VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Sequoia Financial Advisors, Cullen Value Fund, Yacktman Asset Management, Kahn Brothers Group, and Renaissance Technologies LLC. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -1,452 | 1,438,720 | $86,841 |
| Q3 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -543 | 43,639 | $2,634 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 541,200 | 2,844,493 | $171,694 |
| Q2 2019 | Kahn Brothers Group | Buy | 8,362 | 8,362 | $477,721 |
| Q2 2019 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -3,112 | 115,932 | $6,623 |
| Q2 2019 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -12,380 | 438,609 | $25,058 |
| Q2 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 741 | 1,440,172 | $82,277 |
| Q2 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -204 | 14,462 | $826 |
| Q2 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 680 | 44,182 | $2,524 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -2,338,400 | 2,303,293 | $131,587 |
| Q1 2019 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -925 | 119,044 | $7,039 |
| Q1 2019 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -14,041 | 450,989 | $26,667 |
| Q1 2019 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -23,341 | 1,439,431 | $85,114 |
| Q1 2019 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 3,261 | 14,666 | $867 |
| Q1 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 21,401 | 43,502 | $2,572 |
| Q1 2019 | Wedgewood Partners | Sell | -1,500 | 17,250 | $1,019 |
| Q4 2018 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -252 | 119,969 | $6,745 |
| Q4 2018 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -50,479 | 465,030 | $26,144 |
| Q4 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 108,599 | 1,462,772 | $82,237 |
| Q4 2018 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 11,405 | 11,405 | $641 |
| Q4 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,615 | 22,101 | $1,243 |
| Q4 2018 | Wedgewood Partners | Sell | -375 | 18,750 | $1,054 |
| Q3 2018 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,328 | 120,221 | $6,419 |
| Q3 2018 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -33,765 | 515,509 | $27,523 |
| Q3 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 72,350 | 1,354,173 | $72,299 |
| Q3 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -603 | 18,486 | $987 |
| Q3 2018 | Wedgewood Partners | Buy | 750 | 19,125 | $1,021 |
| Q2 2018 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -9,633 | 121,549 | $6,115 |
| Q2 2018 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 17,660 | 549,274 | $27,634 |
| Q2 2018 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 308,626 | 1,281,823 | $64,489 |
Frequently asked questions about VZ activity
Which institutional owners are buying VZ?
Institutional owners buying VZ include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in VZ activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VZ compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VZ increasing?
Institutional interest in VZ can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.