VZ · VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC

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Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and streaming products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices.

Close · 3M

+9.08%

Held by 2 AI ETFs

PQUS1.020%

as of Sep 1

AIEQ0.050%

as of Sep 4

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals14

Win rate100% (14/14)

Avg buy return+8.47%

PQUSnow 1.020% of fund12 signals

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.960% → 0.990% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 10.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 16·entry $48.06·now $50.59Drifting

+5.26%

since Aug 16

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.010% → 0.960% (-0.050 pp)·stock up 11.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 1·entry $47.36·now $50.59

+6.82%

since Aug 1

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.910% → 0.950% (+0.040 pp)·stock down 6.7% in the 30 days before

Jul 19·entry $43.50·now $50.59Chased

+16.30%

since Jul 19

PQUS · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 0.930% → 0.900% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 8.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 12·entry $42.68·now $50.59

+18.53%

since Jul 12

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.930% → 0.910% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 8.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 11·entry $42.68·now $50.59

+18.53%

since Jul 11

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.070% → 0.930% (-0.140 pp)·stock down 11.1% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $42.56·now $50.59

+18.87%

since Jul 2

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.040% → 1.070% (+0.030 pp)·stock down 3.5% in the 30 days before

Jun 28·entry $44.10·now $50.59Chased

+14.72%

since Jun 28

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.990% → 1.040% (+0.050 pp)·stock down 5.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 25·entry $46.07·now $50.59Drifting

+9.81%

since Jun 25

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.980% → 1.000% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 1.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 12·entry $48.11·now $50.59Drifting

+5.15%

since Jun 12

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 2.6% in the 30 days before

May 31·entry $47.73·now $50.59

+5.99%

since May 31

PQUS · Weight increase · 4d

stock up 2.4% in the 30 days before

May 23·entry $48.49·now $50.59Drifting

+4.33%

since May 23

PQUS · Weight increase · 3d

stock up 2.4% in the 30 days before

May 22·entry $48.35·now $50.59Drifting

+4.63%

since May 22

AIEQnow 0.050% of fund5 signals

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.050% (new)·stock up 6.2% in the 30 days before

Sep 1·entry $50.30·now $50.59Fresh

+0.58%

since Sep 1

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

weight 0.050% → 0 (exited)·stock up 11.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 2·entry $47.36·now $50.59

+6.82%

since Aug 2

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.290% → 0.050% (-0.240 pp)·stock down 12.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $41.99·now $50.59

+20.48%

since Jul 1

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 2.1% in the 30 days before

Jun 11·entry $46.94·now $50.59Drifting

+7.78%

since Jun 11

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

stock up 2.6% in the 30 days before

May 30·entry $47.73·now $50.59Drifting

+5.99%

since May 30

LQAIno longer held9 signals

LQAI · Exit · 1d

weight 0.610% → 0 (exited)·stock up 10.7% in the 30 days before

Aug 6·entry $46.99·now $50.59

+7.66%

since Aug 6

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.560% → 0.640% (+0.080 pp)·stock up 3.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 28·entry $48.19·now $50.59Drifting

+4.98%

since Jul 28

LQAI · Weight increase · 3d

weight 0.530% → 0.570% (+0.040 pp)·stock down 6.7% in the 30 days before

Jul 17·entry $43.59·now $50.59Chased

+16.06%

since Jul 17

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.530% → 0.560% (+0.030 pp)·stock down 6.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 16·entry $43.88·now $50.59Chased

+15.29%

since Jul 16

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.480% → 0.430% (-0.050 pp)·stock down 11.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 30·entry $42.34·now $50.59

+19.49%

since Jun 30

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.490% → 0.470% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 5.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 25·entry $46.07·now $50.59

+9.81%

since Jun 25

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 0.6% in the 30 days before

Jun 10·entry $46.95·now $50.59Drifting

+7.75%

since Jun 10

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 5.2% in the 30 days before

Jun 4·entry $44.87·now $50.59

+12.75%

since Jun 4

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 4.5% in the 30 days before

May 26·entry $48.49·now $50.59

+4.33%

since May 26

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Aug 16

The AI ETF activity for Verizon is mixed, with PQUS showing an increase in its position while LQAI and AIEQ have recently exited the stock. This mixed sentiment contrasts with the framework's 'Fail' verdict, which stems from concerns about financial health and the inability to confirm key financial criteria, aligning more with the AI funds making recent divestments.

Circle of CompetenceVerizon's established position in the essential telecommunications industry, characterized by recurring subscription revenues and high barriers to entry, allows for a reasonable projection of its unit economics and future cash flows.
Economic MoatVerizon possesses a durable economic moat derived from its extensive network infrastructure, valuable spectrum licenses, strong brand recognition, and inherent customer switching costs.
ManagementSpecific information regarding management's candor, capital allocation track record, and skin in the game is not provided, preventing a definitive assessment.
Financial HealthThe absence of comprehensive 10-year ROE history, specific operating margin trends, owner earnings data, and detailed debt analysis beyond a high EV/EBITDA prevents a conclusive pass on financial health criteria.
Margin of SafetyWithout a detailed projection of future cash flows or owner earnings, it is not possible to estimate intrinsic value conservatively and assess for a defensible margin of safety.

Verizon operates within a predictable circle of competence, bolstered by a durable economic moat from its significant infrastructure and regulatory advantages. However, the analysis reveals insufficient data to confirm robust financial health, particularly regarding a consistent 10-year ROE, verifiable owner earnings, and manageable debt. Consequently, without a clear demonstration of strong financials and a defensible margin of safety, the company fails this value-investing framework.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.