20 Stocks with the Lowest Forward PE Ratio

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11. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)

Forward P/E Ratio: 8.94

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 60 

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) ranks among the stocks with the lowest forward PE ratios. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) posted fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on January 30, above Wall Street forecasts, with $1.09 per share compared to a prediction of $1.06. The company also surpassed revenue expectations, reaching $36.4 billion vs the estimates of $36.1 billion.

Verizon’s promotions, such as four phone lines for $100 per month, were well-received by customers, resulting in a boost of 616,000 monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscriptions in the fourth quarter of 2025. This far exceeded the predicted 417,250 additions.

Looking ahead, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has forecasted an adjusted EPS of $4.90 to $4.95 in 2026, representing a 4-5% increase. The company estimates CapEx to be around $16 billion and $16.5 billion, with free cash flow of $21.5 billion or more.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is a leading provider of technology, entertainment, and communication services worldwide.

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