Verizon (VZ) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Verizon (VZ 1.77%) has gone on a nice run over the past several quarters. Shares of the telecom giant are up about 33% since late 2023.
Verizon's implied volatility is near a 52-week high (98% percentile) due to panics caused by tariff rates changes. However, such extreme IV underlying VZ's put options are disconnected from VZ's actual sensitivity to tariff rate changes. This disconnection offers an attractive setup for options sellers.
Verizon (VZ) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
In recent years, the company's payout has not only been stable, but also above that of the broader market.
Verizon has gotten off to a decent start in FY25, with a 6% gain, outperforming other telecommunication stocks and large-caps that have witnessed a contraction. VZ's ability to keep up this phase of alpha will now be tested by its Q1 earnings which are due to be announced on the 22nd of April, pre-market. VZ has quite a patchy revenue track record during earnings season, and Q1 is also its seasonally softest quarter, compounded even more by competitive pricing by its peers.
Verizon Communications Inc.'s share price has risen over 6% in 2025, despite even recent concerns about tough Q1 numbers amid churn headwinds and the latest market fallout. Verizon provides predictable cash flow to help support its ~6.4% yield, making it attractive for dividend-focused investors, especially with potential Fed rate cuts. Besides our core VZ stock long position, we've also used options writing to help generate additional cash flow.
In the most recent trading session, Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $42.54, indicating a -1.14% shift from the previous trading day.
Verizon Communications (VZ -5.51%), one of the largest telecom companies in America, is often considered a safe-haven stock during bear markets. Its growth rates are anemic, but it runs a stable business, has a wide moat, and pays a high dividend.
Despite a customer-centric business model, VZ appears to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.
Verizon (VZ) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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