Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Can Verizon's 6G Acceleration Initiatives and AI Trials Drive Growth?
VZ is advancing 6G with AI-native networks, real-world sensing trials and smart technologies, targeting the 2028 Olympics as a key test.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a Trending Stock
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Verizon (VZ) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Why Verizon Communications (VZ) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Verizon Communications (VZ) concluded the recent trading session at $50.61, signifying a +1.28% move from its prior day's close.
Verizon Firing On All Cylinders - Focus On Service Convergence
The $20B Frontier acquisition accelerates VZ's service revenue growth to 2.9% YoY in H1'26, with further gains at >3% YoY expected in H2'26. The same has been observed in the robust broadband net adds, with the growing mobile/broadband/fiber convergence delivering the higher adoption trends and lower churn rates. VZ's premium P/E of 10.06x has been well balanced by the inflation-beating dividend yields of 5.61% and the secure income payouts from the strong FCF generation.
Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Verizon: Buy For The 5%+ Yield, Stay For The Next Phase Of Growth
Verizon offers a compelling investment case at less than 10x forward earnings and a dividend yield above 5%. Recent execution has driven record 40.1% EBITDA margins, and 7% EPS growth and raised guidance, with expectations for 6–7% EPS growth and 9.5% free cash flow growth this year. Broadband expansion, strategic partnerships, and share buybacks are expected to accelerate revenue and cash flow, supporting a potential rerating to a 13x multiple and $72 price target.
Verizon Targets Faster Growth, Cost Cuts and Bigger Shareholder Returns
Verizon Communications NYSE: VZ Chief Financial Officer Tony Skiadas said the company is focused on growing its mobility and broadband businesses while maintaining spending discipline, improving customer retention, reducing costs and increasing cash returns to shareholders.
Verizon Says Turnaround Is Gaining Speed as Broadband, AI Opportunities Expand
Verizon Communications NYSE: VZ CEO Dan Schulman said the company is gaining momentum in its turnaround efforts through a customer-focused strategy, lower promotional spending, cost reductions and an expanding broadband and AI-infrastructure opportunity.
Verizon Just Locked In 80 Million Miles of Fiber Through 2032
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Verizon Stock Is Near a 52-Week High. Here's Why I'm Still Bullish.
Verizon has quietly staged one of the year's most surprising large-cap comebacks, but the real question is whether the stock's best days are still ahead or already priced in.
Verizon Shares Rise 23.3% YTD: How Should You Play the Stock?
VZ's cost cuts, customer-focused strategy and AI infrastructure push are fueling gains, but competition and high debt remain key concerns.
Verizon's Dividend Is One of the Biggest in the S&P 500—But Is It Safe?
Verizon has raised its dividend for 20 straight years and yields nearly twice the S&P 500 average, yet $172 billion in debt and a fresh acquisition are now testing that streak in ways that adjusted earnings alone cannot explain.
