Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) has total liabilities worth $281.99 Billion USD as of September 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore Verizon Communications Inc cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Verizon Communications Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Verizon Communications Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check Verizon Communications Inc asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Verizon Communications Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Verizon Communications Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Verizon Communications Inc.
F:BAC
|
Germany | €298.52 Billion |
|
The Boeing Company
NYSE:BA
|
USA | $162.78 Billion |
|
The TJX Companies Inc
NYSE:TJX
|
USA | $25.83 Billion |
|
Banco Santander SA ADR
NYSE:SAN
|
USA | $1.75 Trillion |
|
Industria de Diseno Textil SA
MC:ITX
|
Spain | €18.04 Billion |
|
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
|
USA | $36.41 Billion |
|
Charles Schwab Corp
NYSE:SCHW
|
USA | $765.00 Million |
|
Intuitive Surgical Inc
NASDAQ:ISRG
|
USA | $2.69 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2024)
This chart breaks down Verizon Communications Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Verizon Communications Inc stock valuation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | 0.13 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 2.68 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.73 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Verizon Communications Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Verizon Communications Inc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Verizon Communications Inc from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $284.14 Billion | -0.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | $286.46 Billion | -0.26% |
| 2022-12-31 | $287.22 Billion | +1.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | $283.40 Billion | +14.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | $247.21 Billion | +8.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | $228.89 Billion | +8.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | $210.12 Billion | -1.10% |
| 2017-12-31 | $212.46 Billion | -3.49% |
| 2016-12-31 | $220.15 Billion | -2.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | $226.33 Billion | +3.38% |
| 2014-12-31 | $218.94 Billion | +22.53% |
| 2013-12-31 | $178.68 Billion | +27.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | $139.69 Billion | -3.36% |
| 2011-12-31 | $144.55 Billion | +8.61% |
| 2010-12-31 | $133.09 Billion | -6.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | $142.76 Billion | +15.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | $123.45 Billion | +18.60% |
| 2007-12-31 | $104.09 Billion | -7.01% |
| 2006-12-31 | $111.93 Billion | +9.72% |
| 2005-12-31 | $102.02 Billion | -1.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | $103.34 Billion | -4.45% |
| 2003-12-31 | $108.15 Billion | -2.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | $110.80 Billion | -4.58% |
| 2001-12-31 | $116.11 Billion | +7.18% |
| 2000-12-31 | $108.33 Billion | +28.12% |
| 1999-12-31 | $84.55 Billion | +103.31% |
| 1998-12-31 | $41.59 Billion | +3.81% |
| 1997-12-31 | $40.06 Billion | +4.81% |
| 1996-12-31 | $38.23 Billion | +118.77% |
| 1995-12-31 | $17.47 Billion | -3.49% |
| 1994-12-31 | $18.11 Billion | -15.08% |
| 1993-12-31 | $21.32 Billion | +5.11% |
| 1992-12-31 | $20.28 Billion | +1.16% |
| 1991-12-31 | $20.05 Billion | +5.15% |
| 1990-12-31 | $19.07 Billion | +8.16% |
| 1989-12-31 | $17.63 Billion | +13.35% |
| 1988-12-31 | $15.55 Billion | +24.39% |
| 1987-12-31 | $12.50 Billion | -2.09% |
| 1986-12-31 | $12.77 Billion | +7.61% |
| 1985-12-31 | $11.87 Billion | -- |
About Verizon Communications Inc
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless ne… Read more