VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Wells Fargo & Company/Mn, Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd., Op Asset Management Ltd, M&T Bank Corp, and Verus Capital Partners, Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Asset Management Ltd | Buy | +275,200 | +59.2% | 739,995 | $37.15M | Q1 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| M&T Bank Corp | Sell | -249,090 | -14.2% | 1,508,894 | $75.75M | Q1 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Cornerstone Financial Management Llc | Buy | +1,589 | +89.7% | 3,361 | $168.72K | Q1 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Dakota Wealth Management | Buy | +17,146 | +9.6% | 195,387 | $9.81M | Q1 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Boston Research & Management Inc | Sell | -482 | -0.4% | 107,994 | $5.42M | Q1 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc | Sell | -50,621 | -2.9% | 1,712,741 | $85.98M | Q1 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Torno Capital, Llc | Buy | +5,000 | — | 5,000 | $251.00K | Q1 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. | Sell | -481,772 | -10.8% | 3,984,560 | $200.02M | Q1 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Brighton Jones Llc | Buy | +50,956 | — | 50,956 | $2.56M | Q1 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| White Pine Capital Llc | Buy | +7,084 | +17.2% | 48,189 | $2.42M | Q1 2026 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| P.A.W. Capital Corp | Buy | +87,070 | — | 87,070 | $4.31M | Q1 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Tortuga Wealth Management, Inc | Buy | +148 | +0.4% | 35,872 | $1.80M | Q1 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Robinswood Financial Llc | Buy | +8 | +1.5% | 531 | $26.68K | Q1 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Verus Capital Partners, Llc | Sell | -150,319 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +524,883 | +3.6% | 15,260,342 | $766.07M | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Kerr Financial Planning Corp | Sell | -14 | -1.8% | 785 | $36.80K | Q1 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Wealthpoint Financial, Llc | Sell | -1,239 | -16.6% | 6,229 | $312.69K | Q1 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Southern Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +405 | +2.1% | 19,321 | $969.94K | Q1 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Boothe Investment Group, Inc. | Buy | +2,990 | +9.7% | 33,901 | $1.70M | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Soa Wealth Advisors, Llc. | Buy | +2,078 | +12.1% | 19,321 | $419.30K | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Norris Financial Group, Llc | Buy | +1,552 | +7.5% | 22,154 | $1.11M | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Leigh Baldwin & Co., Llc | Sell | -584 | -4.7% | 11,876 | $596.20K | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Hobbs Group Advisors, Llc | Buy | +20 | +0.3% | 5,864 | $294.38K | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Royal Fund Management, Llc | Sell | -109,846 | -47.5% | 121,391 | $6.09M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +57,378 | +101.8% | 113,719 | $5.71M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Kentucky Retirement Systems | Sell | -28,902 | -10.9% | 236,270 | $11.61M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Orographic Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +24,161 | — | 24,161 | $1.21M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Financial Avengers, Inc. | Buy | +13,461 | +14.1% | 108,969 | $5.47M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Financial Insights, Inc. | Buy | +6,237 | — | 6,237 | $313.12K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Paragon Private Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +2,723 | +18.8% | 17,190 | $862.93K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
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.
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