VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Institutional Selling Activity
Several institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet reduced exposure to VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 based on sequential SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest disclosed institutional seller of VZ during the latest reporting period reduced its reported position by approximately $603.68M based on quarter-end filing values.
Institutional selling activity may reflect profit-taking, sector rotation, portfolio rebalancing, or changing conviction levels among major investment firms. InsiderSet tracks quarter-over-quarter holding reductions, full exits, estimated value changes, and historical selling activity using publicly disclosed SEC filing data.
The investors covered on this page collectively reduced approximately $1.48B in reported VZ exposure during the latest filing period, although many institutional holders continue to maintain significant long-term ownership positions in VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -58,236 | 3,315,436 | $166,434,887 |
| Q1 2026 | Cullen Value Fund | Sell | -45,666 | 55,536 | $2,787,929 |
| Q1 2026 | Miller Value Partners | Sell | -30,000 | 168,000 | $8,433,600 |
| Q1 2026 | Yacktman Asset Management | Sell | -20,000 | 20,000 | $1,004,000 |
| Q1 2026 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -2,465 | 5,682 | $285,236 |
| Q1 2026 | Hillman Value Fund | Sell | -179 | 64,998 | $3,262,900 |
| Q4 2025 | Cullen Value Fund | Sell | -80,945 | 101,202 | $4,094,869 |
| Q4 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -40,403 | 3,373,672 | $137,409,661 |
| Q4 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Sell | -7,520 | 65,177 | $2,654,659 |
| Q3 2025 | Yacktman Asset Management | Sell | -11,000 | 40,000 | $1,758,000 |
| Q3 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Sell | -6,830 | 72,697 | $3,195,033 |
| Q3 2025 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -4,449 | 1,166,712 | $51,276,992 |
| Q3 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -478 | 7,237 | $318,066 |
| Q3 2025 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -62 | 23,972 | $1,053,569 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -805,114 | 799,363 | $34,588,457 |
| Q2 2025 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -499,174 | 2,805,084 | $121,375,985 |
| Q2 2025 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -254,046 | 1,171,161 | $50,676,136 |
| Q2 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -14,935 | 3,413,917 | $147,720,189 |
| Q2 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Sell | -11,432 | 79,527 | $3,441,133 |
| Q2 2025 | Yacktman Asset Management | Sell | -1,000 | 51,000 | $2,206,770 |
| Q2 2025 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -154 | 5,500 | $237,985 |
| Q2 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -148 | 7,715 | $333,828 |
| Q2 2025 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Sell | -95 | 7,821 | $338,415 |
| Q1 2025 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -13,308,721 | 3,304,258 | $149,881,143 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -356,142 | 259,797 | $11,784,376 |
| Q1 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Sell | -50,006 | 90,959 | $4,125,900 |
| Q1 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -20,628 | 3,428,852 | $155,532,727 |
| Q1 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -3,613 | 7,863 | $357,000 |
| Q4 2024 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -1,548,584 | 16,612,979 | $664,353,030 |
| Q4 2024 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,339,939 | 3,449,480 | $137,944,705 |
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.