John Hussman's VZ Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 73,500 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $2.99 M, representing 0.72% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 32 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in VZ, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 108,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 94,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Verizon Communications (VZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Verizon Communications (VZ) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +11,000 | New Buy | 11,000 | $47.55 |
| Q2 2014 | -11,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +1,200 | New Buy | 1,200 | $50.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +35,000 | Add 2916.67% | 36,200 | $56.22 |
| Q1 2019 | +10,000 | Add 27.62% | 46,200 | $59.13 |
| Q2 2019 | +13,800 | Add 29.87% | 60,000 | $57.13 |
| Q3 2019 | -8,750 | Reduce 14.58% | 51,250 | $60.35 |
| Q4 2019 | -40,500 | Reduce 79.02% | 10,750 | $61.40 |
| Q1 2020 | +15,000 | Add 139.53% | 25,750 | $53.75 |
| Q4 2020 | -5,350 | Reduce 20.78% | 20,400 | $58.73 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,900 | Reduce 24.02% | 15,500 | $56.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +26,100 | Add 168.39% | 41,600 | $51.97 |
| Q1 2022 | +20,800 | Add 50.00% | 62,400 | $50.95 |
| Q2 2022 | -15,900 | Reduce 25.48% | 46,500 | $50.75 |
| Q3 2022 | +108,500 | Add 233.33% | 155,000 | $37.97 |
| Q2 2023 | +1,000 | Add 0.65% | 156,000 | $37.19 |
| Q3 2023 | +1,500 | Add 0.96% | 157,500 | $32.41 |
| Q4 2023 | -10,500 | Reduce 6.67% | 147,000 | $37.70 |
| Q1 2024 | -63,000 | Reduce 42.86% | 84,000 | $41.96 |
| Q4 2024 | +63,000 | Add 75.00% | 147,000 | $39.99 |
| Q1 2025 | -94,500 | Reduce 64.29% | 52,500 | $45.36 |
| Q2 2025 | -52,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +73,500 | New Buy | 73,500 | $40.73 |
John Hussman's Verizon Communications Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in Q1 2014, acquiring 11,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) for 32 quarters since Q1 2014.
John Hussman's largest addition to Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was in Q3 2022, adding 155,000 shares worth $5.88 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 73,500 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $2.99 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) represents approximately 0.72% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was 157,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2023.