What is Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings?

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported short-term borrowings of $441.00M in Q4 2025.

How has Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings changed year-over-year?

Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings increased by 578.5% year-over-year, from $65.00M to $441.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings has grown at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $320.00M to $441.00M.

What does short-term borrowings mean?

The total amount of debt and financial obligations that the company must pay back within the next twelve months.

Current Liabilities

Short-Term Borrowings

Verizon Communications Short-Term Borrowings increased by 578.5% to $441.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 578.5%, from $65.00M to $441.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Short-Term Borrowings shows an upward trend with a 6.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Liabilities

CategoryLiquidity

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate a greater reliance on short-term financing to manage cash flow or fund operations, potentially increasing liquidity risk if market conditions tighten. A decrease suggests a reduction in immediate debt obligations or a shift toward longer-term financing structures.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total value of debt obligations and financial liabilities that are due for repayment within o...

Peer comparison

Peers in the telecommunications sector typically manage these obligations based on their credit ratings and access to commercial paper markets, with levels often fluctuating based on seasonal capital expenditure cycles and refinancing strategies.

Metric ID: short_term_borrowings

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$0.00	$150.00M	$0.00	$65.00M	$441.00M
QoQ Change	—	—	-100.0%	—	+578.5%
YoY Change	—	—	-100.0%	—	+578.5%

Range$0.00 – $441.00M

Avg YoY Growth+239.2%

Median YoY Growth+239.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings?: Verizon Communications (VZ) reported short-term borrowings of $441.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings changed year-over-year?: Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings increased by 578.5% year-over-year, from $65.00M to $441.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Verizon Communications's short-term borrowings has grown at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $320.00M to $441.00M.
What does short-term borrowings mean?: The total amount of debt and financial obligations that the company must pay back within the next twelve months.