Verizon (VZ) Minimally Impacted by Tariffs, CEO Confirms

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Key Highlights:

  • Verizon remains largely unaffected by current tariff concerns, sustaining robust U.S.-focused investments.
  • Analysts forecast a 13.42% potential upside with an average target price of $47.53 for Verizon stock.
  • Current GuruFocus estimates suggest a minor downside potential, with a projected GF Value of $40.95.

Verizon's (VZ, Financial) strategic positioning minimizes the impact of tariffs, as highlighted by CEO Hans Vestberg. With capital expenditures set at $18 billion, the company maintains a strong focus on fiber and labor investments within the U.S., ensuring only a minimal portion is susceptible to tariffs.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, Financial) is poised for growth, according to 22 analysts who predict an average price target of $47.53. The high estimate reaches $55.00, while the low is set at $40.00. With the current stock price at $41.91, the average target suggests a promising 13.42% increase. For more details on these projections, visit the Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Forecast page.

Consensus from 27 brokerage firms provides Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, Financial) with an average recommendation of 2.5, categorizing it as "Outperform" on a scale where 1 indicates Strong Buy and 5 indicates Sell. This positive outlook underscores analysts' confidence in Verizon’s performance.

According to GuruFocus estimates, the GF Value for Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, Financial) is projected at $40.95 over the next year, indicating a potential downside of 2.29% from the current price of $41.91. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' estimate of the stock's fair trading value, calculated from the historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. For more in-depth data, explore the Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Summary page.

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