Verizon (VZ): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Verizon, a component of the S&P 500 in the Communication Services. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $43.18 |
| Sector (GICS) | Communication Services |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +15.72% |
| Total return over period | +54.61% |
| Annualized volatility | 23.21% |
| Period volatility | 40.10% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.05 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.52 |
| Max drawdown | -19.05% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -3.42% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | -0.02 |
| Period range | $28.91 – $51.45 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Verizon (VZ) has posted an annualized return of +15.72% with annual volatility of 23.21%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.05. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -19.05%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is -0.02, which means it moves fairly independently of the index, useful for diversification.
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Is it part of the S&P 500?
Yes, Verizon (VZ) is of the S&P 500.
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