VZ FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 9.6% means Verizon generates $9.60 in free cash flow — cash left after operating and capital expenses — for every $100 of its stock price, giving investors a cash-return yardstick.
Sector Performance
86th percentileVZ
9.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
10.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 9.6% means Verizon generates $9.60 in free cash flow — cash left after operating and capital expenses — for every $100 of its stock price, giving investors a cash-return yardstick.
That yield sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing VZ in the 86th percentile among peers, so the cash generation is stronger than most similar companies. The metric is decreasing: down 12.7% year-over-year and 5.0% quarter-over-quarter, with the last five readings moving from 11.0% down to 9.6%. A high yield paired with a downward trend suggests the cash return is still attractive but losing momentum, which could mean rising risk if the decline continues. This combination — high level but negative direction — supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the yield is a positive but the worsening trend offsets some of that appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about VZ?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are VZ's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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9.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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