Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026. Bernstein Sees Tougher Competitive Landscape Taking Shape for Verizon (VZ) and Peers Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com On January 16, Bernstein cut its price target on Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) to $44 from $46, while sticking with a Market Perform rating. The firm said the industry looks like it is heading into a more aggressive phase of competition. Bernstein noted that through 2025, each ...

In this article, we will take a look at the 15 Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026. Dividend stocks have often provided stability when markets get difficult. Dan Lefkovitz, strategist for Morningstar Indexes, said leaning only on dividend payers tends to pull portfolios toward older, more traditional parts of the market.He said adding companies that actively buy back their shares creates a mix that looks much closer to the broader market. Lefkovitz pointed to data showing that an index combining div ...