Verizon Stock Growth, Explained

Should you buy or avoid this stock?

September 07, 2025

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With a 10.37% rise this year, Verizon Communications $VZ ( ▲ 0.45% ) is having a moment, and some optimistic souls believe there's more room for growth. 

Goldman Sachs, the financial world’s equivalent of a crystal ball, has just initiated coverage of Verizon this week with a Buy rating and a price target of $49.00. They are praising Verizon’s fiber expansion.

But remember that some analysts are predicting Verizon’s business growth might slow down in the coming years. 

Zoom out a bit, and you'll see that Verizon is lagging behind the stock market. Since the pandemic, the stock is down 26%. 

Verizon's revenue has been flatter than a pancake for several years, with 2025 sales nearly unchanged compared to five years ago. Meanwhile, AT&T $T ( ▲ 0.03% ) and T-Mobile $TMUS ( ▲ 0.25% ) are out there stealing market share.

Should you buy Verizon’s stock in 2025 or avoid it at this time? Here’s the answer:

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