Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Return on equity 2016–2025
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
16.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 54.6% → 16.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.2% | -1.2 pp |
| FY2024 | 17.4% | +5.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 12.4% | -10.6 pp |
| FY2022 | 23.0% | -3.5 pp |
| FY2021 | 26.5% | +0.8 pp |
| FY2020 | 25.7% | -5.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 30.7% | +2.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 28.4% | -39.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 67.4% | +12.7 pp |
| FY2016 | 54.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice