Verizon Communications Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

42 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984
Dividends per share (FY)$2.73$2.69$2.62$2.57$2.53$2.46$2.41$2.37$2.33$2.26$2.21$2.14$2.09$2.02$1.97$1.90$1.85$1.75$1.66$1.64$1.62$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.56$1.60$1.56$2.32$3.05$2.86$2.79$2.74$2.66$2.58$2.48$3.46$3.30$4.08$3.84$4.50$5.25$6.36
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A6.67%6.94%6.53%4.85%4.21%3.94%4.21%4.38%4.25%4.52%4.20%4.21%4.24%4.89%5.34%5.99%5.53%3.96%4.57%5.77%4.13%4.76%4.31%3.52%3.53%2.72%5.42%3.60%7.91%7.88%5.95%4.88%5.31%5.64%4.76%4.23%5.60%5.77%5.21%4.83%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A64.26%94.93%50.83%47.34%57.48%51.99%62.93%31.47%70.56%47.75%81.07%51.63%597.71%231.07%212.32%144.37%77.69%86.45%76.15%59.85%54.42%137.76%102.97%1071.47%37.48%100.59%141.18%95.34%126.72%113.94%-158.33%82.41%79.79%73.31%69.47%79.70%54.93%55.34%55.06%43.24%N/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-03October 10, 252025-10-10$0.69
2025-08-01July 10, 252025-07-10$0.68
2025-05-01April 10, 252025-04-10$0.68
2025-02-03January 10, 252025-01-10$0.68
2024-11-01October 10, 242024-10-10$0.68
2024-08-01July 10, 242024-07-10$0.67
2024-05-01April 09, 242024-04-10$0.67
2024-02-01January 09, 242024-01-10$0.67
2023-11-01October 06, 232023-10-10$0.67
2023-08-01July 07, 232023-07-10$0.65
2023-05-01April 06, 232023-04-10$0.65
2023-02-01January 09, 232023-01-10$0.65
2022-11-01October 06, 222022-10-07$0.65
2022-08-01July 07, 222022-07-08$0.64
2022-05-02April 07, 222022-04-08$0.64
2022-02-01January 07, 222022-01-10$0.64
2021-11-01October 07, 212021-10-08$0.64
2021-08-02July 08, 212021-07-09$0.63
2021-05-03April 08, 212021-04-09$0.63
2021-02-01January 07, 212021-01-08$0.63
2020-11-02October 08, 202020-10-09$0.63
2020-08-03July 09, 202020-07-10$0.61
2020-05-01April 09, 202020-04-13$0.61
2020-02-03January 09, 202020-01-10$0.61
2019-11-01October 09, 192019-10-10$0.61
2019-08-01July 09, 192019-07-10$0.60
2019-05-01April 09, 192019-04-10$0.60
2019-02-01January 09, 192019-01-10$0.60
2018-11-01October 09, 182018-10-10$0.60
2018-08-01July 09, 182018-07-10$0.59
2018-05-01April 09, 182018-04-10$0.59
2018-02-01January 09, 182018-01-10$0.59
2017-11-01October 06, 172017-10-10$0.59
2017-08-01July 06, 172017-07-10$0.58
2017-05-01April 06, 172017-04-10$0.58
2017-02-01January 06, 172017-01-10$0.58
2016-11-01October 05, 162016-10-07$0.58
2016-08-01July 06, 162016-07-08$0.56
2016-05-02April 06, 162016-04-08$0.56
2016-02-01January 06, 162016-01-08$0.56
2015-11-02October 07, 152015-10-09$0.56
2015-08-03July 08, 152015-07-10$0.55
2015-05-01April 08, 152015-04-10$0.55
2015-02-02January 07, 152015-01-09$0.55
2014-11-03October 08, 142014-10-10$0.55
2014-08-01July 08, 142014-07-10$0.53
2014-05-01April 08, 142014-04-10$0.53
2014-02-03January 08, 142014-01-10$0.53
2013-11-01October 08, 132013-10-10$0.53
2013-08-01July 08, 132013-07-10$0.52
2013-05-01April 08, 132013-04-10$0.52
2013-02-01January 08, 132013-01-10$0.52
2012-11-01October 05, 122012-10-10$0.52
2012-08-01July 06, 122012-07-10$0.50
2012-05-01April 05, 122012-04-10$0.50
2012-02-01January 06, 122012-01-10$0.50
2011-11-01October 05, 112011-10-07$0.50
2011-08-01July 06, 112011-07-08$0.49
2011-05-02April 06, 112011-04-08$0.49
2011-02-01January 06, 112011-01-10$0.49
2010-11-01October 06, 102010-10-08$0.49
2010-08-02July 07, 102010-07-09$0.47
2010-05-03April 07, 102010-04-09$0.47
2010-02-01January 06, 102010-01-08$0.47
2009-11-02October 07, 092009-10-09$0.47
2009-08-03July 08, 092009-07-10$0.46
2009-05-01April 07, 092009-04-09$0.46
2009-02-02January 07, 092009-01-09$0.46
2008-11-03October 08, 082008-10-10$0.46
2008-08-01July 08, 082008-07-10$0.43
2008-05-01April 08, 082008-04-10$0.43
2008-02-01January 08, 082008-01-10$0.43
2007-11-01October 05, 072007-10-10$0.43
2007-08-01July 06, 072007-07-10$0.41
2007-05-01April 05, 072007-04-10$0.41
2007-02-01January 08, 072007-01-10$0.41
2006-11-01October 05, 062006-10-10$0.41
2006-08-01July 06, 062006-07-10$0.41
2006-05-01April 06, 062006-04-10$0.41
2006-02-01January 06, 062006-01-10$0.41
2005-11-01October 05, 052005-10-07$0.41
2005-08-01July 06, 052005-07-08$0.41
2005-05-02April 06, 052005-04-08$0.41
2005-02-01January 06, 052005-01-10$0.39
2004-11-01October 06, 042004-10-08$0.39
2004-08-02July 07, 042004-07-09$0.39
2004-05-03April 06, 042004-04-09$0.39
2004-02-02January 07, 042004-01-09$0.39
2003-11-03October 08, 032003-10-10$0.39
2003-08-01July 08, 032003-07-10$0.39
2003-05-01April 08, 032003-04-10$0.39
2003-02-03January 08, 032003-01-10$0.39
2002-11-01October 08, 022002-10-10$0.39
2002-08-01July 08, 022002-07-10$0.39
2002-05-01April 08, 022002-04-10$0.39
2002-02-01January 08, 022002-01-10$0.39
2001-11-01October 05, 012001-10-10$0.39
2001-08-01July 06, 012001-07-10$0.39
2001-05-01April 06, 012001-04-10$0.39
2001-02-01January 08, 012001-01-10$0.39

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verizon Communications Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Verizon Communications Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Verizon Communications Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Verizon Communications Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Verizon Communications Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Verizon Communications Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Verizon Communications Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Verizon Communications Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Verizon Communications Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Verizon Communications Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.