What is Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares)?

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported treasury stock, shares (in shares) of 115.9M in Q1 2026.

How has Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares) changed year-over-year?

Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares) increased by 54.1% year-over-year, from 75.2M to 115.9M.

What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares)?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares) has grown at a -13.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 153.3M to 74.3M.

What does treasury stock, shares (in shares) mean?

The number of shares the company has bought back and is holding itself.

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Treasury stock, shares (in shares)

Verizon Communications Treasury stock, shares (in shares) increased by 56.0% to 115.9M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 54.1%, from 75.2M to 115.9M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Treasury stock, shares (in shares) shows a downward trend with a -13.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2017

Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active share repurchases, which often signals management's confidence in the stock or a desire to return capital to shareholders.

Detailed definition

This is the number of common shares that the company has repurchased from the open market and currently holds in its own...

Peer comparison

Common for mature companies with significant cash flow used for capital returns.

Metric ID: other_treasury_stock_common_shares

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	151.3M	151.3M	93.6M	91.8M	91.7M	91.6M	91.6M	87.4M	87.4M	87.3M	87.2M	82.2M	81.9M	81.8M	81.8M	75.2M	75.1M	75M	74.3M	115.9M
QoQ Change	—	-0.0%	-38.1%	-2.0%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.0%	-4.5%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.2%	-5.7%	-0.3%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-8.0%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-1.0%	+56.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-39.4%	-39.4%	-2.2%	-4.7%	-4.7%	-4.7%	-4.8%	-6.0%	-6.3%	-6.3%	-6.2%	-8.5%	-8.3%	-8.3%	-9.2%	+54.1%

Range74.3M – 151.3M

CAGR-5.5%

Avg YoY Growth-6.6%

Median YoY Growth-6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares)?: Verizon Communications (VZ) reported treasury stock, shares (in shares) of 115.9M in Q1 2026.
How has Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares) changed year-over-year?: Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares) increased by 54.1% year-over-year, from 75.2M to 115.9M.
What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares)?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's treasury stock, shares (in shares) has grown at a -13.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 153.3M to 74.3M.
What does treasury stock, shares (in shares) mean?: The number of shares the company has bought back and is holding itself.