Verizon Communications Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 70.3%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 8.86 | 368,027,599 | -0.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.26 | 260,184,535 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.17 | 214,853,728 | -3.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2.72 | 112,936,510 | -3.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.56 | 106,208,367 | +3.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 1.85 | 76,841,569 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 1.78 | 74,068,170 | +14.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.88 | 119,661,136 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.64 | 109,599,829 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
| Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF™ | 2.14 | 88,873,494 | +0.3 | 08/29/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | 105,466 | 5,072,915 $ | Sep 15, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Sell | 1,100 | 51.19 | 56,309 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Sell | 1,100 | 49.98 | 54,978 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Sell | 1,100 | 50.50 | 55,550 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Sell | 1,100 | 50.06 | 55,066 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Malady Kyle | EVP and Group CEO-VZ Business | Sell | 1,100 | 48.68 | 53,548 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 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.