Joel Greenblatt's VZ Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 402,577 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $17.69 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in VZ, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 1.07 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 1.24 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Verizon Communications (VZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Verizon Communications (VZ) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +17,109 | New Buy | 17,109 | $46.70 |
| Q4 2013 | +146,747 | Add 857.72% | 163,856 | $49.14 |
| Q1 2014 | +592,827 | Add 361.80% | 756,683 | $47.57 |
| Q2 2014 | -21,800 | Reduce 2.88% | 734,883 | $48.93 |
| Q3 2014 | +147,609 | Add 20.09% | 882,492 | $49.99 |
| Q4 2014 | +831,170 | Add 94.18% | 1.71 M | $46.78 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.24 M | Reduce 72.23% | 475,847 | $48.63 |
| Q2 2015 | +1.03 M | Add 217.32% | 1.51 M | $46.61 |
| Q3 2015 | +89,856 | Add 5.95% | 1.6 M | $43.51 |
| Q4 2015 | -723,265 | Reduce 45.21% | 876,543 | $46.22 |
| Q1 2016 | -45,032 | Reduce 5.14% | 831,511 | $54.08 |
| Q2 2016 | +86,869 | Add 10.45% | 918,380 | $55.84 |
| Q3 2016 | +451,380 | Add 49.15% | 1.37 M | $51.98 |
| Q4 2016 | -422,097 | Reduce 30.82% | 947,663 | $53.38 |
| Q1 2017 | -159,366 | Reduce 16.82% | 788,297 | $48.75 |
| Q2 2017 | +28,628 | Add 3.63% | 816,925 | $44.66 |
| Q3 2017 | -129,765 | Reduce 15.88% | 687,160 | $49.49 |
| Q4 2017 | +135,537 | Add 19.72% | 822,697 | $52.93 |
| Q1 2018 | +178,653 | Add 21.72% | 1 M | $47.82 |
| Q2 2018 | -590,373 | Reduce 58.96% | 410,977 | $50.31 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.07 M | Add 261.20% | 1.48 M | $53.39 |
| Q4 2018 | -309,945 | Reduce 20.88% | 1.17 M | $56.22 |
| Q1 2019 | -160,690 | Reduce 13.68% | 1.01 M | $59.13 |
| Q2 2019 | -178,946 | Reduce 17.65% | 834,864 | $57.13 |
| Q3 2019 | -308,455 | Reduce 36.95% | 526,409 | $60.36 |
| Q4 2019 | +218,902 | Add 41.58% | 745,311 | $61.40 |
| Q1 2020 | -310,124 | Reduce 41.61% | 435,187 | $53.73 |
| Q2 2020 | -197,326 | Reduce 45.34% | 237,861 | $55.13 |
| Q3 2020 | +34,377 | Add 14.45% | 272,238 | $59.49 |
| Q4 2020 | -24,190 | Reduce 8.89% | 248,048 | $58.75 |
| Q1 2021 | -55,949 | Reduce 22.56% | 192,099 | $58.15 |
| Q2 2021 | -37,759 | Reduce 19.66% | 154,340 | $56.03 |
| Q3 2021 | +15,038 | Add 9.74% | 169,378 | $54.01 |
| Q4 2021 | +38,438 | Add 22.69% | 207,816 | $51.96 |
| Q1 2022 | -48,510 | Reduce 23.34% | 159,306 | $50.94 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,848 | Add 9.32% | 174,154 | $50.75 |
| Q3 2022 | +40,027 | Add 22.98% | 214,181 | $37.97 |
| Q4 2022 | +34,466 | Add 16.09% | 248,647 | $39.40 |
| Q1 2023 | +2,250 | Add 0.90% | 250,897 | $38.89 |
| Q2 2023 | +45,096 | Add 17.97% | 295,993 | $37.19 |
| Q3 2023 | -67,816 | Reduce 22.91% | 228,177 | $32.41 |
| Q4 2023 | +79,775 | Add 34.96% | 307,952 | $37.70 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,507 | Add 7.31% | 330,459 | $41.96 |
| Q2 2024 | -22,116 | Reduce 6.69% | 308,343 | $41.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -2,892 | Reduce 0.94% | 305,451 | $44.91 |
| Q4 2024 | -54,926 | Reduce 17.98% | 250,525 | $39.99 |
| Q1 2025 | +35,695 | Add 14.25% | 286,220 | $45.36 |
| Q2 2025 | +54,439 | Add 19.02% | 340,659 | $43.27 |
| Q3 2025 | +61,918 | Add 18.18% | 402,577 | $43.95 |
Joel Greenblatt's Verizon Communications Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in Q3 2013, acquiring 17,109 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was in Q3 2018, adding 1,484,445 shares worth $79.26 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 402,577 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $17.69 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) represents approximately 0.08% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was 1,713,662 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.