NFLX vs VZ: Netflix, Inc. vs Verizon Communications Inc.

Side-by-side snapshot of two Communication Services companies — key metrics from our latest data. Reference only, not investment advice.

MetricNFLXVZ
CompanyNetflix, Inc.Verizon Communications Inc.
Price$78.25$50.14
Market Cap$325.83B$208.32B
P/E Ratio24.6113.06
EPS$3.18$3.84
Dividend Yield—5.64%
52-Week High$126.70$51.68
52-Week Low$65.08$38.39
Beta1.530.24
Return on Equity (ROE)49.54%15.84%
Debt-to-Equity55.24%184.08%
IndustryEntertainmentTelecom Services
ExchangeNMSNYQ
Employees16,00097,600

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Netflix, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. both operate in the Communication Services sector. NFLX has a market cap of $325.83B versus VZ's $208.32B. On valuation, NFLX carries a trailing P/E of 24.61 against 13.06 for VZ. In terms of earnings, NFLX posts EPS of $3.18 versus VZ's $3.84. For price range, NFLX has traded between $65.08 and $126.70 over the past 52 weeks, and VZ between $38.39 and $51.68. VZ pays a dividend yield of 5.64%; NFLX currently pays none. On volatility, NFLX carries the higher beta (NFLX 1.53 vs VZ 0.24), meaning it has historically moved more sharply than the market. How these figures compare depends on each company's growth profile, margins and competitive position — this snapshot is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

Comparing two companies becomes much more powerful once you can read their financials directly — financial statement analysis guides are a practical next step. Many investors track comparisons like this in a dedicated stock research journal.

Figures are from our latest data snapshot and may not reflect current market prices. See the full profiles: Netflix, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc.. This is not financial advice.

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