Verizon Communications VZ Return on equity

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FAQ

What is Verizon Communications's return on equity?

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported return on equity of 15.4% in Q2 2026.

How has Verizon Communications's return on equity changed year-over-year?

Verizon Communications's return on equity decreased by 14.4% year-over-year, from 18% to 15.4%.

What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's return on equity?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's return on equity has grown at a -11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 26.9% to 16.6%.

What does return on equity mean?

Trailing-twelve-month net income divided by average shareholders' equity (average of the start and end of the trailing-twelve-month window). Measures the profit generated on each dollar of shareholder capital.