Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)
Communication Services
Telecom Services
47.40 $
+1.2%
vs. previous close
Closing price · As of: 3. Aug 2026
Who owns Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.4% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 70.3%.
Ownership Structure
Institutional ownership
Share of the stock held by institutional investors (funds, banks, insurers) according to regulatory filings.
70.3%
Insiders
Share of the stock held by the executives, founders and major shareholders of the company itself.
0.04%
Float
Share of stock freely tradable on the market — not locked up in the hands of founders, insiders, or major shareholders.
99.4%
Short % of float
Shares sold short as a percentage of the freely tradable float — high values signal many bets on falling prices.
2.1%
Shares Outstanding
Total number of shares issued. Price times share count gives market cap.
4,176Mio.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 8.81 | 368,027,599 | -0.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.23 | 260,184,535 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.15 | 214,853,728 | -3.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2.70 | 112,936,510 | -3.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.54 | 106,208,367 | +3.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 1.84 | 76,841,569 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 1.77 | 74,068,170 | +14.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Morn Total Stk Mkt Idx Investor | 2.86 | 119,321,931 | -1.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.60 | 108,448,987 | -1.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF™ | 2.04 | 85,173,441 | +0.1 | 07/29/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: August 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.