Verizon (VZ) dividend: yield & history
Verizon · Communication Services · ref. ETF XLC · price $49.43
In short — Verizon pays $2.77/yr per share, a 6.59% yield. Dividend raised for 21 years (~+2%/yr over 5y). Paying since 1984.
How much does Verizon pay in dividends? Here's its yield, year-by-year history and growth.
📈 1-year price
$49.43+12.5% over range
Aug 28, 25low $38.4 · high $51.38Aug 27, 26
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30% recommend buying · 10 analysts
6.59 %
Yield
$2.77
Annual dividend
21 yrs
Consecutive raises
+2%
Growth /yr (5y)
Verizon dividend history
| Year | Dividend paid | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.72 | +2% |
| 2024 | $2.67 | +2% |
| 2023 | $2.62 | +2% |
| 2022 | $2.57 | +2% |
| 2021 | $2.52 | +2% |
| 2020 | $2.47 | +2% |
| 2019 | $2.42 | +2% |
| 2018 | $2.37 | +2% |
| 2017 | $2.32 | +2% |
| 2016 | $2.27 | +3% |
⚠️ Past dividends, not a guarantee of future payments nor advice. Annual totals per share, in $. Yahoo Finance data.
Frequently asked questions
Does Verizon (VZ) pay a dividend?
Yes. Verizon currently pays about $2.77 per share per year, a 6.59% yield at the current price.
Is VZ's dividend growing?
Verizon's annual dividend has grown for 21 straight years, at roughly +2%/yr over 5 years.
What is Verizon's dividend yield?
Verizon yields about 6.59% per year (annual dividend ÷ price). A very high yield can also signal a falling price — check consistency.
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