How often does VZ pay dividends?

VZ currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Apr 10, 2026 at $0.7075 per share.

When is VZ's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, VZ's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 13, 2026, with payment around Aug 12, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is VZ's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, VZ paid $2.77 per share in distributions, a yield of about 6.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is VZ's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in VZ on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $10,325 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+3.3%). Share price alone moved -24.4% over the same period.

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VZ Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

Verizon Communications Inc.

$42.56

6.5% trailing yield

52-wk range $38.40 – $51.38

Price -2.4% over 12 months

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Next VZ Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 13, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 12, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.6900

Estimated from VZ's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Apr 10, 2026 at $0.7075/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

VZ Dividend History

110 distributions since Jan 6, 2000 · trailing 12-month total $2.77/share (6.5% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Apr 10, 2026	May 10, 2026	$0.7075
Jan 12, 2026	Feb 12, 2026	$0.6900
Oct 10, 2025	Nov 10, 2025	$0.6900
Jul 10, 2025	Aug 10, 2025	$0.6775
Apr 10, 2025	May 10, 2025	$0.6775
Jan 10, 2025	Feb 10, 2025	$0.6775
Oct 10, 2024	Nov 10, 2024	$0.6775
Jul 10, 2024	Aug 10, 2024	$0.6650
Apr 9, 2024	May 9, 2024	$0.6650
Jan 9, 2024	Feb 9, 2024	$0.6650
Oct 6, 2023	Nov 6, 2023	$0.6650
Jul 7, 2023	Aug 7, 2023	$0.6525

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$1.40/share

2025 (4 payments)

$2.72/share

2024 (4 payments)

$2.67/share

2023 (4 payments)

$2.62/share

2022 (4 payments)

$2.57/share

2021 (4 payments)

$2.52/share

2020 (4 payments)

$2.47/share

2019 (4 payments)

$2.42/share

2018 (4 payments)

$2.37/share

2017 (4 payments)

$2.32/share

2016 (4 payments)

$2.27/share

2015 (4 payments)

$2.22/share

2014 (4 payments)

$2.14/share

2013 (4 payments)

$2.08/share

2012 (4 payments)

$2.02/share

2011 (4 payments)

$1.96/share

2010 (5 payments)

$3.76/share

2009 (4 payments)

$1.86/share

2008 (5 payments)

$1.92/share

2007 (4 payments)

$1.65/share

2006 (5 payments)

$2.92/share

2005 (4 payments)

$1.60/share

2004 (4 payments)

$1.54/share

2003 (4 payments)

$1.54/share

2002 (4 payments)

$1.54/share

2001 (4 payments)

$1.54/share

2000 (5 payments)

$1.54/share

If You Invested $10,000 in VZ

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$10,325

+3.3%

End value, dividends as cash

$9,916

-0.8% · $2,355 cash collected

Share price alone

-24.4%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+0.6%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

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Investment Parametersfor VZ

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%6.5%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%2.7%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-0.6%50%

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VZ Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in VZ

Total Value

$362,432

Total Dividends

$247,559

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$15,127

Final Dividend Yield11.1%

Annual Income$40,164

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Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

VZ Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$92,354

Shares needed

2,170

at $42.56

Effective yield used

6.5%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

VZ Dividend FAQ

How often does VZ pay dividends?: VZ currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Apr 10, 2026 at $0.7075 per share.
When is VZ's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, VZ's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 13, 2026, with payment around Aug 12, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is VZ's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, VZ paid $2.77 per share in distributions, a yield of about 6.5% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is VZ's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in VZ on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $10,325 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+3.3%). Share price alone moved -24.4% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.