Verizon Communications Inc. Dividend History 2007–2025
Verizon Communications Inc. reported $11.48B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 2.1% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +12.2%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends.
| Fiscal year | Dividend History | Per share (approx) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $11.48B | — | +2.1% |
| FY 2024 | $11.25B | — | +2.0% |
| FY 2023 | $11.03B | — | +2.0% |
| FY 2022 | $10.80B | — | +3.4% |
| FY 2021 | $10.45B | — | +2.1% |
| FY 2020 | $10.23B | — | +2.2% |
| FY 2019 | $10.02B | — | +2.5% |
| FY 2018 | $9.77B | — | +3.2% |
| FY 2017 | $9.47B | — | +2.3% |
| FY 2016 | $9.26B | — | +8.5% |
| FY 2015 | $8.54B | — | +9.4% |
| FY 2014 | $7.80B | — | +31.5% |
| FY 2013 | $5.94B | — | +13.5% |
| FY 2012 | $5.23B | — | -5.9% |
| FY 2011 | $5.55B | — | +2.6% |
| FY 2010 | $5.41B | — | +2.7% |
| FY 2009 | $5.27B | — | +5.5% |
| FY 2008 | $4.99B | — | +4.6% |
| FY 2007 | $4.77B | — | — |
Source: Verizon Communications Inc. SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open VZ 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
Verizon Communications Inc. reported $11.48B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 2.1% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +12.2%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Verizon Communications Inc.'s dividends paid?
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) reported dividends paid of $11.48B for fiscal year 2025, per its SEC filings.
How has Verizon Communications Inc.'s dividends paid changed over time?
Between fiscal 2007 and 2025, VZ's dividends paid grew at roughly 5.0% per year (compound annual rate), from $4.77B to $11.48B.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Verizon Communications Inc.'s official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.