Sheldon Whitehouse bought Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 13 trades in Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) since 2014, 9 purchases and 4 sales, worth an estimated $104K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Sheldon Whitehouse bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ) on April 18, 2019. Since that trade, VZ is up +23.15% against the S&P 500 up +183.92%, an outperformance of -160.77%.
Across these filings, Sheldon Whitehouse has been a net buyer of VZ (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.25). The most recent disclosed VZ transaction shown was dated February 23, 2026. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Sheldon Whitehouse's VZ trades vs the price
VZ is up +23.15% since Sheldon Whitehouse bought on April 18, 2019, versus +183.92% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Sheldon Whitehouse VZ trades
Estimated profit is shown for buys only, marked to the latest close. It is an estimate and does not net later sells, taxes, or fees.
Sheldon Whitehouse & VZ trading FAQ
Is it legal for Sheldon Whitehouse to trade Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Verizon Communications Inc (VZ), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. BullishWhales tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Sheldon Whitehouse buy VZ?
Sheldon Whitehouse disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) on April 18, 2019, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VZ performed since Sheldon Whitehouse's trade?
Since Sheldon Whitehouse bought VZ on April 18, 2019, the stock is up +23.15%, versus +183.92% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -160.77%.
How many times has Sheldon Whitehouse traded VZ?
Sheldon Whitehouse has disclosed 13 VZ trades since 2014 (9 purchases and 4 sales). Every disclosed trade is listed on this page.
How soon must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must publicly report a covered transaction within 45 days of the trade. Filings can still be delayed, amended, or contain errors.
Where can I see all congressional VZ trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) on the Verizon Communications Inc congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
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Not investment advice. Congressional trading data is sourced from public STOCK Act disclosures, which are filed with a delay and may contain errors or be revised. Estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived algorithmically from public filings and end-of-day market data and describe historical activity, not a recommendation. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.