META vs VZ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Meta Platforms, Inc. vs Verizon Communications Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | META | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $578.85 | $46.98 |
| Market cap | $1.47T | $195.19B |
| P/E ratio | 22.6 | 12.3 |
| ROE | 29.85% | 15.84% |
| Profit margin | 29.83% | 11.64% |
| Revenue growth | 28.00% | -0.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.35% | 5.99% |
| Beta | 1.24 | 0.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
META vs VZ in plain English
- META is the bigger company — about 7.6× the market cap of VZ.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.3 vs 22.6).
- META earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 16%).
- META is growing revenue faster (28% vs -1%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (5.99% vs 0.35%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
META return calculator
See what $1,000 in Meta Platforms, Inc. would be worth today.
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.