VZ Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Verizon Communications (VZ). Pre-filled with VZ’s current yield of about 6.62% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
VZ dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Verizon Communications (VZ) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
VZ dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with VZ’s current yield of about 6.62%. See the income an amount of Verizon Communications would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
VZ dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. Each year holds the January, April, July and October payments. Verizon’s own page groups dividends by the date they were declared, so its yearly totals are one payment off.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Oct 9, 2026 | $2.8125 | — | 4 |
| 2025 | $2.7225 | +1.9% | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.6725 | +1.9% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.6225 | +1.9% | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.5725 | +2.0% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.5225 | +2.0% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.4725 | +2.1% | 4 |
| 2019 | $2.4225 | +2.1% | 4 |
| 2018 | $2.3725 | +2.2% | 4 |
| 2017 | $2.3225 | +2.2% | 4 |
| 2016 | $2.2725 | +2.6% | 4 |
| 2015 | $2.215 | — | 4 |
Did Verizon increase the dividend?
Yes, in January 2026. On January 30, 2026, Verizon’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 a share, up from $0.69. Verizon’s filing calls it a 2.5% raise, or $0.07 a year. It is part of a plan to return about $55 billion to shareholders through 2028. The plan also includes a $25 billion share buyback.
That raise came earlier than usual. From 2022 to 2025, Verizon raised its dividend with its September declaration. In September 2026, it declared $0.7075 again, so the January raise stands as this year’s increase. Verizon called its September 2025 raise its 19th yearly raise in a row.
VZ dividend history
The yearly payout went from $2.215 per share in 2015 to $2.7225 in 2025. That is about 2.1% more each year. The steps were small and regular. Most years the quarterly dividend rose 1.25 cents, so the yearly total rose about 5 cents. 2025 was 1.9% above 2024.
The January 2026 step was bigger, 1.75 cents a quarter. All four 2026 payments have now gone ex-dividend, for a total of $2.8125 per share.
Verizon ex-dividend and payment dates
Verizon pays in February, May, August and November. Each ex-dividend date is also the record date. In 2026 they were January 12, April 10, July 10 and October 9. The cash is paid about three weeks later: on February 2, May 1, August 3 and November 2. Each of those dividends was declared between 30 and 70 days before its ex-date.
The next one is usually announced in early December. It then goes ex-dividend around January 10.
Verizon dividend yield
Verizon’s trailing yield on Oct 13, 2026 was about 6.62%. It paid $2.8125 a share over the past year, and the stock sold for about $42.48. At the current $2.83 annual rate, the yield at that price is about 6.66%.
What 100 shares of Verizon pay
At $0.7075 a quarter, 100 VZ shares pay $70.75 each quarter, or $283 a year. For $1,000 a month, $12,000 a year, you would need 4,241 shares.
$1,000 a month from VZ, in dollars
At a price near $42.48, those 4,241 shares cost about $180,178. The income arrives every three months, so plan for about $3,000 each quarter rather than $1,000 each month.
Two records, dividendhistory.org and digrin.com, agree on every payment since 2014. Each 2022–2026 payment also matches Verizon’s own history page. Last checked Oct 13, 2026. Sources: Verizon — dividend history; SEC — Verizon 8-K, January 30, 2026; Verizon — 19th consecutive year of dividend growth (Sep 5, 2025); dividendhistory.org — VZ payouts; digrin.com — VZ dividends. Not financial advice.
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VZ dividend snapshot
Raised over recent paymentsAs of Oct 13, 2026, VZ yields about 6.62%, having distributed $2.8125 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $0.7075 per share, which went ex-dividend on Oct 9, 2026 and paid on Nov 2, 2026.
Over the payments shown, VZ has raised its quarterly dividend from $0.6775 to $0.7075 per share — an increase of about 4%.
Based on VZ’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About VZ
Verizon is a US telecom carrier with a high dividend yield and a multi-year streak of modest annual increases. It is held primarily for current income rather than growth.
VZ is a high-yield stock from Verizon that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for VZ: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the VZ calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with VZ’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a high-yield stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
VZ dividend FAQ
- How often does Verizon pay dividends?
- Four times a year, at the start of February, May, August and November.
- How much is Verizon’s dividend per share?
- Verizon pays $0.7075 per share each quarter, or $2.83 a year, since the raise declared on January 30, 2026. In 2025 it paid $2.7225 per share.
- When is Verizon’s next ex-dividend date?
- The last one was Oct 9, 2026. Verizon usually goes ex-dividend around the 10th of January, April, July and October.
- Did Verizon raise its dividend in 2026?
- Yes. It raised the quarterly dividend from $0.69 to $0.7075 on January 30, 2026, an increase of 2.5%. The September 2026 declaration kept it at $0.7075.
- How many years has Verizon raised its dividend?
- Verizon called its September 2025 raise its 19th consecutive annual increase, and it raised again in January 2026.
- How does this VZ dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with VZ's current yield (about 6.62% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for VZ?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, VZ's dividend yield was about 6.62% ($2.8125 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does VZ pay dividends, and when?
- Verizon Communications pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $0.7075 per share, ex-dividend Oct 9, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the VZ projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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