Verizon Communications VZ Return on invested capital

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-2.3%-5.2pp

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-1.3%-0.3pp

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16.6%-4.6pp

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6.6%+0.2pp

TDS

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1.1%+0.6pp

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8.8%-0.7pp

FAQ

What is Verizon Communications's return on invested capital?

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported return on invested capital of 12.1% in Q2 2026.

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

Verizon Communications's return on invested capital increased by 41.8% year-over-year, from 8.5% to 12.1%.

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

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's return on invested capital has grown at a -4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 11.8% to 9.2%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.