Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	17,506,000	9,796,000	11,252,000	11,307,000	11,614,000	20,896,000	21,034,000	21,585,000	21,256,000	19,292,000	20,799,000	21,400,000	22,065,000	22,040,000	19,990,000	18,890,000	17,801,000	18,308,000	19,145,000	18,389,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	98,499,000	95,616,000	95,595,000	93,913,000	91,774,000	97,113,000	94,649,000	92,486,000	90,351,000	86,726,000	85,362,000	83,265,000	81,252,000	76,554,000	73,276,000	70,950,000	67,507,000	64,773,000	62,460,000	60,061,000
ROE		17.77%	10.25%	11.77%	12.04%	12.66%	21.52%	22.22%	23.34%	23.53%	22.24%	24.37%	25.70%	27.16%	28.79%	27.28%	26.62%	26.37%	28.26%	30.65%	30.62%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $17,506,000K ÷ $98,499,000K
= 17.77%

Verizon Communications Inc's return on equity (ROE) has experienced fluctuations over the past few years, showing a general downward trend. The ROE was relatively stable at around 30% in the first half of 2020 before declining gradually to 22.24% by September 2022. This downward trend continued, with the ROE hitting a low of 10.25% by September 30, 2024.

However, there was a sudden uptick in the ROE to 17.77% by the end of December 2024. This could indicate a potential improvement in the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders.

Overall, it is essential for stakeholders to monitor Verizon's ROE closely to assess the company's performance and effectiveness in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate profits. Further analysis of the company's financial statements and business operations may provide additional insights into the factors influencing the changes in ROE.