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Verizon VZ

US equityMarket cap rank #94Telecom Services5G
$45.69 −$0.43 (-0.93%)
Market closed · Nov 7, 9:50 pm ET · Last extended-hours $45.61 -0.17%
Open$45.13
Prev close$46.12
Day range$45.00 – $46.35
Volume24.16M
Market cap$189.37B
P/E (TTM)11.7
Dividend yield6.16%
Founded1983
CEOMr. Daniel H. Schulman
Employees89,900
HeadquartersNew York, United States of America
Websitewww.verizon.com

About

Verizon is the largest U.S. wireless carrier by revenue, with fiber and enterprise services, and it bought Frontier.

What tends to move the stock

Subscriber losses and gains, promotions and its dividend and debt are the main topics.

Revenue per employee

$855.1K$1.1M$1.3M$1.6MDec '18Dec '21Dec '25

89,900 employees as of 2025/FY (-9.7% YoY). Revenue per employee is total revenue divided by headcount — a rough productivity gauge, not a per-worker pay figure.

Management team

Daniel H. Schulman Director and Chief Executive Officer
Age 68 · Total comp. $34,311,016.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

Mr. Daniel H. Schulman, Verizon Communications Inc. - Chief Executive Officer (October 2025-present); PayPal Holdings, Inc., a leading online payments company - President and Chief Executive Officer (2015-2023); President and CEO-Designee (2014-2015); Group President of the Enterprise Group at American Express Company (2010-2014); President of the Prepaid Group at Sprint Nextel Corporation (2009-2010); Founding CEO of Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. (2001-2009); President and CEO of Priceline Group, Inc.; Various executive positions, including President of the Consumer Markets Division, at AT&T, Inc.; Other public company boards: Lazard, Inc. (since 2024); Cisco Systems, Inc. (since 2023); PayPal Holdings, Inc. (2015-2023).

Anthony T. Skiadas Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Age 57 · Total comp. $16,008,226.00 · As of 16 Feb 2026

On March 2, 2023, the Verizon Board of Directors appointed Anthony T. Skiadas, Verizon's Senior Vice President and Controller, to succeed as Verizon's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2023. Effective June 10, 2013, Anthony T. Skiadas, became Senior Vice President and Controller of Verizon Communications Inc.

Kyle Malady Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Business
Age 58 · Total comp. $12,762,860.00 · As of 16 Feb 2026

Kyle Malady, Executive Vice President and President, Global Networks and Technology since 2022, prior position Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Kyle Malady is the EVP & President of Global Networks and Technology at Verizon leading more than 45,000 dedicated employees. His organization leads Verizon's efforts in building the 5G network, the platform for 21st century innovation. He is responsible for the nation's leading wireless network, the nation's largest residential fiber broadband service in FiOS, and a vast IP network serving global customers in over 145 countries, making up the Intelligent Edge Network. He is also responsible for VZ's product development including the development of Mobile Edge Compute. Additionally, he oversees the VZ Information Technology systems, including the digital transformation of customer and employee systems. Malady began his career in the late 80's as a cell site technician for NYNEX Mobile Communications, which became Bell Atlantic Mobile and turned into Verizon Wireless through mergers. During his tenure he has held a variety of positions in operations, planning, technology, engineering and finance. Most recently, Kyle was head of the Core Engineering and Operations organization within GN&T. There he was responsible for the planning, design and operation of Verizon's global voice, data and IP networks as well as the engineering and operation of the Intelligent Edge Network. Kyle has also served as Verizon's vice president of New Product Development, with responsibility for developing core technologies that enabled new products and services. Under his leadership, Verizon launched platforms such as VCast Music and Video, VZ Navigator, Push to Talk, VZ MobileWeb, the Verizon App Store and other platforms that served as the springboards for the next generation of wireless data services. He was instrumental in developing and commercializing 4G LTE. Malady is on the board of directors for both Dexcom and CTIA, the trade association representing the wireless communications industry. Previously he sat on the FCC Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council. He is involved with Heartcare International- which funds free cardiac surgeries for children in developing countries. Kyle earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and a MBA in Finance from New York University. Kyle is also an avid hockey player and fan. On March 2, 2023, the Verizon Board of Directors appointed Kyle Malady, Verizon's Executive Vice President and President - Global Networks & Technology, as Verizon's Executive Vice President and Group CEO - Verizon Business, effective immediately. On that day, Mr. Malady ceased to serve as Verizon's Executive Vice President and President - Global Networks & Technology.

Vandana Venkatesh Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Age 54 · Total comp. $7,430,590.00 · As of 16 Feb 2026
Mark T. Bertolini Chairman of the Board
Age 69 · Total comp. $398,750.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

In October 2025, the Board elected Mark Bertolini as the independent Chair of the Board. Mr. Mark T. Bertolini, Chief Executive Officer of Oscar Health, Inc., a health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform (2023-present); Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, LP, a global investment management firm (2022-2023); Aetna Inc., a multi-national, Fortune 100 diversified healthcare benefits company - Chairman (2011-2018); Chief Executive Officer (2010-2018); President (2007-2010); Other executive positions (2003-2007); Executive positions at Cigna, NYLCare Health Plans and SelectCare, Inc. (1985-2003); Other public company boards: Oscar Health, Inc. (since 2023); CVS Health Corporation (2018-2020).

Roxanne S. Austin Independent Director
Age 65 · Total comp. $370,000.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026
Shellye L. Archambeau Independent Director
Age 63 · Total comp. $355,225.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026
Laxman Narasimhan Independent Director
Age 58 · Total comp. $342,593.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

Mr. Narasimhan, Starbucks Corporation, the premier roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee in the world - Chief Executive Officer (2023-2024); Chief Executive Officer-elect (2022-2023); Chief Executive Officer of Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, a global consumer-goods company (2019-2022); PepsiCo, Inc., a leading global food and beverage company - Global Chief Commercial Officer (2019); Chief Executive Officer, Latin America, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (2017-2019); Other executive positions (2012-2017); McKinsey & Company (1993-2012); Other public company boards: Starbucks Corporation (2023-2024); Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc (2019-2022).

Vittorio Amedeo Colao Independent Director
Age 64 · Total comp. $336,667.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

Mr. Vittorio Amedeo Colao, Italian Minister for Innovation, Digital Transition and Space (2021-2022); Vodafone Group Plc, a global mobile communications company - Chief Executive (2008-2018); Director (2006-2018); Other executive positions, including Regional Chief Executive Officer for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa (1999-2004); Member, Verizon Wireless Board of Representatives (2008-2013); Senior Advisor, Vice Chairman EMEA and Board member, General Atlantic (2019-2021; 2023-present); Other public company boards: Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. (2015-2021); Mr. Colao previously served on our Board from 2019 to 2021.

Carol B. Tome Independent Director
Age 69 · Total comp. $335,334.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

Ms. Tome, Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service, Inc., the world's largest package delivery company and a premier provider of global supply chain management solutions (2020-present). The Home Depot, Inc., one of the world's largest home improvement retailers- Executive Vice President - Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (2007-2019); Chief Financial Officer (2001-2007) and Other executive positions (1995-2001). Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (2008-2013). Other public company boards: United Parcel Service, Inc. (since 2003); Cisco Systems, Inc. (2019-2020); Certain Fidelity Mutual Funds (2017) and Ms. Tome previously served on our Board in 2020.

Caroline A. Litchfield Independent Director
Age 57 · Total comp. $335,000.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

Ms. Caroline A. Litchfield, Merck & Co., Inc., a global health care company - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2021-present); Senior Vice President and Treasurer (2019-2021); Senior Vice President Finance - Global Human Health (2014-2018); Other executive positions (1990-2014).

Jennifer Kay Mann Independent Director
Age 54 · Total comp. $139,584.00 · As of 5 Apr 2026

On August 25, 2025, the Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) elected Jennifer K. Mann, The Coca-Cola Company, a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories - Executive Vice President and President, North America Operating Unit (2023-present); Senior Vice President and President, Global Ventures (2019-2023); Senior Vice President and Global Chief People Officer (2017-2019); Other Executive Positions (2008-2019); Other public company boards: Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (since 2023).

Charles E. Phillips, Jr Director
As of 28 Sep 2026
Joseph J. Russo Executive Vice President and President, Global Networks and Technology
Age 52 · As of 16 Feb 2026

Joe Russo is EVP & President of Global Networks and Technology (GN&T) at Verizon. The GN&T team is responsible for Verizon's technology and product development, and building, maintaining and securing the nation's leading wireless network, the nation's largest residential fiber broadband service in Fios, and a vast IP network serving global customers in over 120 countries. During his 27-year career, Joe led many teams including Core Engineering, Network Operations, Consumer Customer Service, Wholesale & Enterprise Service Delivery, and Northeast Field Operations.

Mary-Lee Stillwell Senior Vice President and Controller
Age 52 · As of 16 Feb 2026

Mary-Lee Stillwell is the Senior Vice President and Controller of the Company. Ms. Stillwell joined Verizon in August 2020 as Vice President - Accounting & External Reporting and began serving in her current role in May 2023. Prior to joining Verizon, Ms. Stillwell spent 17 years in senior leadership roles in the energy industry, including Chief Accounting Officer of Clearway Energy, Inc. from 2018 until 2020, and, prior to that, Vice President and Assistant Controller for NRG Energy, Inc.

Samantha L. Hammock Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Age 47 · As of 16 Feb 2026

Samantha Hammock is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company. Ms. Hammock joined Verizon in December 2020 as Senior Vice President of Global Talent and began serving in her current role in December 2021. Prior to joining Verizon, Ms. Hammock spent 14 years at the American Express Company, a globally integrated payments company and provider of credit and charge cards to consumers and businesses around the world, where she served as Head of Talent and Learning from April 2020 to December 2020, Chief Learning Officer from 2017 to April 2020, and Vice President, Leadership Strategy, from 2016 to April 2020.

Alfonso Villanueva Rodriguez Chief Transformation Officer, Executive Vice President and Interim Group CEO, Verizon Consumer
Age 57 · As of 16 Feb 2026

Alfonso Villanueva Rodriguez is the Executive Vice President and Interim Group CEO - Verizon Consumer and Chief Transformation Officer. Mr. Villanueva Rodriguez joined the Company in November 2025 as Chief Transformation Officer. He began serving in his current role in February 2026. Prior to joining Verizon, Mr. Villanueva Rodriguez led Albar Court Ventures, a company focused on strategic investments in technology, since February 2024. Mr. Villanueva Rodriguez also served as Executive Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development and Ventures of PayPal Holdings, Inc., from 2022 to February 2024, and Senior Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development and Ventures, from 2015 to 2022.

From SEC filings, via Futu. Compensation is total reported pay for the most recent fiscal year on file, not base salary alone.

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