VZNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

2.9%

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

22th percentile

2.9%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Current Revenue Growth (YoY) of 2.9% means Verizon’s sales increased by that percentage compared to the same quarter last year, a basic measure of business expansion.

This figure sits well below the sector median of 7.9%, placing the company in the 22nd percentile among its peers—indicating growth lags behind most competitors. The trend direction for the last eight quarters is not available (N/A), and both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are also N/A, so no historical pattern can be assessed. The combination of a low growth level with no trend data introduces uncertainty: investors lack evidence of either acceleration or deceleration, making the risk profile neutral rather than obvious. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median performance justifies a cautious stance without contradicting the assigned rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about VZ?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are VZ's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.