Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ.USD)
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Verizon Communications Remains A Top Tier Telecom Play
Verizon Communications remains a 'strong buy' despite recent underperformance and a slight revenue decline in the latest quarter. VZ is shifting focus from equipment sales to reducing churn and growing broadband, with fiber connections up 43.3% and a major $1B+ deal with Alphabet. Management expects operating cash flow to grow 2–4% this year, targeting ~$42.96B and positioning VZ as the cheapest among peers on EV/EBITDA.
Verizon mobile service down for thousands of customers in the U.S., Downdetector shows
Verizon cellphone service was down late Saturday afternoon for several thousand U.S. customers. Customers still impacted by the outage should restart their devices, the wireless carrier said.
Verizon's Structural Re-Rating Has Just Begun
Verizon (VZ) is undervalued, with its optical network offering significant upside beyond its traditional wireless business. Q2 results showed margin expansion: adjusted EBITDA up 7.2% YoY to $13.7B, with a record 40.1% margin, despite modest revenue decline. The $1B+ Google dark fiber deal highlights VZ's underappreciated AI infrastructure potential, offering high-margin growth opportunities.
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Verizon Communications Inc. Profile
| Diversified Telecommunication Services Industry | Communication Services Sector | Daniel H. Schulman CEO | SIX Exchange | US92343V1044 ISIN |
| US Country | 89,900 Employees | 10 Jul 2026 Last Dividend | 2 Jul 2010 Last Split | 23 Jul 2000 IPO Date |
Overview
Verizon Communications Inc., a global leader in communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services, operates through its subsidiaries to cater to a broad spectrum of consumers, businesses, and governmental entities around the world. It primarily functions in two segments: Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). Previously known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, it rebranded to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. The incorporation of Verizon Communications Inc. dates back to 1983, with its headquarters situated in New York, New York.
Products and Services
- Wireless Services
Under the Consumer segment, Verizon offers a wide array of wireless services through the advanced wireless networks in the United States. It markets these services under the Verizon and TracFone brands, alongside wholesale and other arrangements. The company's portfolio includes not only traditional wireless communications but also Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband services, which are complemented by a range of equipment and devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other connected devices optimized for wireless connectivity.
- Wireline Services
Verizon delivers wireline services through its cutting-edge fiber-optic network, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, including Washington, D.C. Its offerings in this category consist of the Verizon Fios product line, encompassing high-speed internet, digital TV, and telephone services, along with services provided through a copper-based network to cater to a variety of customer needs.
- Business Communications Services and Products
The Verizon Business Group focuses on providing comprehensive wireless and wireline communications services and products tailored for businesses and governmental customers. This includes an extensive range of solutions like Fixed Wireless Access broadband, data services, video conferencing, corporate networking, security, managed network services, local and long-distance voice services, and network access. These offerings are designed to enhance operational efficiency and foster the development of Internet of Things (IoT) services and products for their business clientele, both within the United States and on a global scale.
