STOCKTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE)Updated 2026-08-23
Here’s whether Verizon Communications (VZ) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Neutral.
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Neutral
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+0.71% over 10 days). Concerns: declining volume on rally — weak conviction (0.65x 30d avg). Currently 4.3% off its 52-week high. Score: +3/7.
VZ is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($45.66) and 200-day ($45.23) moving averages. An RSI of 68.4 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +9.8% compares to +20.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 10.7%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,982 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 10.7%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($45.23)
✓Above 50-day MA ($45.66)
✓RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 68.4
✓Positive return (+9.8%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−4.3%)
Period Range $49.45
$10.60$51.68
RSI (14) 68.4
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$49.45
Period Return+9.8%
Period High$51.68
Period Low$10.60
Drawdown−4.3%
MA-50$45.66
MA-200$45.23
RSI (14)68.4
Avg Volume (30d)22.9M
vs. SPYtrailed by 10.7%
Return Rank#491 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($45.23)