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 ...