Tweedy Browne's VZ Position Overview
Tweedy Browne (via Tweedy, Browne Co LLC) currently holds 23,972 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) worth $1.05 M, representing 0.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tweedy Browne has maintained a long-term strategic position in VZ, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 415,236 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 883,325 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tweedy Browne's Verizon Communications (VZ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Verizon Communications (VZ) Trades by Tweedy Browne
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2014 | +1.02 M | New Buy | 1.02 M | $49.99 |
| Q4 2014 | +382,841 | Add 37.62% | 1.4 M | $46.78 |
| Q1 2015 | -59,480 | Reduce 4.25% | 1.34 M | $48.63 |
| Q2 2015 | +415,236 | Add 30.97% | 1.76 M | $46.61 |
| Q3 2015 | -102,570 | Reduce 5.84% | 1.65 M | $43.51 |
| Q4 2015 | -5,770 | Reduce 0.35% | 1.65 M | $46.22 |
| Q1 2016 | -27,180 | Reduce 1.65% | 1.62 M | $54.08 |
| Q2 2016 | +33,602 | Add 2.07% | 1.65 M | $55.84 |
| Q3 2016 | -49,167 | Reduce 2.97% | 1.61 M | $51.98 |
| Q4 2016 | -883,325 | Reduce 55.03% | 721,800 | $53.38 |
| Q1 2017 | -9,305 | Reduce 1.29% | 712,495 | $48.75 |
| Q2 2017 | -163,545 | Reduce 22.95% | 548,950 | $44.66 |
| Q3 2017 | +124 | Add 0.02% | 549,074 | $49.49 |
| Q1 2018 | -17,460 | Reduce 3.18% | 531,614 | $47.82 |
| Q2 2018 | +17,660 | Add 3.32% | 549,274 | $50.31 |
| Q3 2018 | -33,765 | Reduce 6.15% | 515,509 | $53.39 |
| Q4 2018 | -50,479 | Reduce 9.79% | 465,030 | $56.22 |
| Q1 2019 | -14,041 | Reduce 3.02% | 450,989 | $59.13 |
| Q2 2019 | -12,380 | Reduce 2.75% | 438,609 | $57.13 |
| Q3 2019 | -7,165 | Reduce 1.63% | 431,444 | $60.36 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,670 | Reduce 0.62% | 428,774 | $61.40 |
| Q1 2020 | -68,735 | Reduce 16.03% | 360,039 | $53.73 |
| Q2 2020 | -10,555 | Reduce 2.93% | 349,484 | $55.13 |
| Q3 2020 | -9,874 | Reduce 2.83% | 339,610 | $59.49 |
| Q4 2020 | -7,410 | Reduce 2.18% | 332,200 | $58.75 |
| Q1 2021 | -16,455 | Reduce 4.95% | 315,745 | $58.15 |
| Q2 2021 | -18,819 | Reduce 5.96% | 296,926 | $56.03 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,645 | Reduce 0.89% | 294,281 | $54.01 |
| Q4 2021 | -865 | Reduce 0.29% | 293,416 | $51.96 |
| Q1 2022 | +630 | Add 0.21% | 294,046 | $50.94 |
| Q2 2022 | -157,365 | Reduce 53.52% | 136,681 | $50.75 |
| Q3 2022 | -75,452 | Reduce 55.20% | 61,229 | $37.97 |
| Q4 2022 | +3,995 | Add 6.52% | 65,224 | $39.40 |
| Q3 2023 | -2,504 | Reduce 3.84% | 62,720 | $32.41 |
| Q1 2024 | -30,131 | Reduce 48.04% | 32,589 | $41.96 |
| Q2 2024 | -3,775 | Reduce 11.58% | 28,814 | $41.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,810 | Reduce 6.28% | 27,004 | $44.91 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,970 | Reduce 11.00% | 24,034 | $39.99 |
| Q3 2025 | -62 | Reduce 0.26% | 23,972 | $43.95 |
Tweedy Browne's Verizon Communications Investment FAQs
Tweedy Browne first purchased Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in Q3 2014, acquiring 1,017,613 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tweedy Browne has held Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) for 45 quarters since Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tweedy Browne's largest addition to Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was in Q3 2014, adding 1,017,613 shares worth $50.87 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Tweedy Browne's firm, Tweedy, Browne Co LLC, owns 23,972 shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), valued at approximately $1.05 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 0.09% of Tweedy Browne'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.
Tweedy Browne's peak holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was 1,756,210 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.