Verizon Communications (VZ) CFO Skiadas Buys $1.7K of Stock

Verizon CFO Anthony Skiadas Adds to Stake

Anthony Skiadas, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), picked up 133 shares of the telecom provider on June 17, 2026. The transaction took place at a price of $13.08 per share, bringing the total value of the purchase to $1,739.64. This filing provides a look at internal transactions recorded during that mid-June period.

Broad Leadership Buying Across the Firm

Skiadas wasn't alone in acquiring shares on June 17, 2026, as several other top executives also added to their personal holdings. CEO Daniel Schulman picked up 203 shares valued at $2,655.24. Other leaders buying stock that day included Joseph Russo, EVP and president of global networks and technology, who bought 84 shares for $1,098.72, and Villanueva Rodriguez Alfonso, who acquired 80 shares worth $1,046.40. Vandana Venkatesh, EVP and chief legal officer, bought 98 shares totaling $1,281.84. Kyle Malady, EVP and group CEO of the business segment, matched Skiadas by buying 133 shares for $1,739.64, while SVP and controller Mary-Lee Stillwell picked up 45 shares for $588.60.

Stock Valuation and Market Position

Shares of Verizon change hands while sitting comfortably between their 52-week low of $38.39 and high of $51.68. The company has a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.56 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 8.42. The telecom provider carries a dividend yield of 6.37% with a payout ratio of 72.79%.

Recent Analyst Commentary and Ratings

Financial firms continue to update their outlooks on the telecommunications company. Scotiabank maintained a sector outperform rating on October 9, 2026, while adjusting its price target to $50.00 after prior adjustments earlier in the autumn. TD Cowen previously kept a buy rating in July with a $56.00 price target. Overall, the stock holds a consensus buy rating among 22 analysts, with a target mean price of $51.24.

Inside Verizon Operations

Verizon Communications provides wireless and wireline communication services, broadband, and technology products to consumers, businesses, and government entities across the United States. Operating through its consumer and business units, the enterprise manages extensive wireless networks alongside fiber-optic infrastructure like Fios. Leadership transactions often draw attention as the company navigates competitive telecommunications markets.

What Lies Ahead for Shareholders

Investors can look toward the company's next scheduled earnings report on October 26, 2026, for updated financial results. Market participants will continue tracking further regulatory filings and executive disclosures to gauge internal sentiment around the telecom giant's ongoing operational strategy.