Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Verizon Communications shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Verizon Communications stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 287.4 million shares (6.92% of the company), worth about $14.37 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 32.6%.
In Q2 2026, 3,295 institutional holdings reports listed 3.14 billion shares worth $129.00 billion, up 12.9% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 47 transactions in the last two years: 21 sales worth $20.74 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 22, 2026 (Malady Kyle, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 22, 2026.
Verizon Communications Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Verizon Communications shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 287.4 million | 6.92% | $14.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 259.0 million | 6.23% | $13.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 209.7 million | 5.05% | $10.5B |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 127.8 million | 3.08% | $6.4B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 106.8 million | 2.57% | $5.3B |
| Ishares (DE) InvAG mit Teilgesellschaftsvermogen | 102.2 million | 2.46% | $5.1B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 77.4 million | 1.86% | $3.9B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 70.3 million | 1.69% | $3.5B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 60.9 million | 1.47% | $3.0B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 54.3 million | 1.31% | $2.7B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Verizon Communications institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 3,295 | 3.14 billion | $129.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 3,413 | 2.78 billion | $140.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 3,231 | 2.83 billion | $115.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 3,189 | 2.81 billion | $123.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 3,185 | 2.83 billion | $122.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 3,199 | 2.78 billion | $126.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 3,199 | 2.72 billion | $109.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 3,055 | 2.72 billion | $123.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Verizon Communications insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malady Kyle | Sep 22, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 47.65 per share. | $52,415 |
| Malady Kyle | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 51.19 per share. | $56,309 |
| Malady Kyle | Sep 8, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 49.98 per share. | $54,978 |
| Malady Kyle | Sep 1, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 50.50 per share. | $55,550 |
| Malady Kyle | Aug 25, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 50.06 per share. | $55,066 |
| Malady Kyle | Aug 18, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 48.68 per share. | $53,548 |
| Hammock Samantha | May 29, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 47.83 per share. | $3.5M |
| Stillwell Mary-Lee | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 50.00 per share. | $428,450 |
| Skiadas Anthony T | Feb 27, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Vestberg Hans Erik | Feb 27, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Stillwell Mary-Lee | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Malady Kyle | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
Newest 12 of 47 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Verizon Communications stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 6.92% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.23%) and State Street Corporation (5.05%).
How many institutions own Verizon Communications stock?
3,295 institutional holdings reports listed Verizon Communications shares in Q2 2026, 3.14 billion shares in all worth $129.00 billion.
Are Verizon Communications insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 21 sales and no purchases (47 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 22, 2026.
