Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) has been recognized as a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock, earning a dividend yield of 6.4%. This accolade is based on its strong DividendRank statistics and its standing as a socially responsible investment, evaluated on environmental and social criteria.
Verizon’s annualized dividend is $2.71 per share, paid quarterly, with the most recent ex-dividend date noted as July 10, 2025. The company is included in the iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF and the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social Index Fund ETF, comprising 0.43% and 0.63% of their respective holdings.