VZ vs SPOT
By Alex · Tickerpine
Verizon Communications Inc. vs Spotify Technology S.A., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | VZ | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.98 | $460.02 |
| Market cap | $195.19B | $94.59B |
| P/E ratio | 12.3 | 31.4 |
| ROE | 15.84% | 37.99% |
| Profit margin | 11.64% | 15.45% |
| Revenue growth | -0.70% | 8.20% |
| Dividend yield | 5.99% | — |
| Beta | 0.23 | 1.55 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
VZ vs SPOT in plain English
- VZ is the bigger company — about 2.1× the market cap of SPOT.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.3 vs 31.4).
- SPOT earns a higher return on equity (38% vs 16%).
- SPOT is growing revenue faster (8% vs -1%).
- VZ pays a dividend (5.99%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
SPOT return calculator
See what $1,000 in Spotify Technology S.A. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.