Verizon Communications (VZ) Net Shares Issued and Repurchased (2011 - 2026)
Verizon Communications' Net Shares Issued and Repurchased came in at -$1 billion for Q2 2026.
Verizon Communications (VZ) Net Shares Issued and Repurchased (2011 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Over the trailing twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, Verizon Communications reported Net Shares Issued and Repurchased of -$3.5 billion; for FY2016, it was $3 million.
- Net Shares Issued and Repurchased carries a five-year compound annual growth rate of -58.4% (FY2011 to FY2016).
- Going back by year, Net Shares Issued and Repurchased was -$5.09 billion in FY2015, $34 million in FY2014, -$68 million in FY2013 and $315 million in FY2012 (+30.7%).
- The Q2 2026 figure represents the highest quarterly Net Shares Issued and Repurchased since Q1 2016.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Shares Issued (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verizon Communications | 190.79 Bn | 157.13 Bn | 27.05 Bn | -500.00 Mn |
| 2 | T-Mobile US | 173.48 Bn | 155.91 Bn | 15.13 Bn | -2.42 Bn |
| 3 | At&T | 147.74 Bn | 89.20 Bn | 26.22 Bn | -2.80 Bn |
| 4 | Grupo Televisa, S.A.B | 147.02 Bn | 147.02 Bn | 960.50 Mn | - |
| 5 | Comcast | 86.74 Bn | 52.53 Bn | - | -10.00 Mn |
| 6 | Chunghwa Telecom | 38.68 Bn | 30.69 Bn | 728.80 Mn | - |
| 7 | Vodafone Group Public | 37.42 Bn | 6.82 Bn | - | - |
| 8 | EchoStar | 27.50 Bn | 8.54 Bn | 647.20 Mn | - |
| 9 | Bce | 20.09 Bn | 18.08 Bn | 2.79 Bn | - |
| 10 | Telefonica Brasil | 18.40 Bn | 12.42 Bn | 1.42 Bn | - |
Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | -500.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -1.00 Bn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -2.50 Bn |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 3.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2015 | -60.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2015 | -74.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2015 | -5.00 Bn |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 34.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 9.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 2.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 18.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2013 | -97.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 37.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 68.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2012 | 141.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 69.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 102.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2011 | 52.00 Mn |
Verizon Communications Net Shares Issued and Repurchased API
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Historical Metrics API. The request below matches the chart above — change the
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import requests
url = "https://data.businessquant.com/historic"
params = {"slug": "net-shares-issued-and-repurchased", "ticker": "VZ", "period": "max", "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
data = requests.get(url, params=params).json()
const res = await fetch("https://data.businessquant.com/historic?slug=net-shares-issued-and-repurchased&ticker=VZ&period=max&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY");
const data = await res.json();