Joel Greenblatt's VZ Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 413,344 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $16.84 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +10,767 | Add 2.67% | 413,344 | $40.73 |
| Q3 2025 | +61,918 | Add 18.18% | 402,577 | $43.95 |
| Q2 2025 | +54,439 | Add 19.02% | 340,659 | $43.27 |
| Q1 2025 | +35,695 | Add 14.25% | 286,220 | $45.36 |
| Q4 2024 | -54,926 | Reduce 17.98% | 250,525 | $39.99 |
| Q3 2024 | -2,892 | Reduce 0.94% | 305,451 | $44.91 |
| Q2 2024 | -22,116 | Reduce 6.69% | 308,343 | $41.24 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,507 | Add 7.31% | 330,459 | $41.96 |
| Q4 2023 | +79,775 | Add 34.96% | 307,952 | $37.70 |
| Q3 2023 | -67,816 | Reduce 22.91% | 228,177 | $32.41 |
| Q2 2023 | +45,096 | Add 17.97% | 295,993 | $37.19 |
| Q1 2023 | +2,250 | Add 0.90% | 250,897 | $38.89 |
| Q4 2022 | +34,466 | Add 16.09% | 248,647 | $39.40 |
| Q3 2022 | +40,027 | Add 22.98% | 214,181 | $37.97 |
| Q2 2022 | +14,848 | Add 9.32% | 174,154 | $50.75 |
| Q1 2022 | -48,510 | Reduce 23.34% | 159,306 | $50.94 |
| Q4 2021 | +38,438 | Add 22.69% | 207,816 | $51.96 |
| Q3 2021 | +15,038 | Add 9.74% | 169,378 | $54.01 |
| Q2 2021 | -37,759 | Reduce 19.66% | 154,340 | $56.03 |
| Q1 2021 | -55,949 | Reduce 22.56% | 192,099 | $58.15 |
| Q4 2020 | -24,190 | Reduce 8.89% | 248,048 | $58.75 |
| Q3 2020 | +34,377 | Add 14.45% | 272,238 | $59.49 |
| Q2 2020 | -197,326 | Reduce 45.34% | 237,861 | $55.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -310,124 | Reduce 41.61% | 435,187 | $53.73 |
| Q4 2019 | +218,902 | Add 41.58% | 745,311 | $61.40 |
| Q3 2019 | -308,455 | Reduce 36.95% | 526,409 | $60.36 |
| Q2 2019 | -178,946 | Reduce 17.65% | 834,864 | $57.13 |
| Q1 2019 | -160,690 | Reduce 13.68% | 1.01 M | $59.13 |
| Q4 2018 | -309,945 | Reduce 20.88% | 1.17 M | $56.22 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.07 M | Add 261.20% | 1.48 M | $53.39 |
| Q2 2018 | -590,373 | Reduce 58.96% | 410,977 | $50.31 |
| Q1 2018 | +178,653 | Add 21.72% | 1 M | $47.82 |
| Q4 2017 | +135,537 | Add 19.72% | 822,697 | $52.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -129,765 | Reduce 15.88% | 687,160 | $49.49 |
| Q2 2017 | +28,628 | Add 3.63% | 816,925 | $44.66 |
| Q1 2017 | -159,366 | Reduce 16.82% | 788,297 | $48.75 |
| Q4 2016 | -422,097 | Reduce 30.82% | 947,663 | $53.38 |
| Q3 2016 | +451,380 | Add 49.15% | 1.37 M | $51.98 |
| Q2 2016 | +86,869 | Add 10.45% | 918,380 | $55.84 |
| Q1 2016 | -45,032 | Reduce 5.14% | 831,511 | $54.08 |
| Q4 2015 | -723,265 | Reduce 45.21% | 876,543 | $46.22 |
| Q3 2015 | +89,856 | Add 5.95% | 1.6 M | $43.51 |
| Q2 2015 | +1.03 M | Add 217.32% | 1.51 M | $46.61 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.24 M | Reduce 72.23% | 475,847 | $48.63 |
| Q4 2014 | +831,170 | Add 94.18% | 1.71 M | $46.78 |
| Q3 2014 | +147,609 | Add 20.09% | 882,492 | $49.99 |
| Q2 2014 | -21,800 | Reduce 2.88% | 734,883 | $48.93 |
| Q1 2014 | +592,827 | Add 361.80% | 756,683 | $47.57 |
| Q4 2013 | +146,747 | Add 857.72% | 163,856 | $49.14 |
| Q3 2013 | +17,109 | New Buy | 17,109 | $46.70 |
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 50 quarters since Q3 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was in Q3 2018, adding 1,484,445 shares worth $79.26 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 413,344 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $16.84 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) represents approximately 0.06% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was 1,713,662 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.