Discontinued — last reported Q2 '26

Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Verizon Communications Long-Term Debt increased by 3.4% to $144.23B in Q2 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.4%, from $123.93B to $144.23B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 2.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.

Detailed definition

This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
Value$144.89B$143.35B$143.43B$139.96B$136.18B$132.91B$140.68B$140.77B$137.87B$134.44B$137.70B$136.10B$126.02B$128.88B$121.38B$121.02B$123.93B$126.63B$139.53B$144.23B
QoQ Change-1.1%+0.1%-2.4%-2.7%-2.4%+5.8%+0.1%-2.1%-2.5%+2.4%-1.2%-7.4%+2.3%-5.8%-0.3%+2.4%+2.2%+10.2%+3.4%
YoY Change-6.0%-7.3%-1.9%+0.6%+1.2%+1.2%-2.1%-3.3%-8.6%-4.1%-11.9%-11.1%-1.7%-1.7%+15.0%+16.4%
Range$121.02B$144.89B
CAGR-0.1%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth-2.0%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's long-term debt?
Verizon Communications (VZ) reported long-term debt of $144.23B in Q2 2026.
How has Verizon Communications's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
Verizon Communications's long-term debt increased by 16.4% year-over-year, from $123.93B to $144.23B.
What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's long-term debt?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's long-term debt has grown at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $123.17B to $139.53B.
What does long-term debt mean?
The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.