
The New York-based Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a leading player in the global telecommunications industry with a market cap of $174 billion. The company operates through its two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business).
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered "large-cap" stocks, and Verizon fits this criterion perfectly. Verizon's position as the world's second-largest telecommunications company by revenue is fortified by strategic mergers, innovative partnerships like with Amazon Web Services for low-latency applications on 5G, and a diverse array of revenue streams spanning wireless, wireline, and content services, solidifying its significant presence and impact in the market.