What is Verizon Communications's capitalized contract cost, net?

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported capitalized contract cost, net of $6.24B in Q1 2026.

What does capitalized contract cost, net mean?

Costs related to acquiring or fulfilling contracts that are spread out over time rather than expensed immediately.

Capitalized Contract Cost, Net

Verizon Communications Capitalized Contract Cost, Net increased by 1.3% to $6.24B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryGrowth

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ2 2018

Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests high investment in customer acquisition, while a decrease may indicate lower sales activity or changes in amortization schedules.

Detailed definition

This represents the costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract that are capitalized and amortized over the expected...

Peer comparison

Common in SaaS and service-based companies with high customer acquisition costs.

Metric ID: other_capitalized_contract_cost_net

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$6.16B	$6.24B
QoQ Change	—	+1.3%

Range$6.16B – $6.24B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's capitalized contract cost, net?: Verizon Communications (VZ) reported capitalized contract cost, net of $6.24B in Q1 2026.
What does capitalized contract cost, net mean?: Costs related to acquiring or fulfilling contracts that are spread out over time rather than expensed immediately.