Verizon Communications Inc. currently offers a 6.96% dividend yield. Below is the historical annual dividend payout.
| Fiscal Year | Dividends Paid | Payout Ratio | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.48B | 66.9% | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $11.25B | 64.3% | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $11.03B | 94.9% | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $10.80B | 50.8% | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $10.45B | 47.3% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $10.23B | 57.5% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $10.02B | 52.0% | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $9.77B | 62.9% | +3.2% |
| 2017 | $9.47B | 31.5% | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $9.26B | 70.6% | +8.5% |
| 2015 | $8.54B | 47.8% | +9.4% |
| 2014 | $7.80B | 81.1% | — |