence make it a closely watched entity. Analyst ratings reflect optimism with a consensus 'buy' recommendation and a target price above current trading levels. As always, remember that insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not indicate future performance.