Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) has total liabilities worth $313.26 Billion USD as of March 2026. 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.
Verizon Communications Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Verizon Communications Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
T-Mobile US Inc
NASDAQ:TMUS
|
USA | $158.80 Billion |
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
|
Australia | AU$1.33 Trillion |
|
Reliance Industries Limited
NSE:RELIANCE
|
India | Rs9.88 Trillion |
|
SHELL PLC WI ADR/2
F:L3H
|
Germany | €195.03 Billion |
|
LOréal S.A.
PA:OR
|
France | €26.82 Billion |
|
Seagate Technology PLC
NASDAQ:STX
|
USA | $7.80 Billion |
|
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
XETRA:SIE
|
Germany | €104.65 Billion |
|
Toyota Motor Corporation
F:TOM
|
Germany | €62.35 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
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 | 0.64 | 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 | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 3.03 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.75 | 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 (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Verizon Communications Inc from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $298.52 Billion | +5.06% |
| 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 streaming 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 networ… Read more