Verizon Shares Jump 16.1% with A Momentum Score, EPS Raised to $4.87
Verizon Communications holds a Zacks #3 (Hold) rank with an A VGM Score and top-tier Momentum Style Score after shares climbed 16.1% over the past four weeks. Seven analysts raised 2026 earnings estimates to $4.87 per share, and the company’s average earnings surprise stands at +2.9%.
1. Zacks Rank and Style Scores
Verizon Communications is rated #3 (Hold) by Zacks, reflecting a neutral earnings estimate trend. It carries an A VGM Score, combining value, growth and momentum, and an A Momentum Style Score, indicating strong recent price and earnings estimate trends.
2. Recent Share Performance
Shares of Verizon have surged 16.1% over the past four weeks, driven by positive revisions to earnings estimates and improving investor sentiment. The strong momentum score highlights favorable one-week and monthly price changes compared with peers.
3. Analyst Estimate Revisions
In the last 60 days, seven analysts have raised their fiscal 2026 EPS forecasts for Verizon, lifting the consensus to $4.87 per share. The company’s average earnings surprise over recent quarters stands at +2.9%, underscoring modest upside to expectations.