VZ monthly performance report
Monthly VZ research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
VZ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Verizon (VZ) closed August 2026 at $46.47, down 0.73% for the month and +8.91% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VZ is +14.09%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.94% versus its 200-day moving average ($44.71), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VZ has underperformed the S&P 500 by −29.83%, with a relative strength index reading of 83.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Verizon ended August 2026 at $46.47, posting a monthly return of −0.73%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.77%.
The current quarter stands at +9.18% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.94% versus the 200-day moving average ($44.71).
Year-to-date, VZ is +14.09% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +1.21%. The stock is currently −10.08% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.28%.
| Period | VZ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.87% | −0.20% | −0.67% |
| 1 Week | −3.57% | +3.90% | −7.47% |
| 1 Month | −0.73% | +3.05% | −3.77% |
| 3 Months | −3.25% | +7.11% | −10.36% |
| 6 Months |