Verizon: Don't Let The Skeptics Fool You, This Dividend Stock Is Going Higher

Verizon is a buy for long-term income investors, driven by aggressive leadership, improving execution, and a forward P/E under 9x. VZ delivered strong Q2 results: EPS up 6.5%, record EBITDA margin of 40.1%, and raised full-year guidance for EPS and free cash flow. Management expects 6–7% EPS growth and 9–10% free cash flow growth for 2024, supporting a safe 6.4% dividend yield and future increases.

Seeking Alpha • 7 hours ago

Telecom Earnings Reveal a Sector That Finally Looks Healthier

One positive trend from the trio of reports last week is that telecommunications companies are no longer paying up for growth through promotions or subsidization. All three companies grew earnings per share (EPS) year over year (YOY) in Q2, indicating stronger retention economics and subscriber growth.

MarketBeat • 5 hours ago

Verizon lifts annual forecasts as new mobile plans spur subscriber gains

Verizon raised its annual forecast for adjusted profit and free cash flow, as the network provider's latest ​unlimited 5G plans and rewards programs helped it add more wireless ‌subscribers than expected in the June quarter.

Reuters • Jul 24, 2026

Crude Oil Down Over 4%; Verizon Raises Earnings Forecast

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Friday.

Benzinga • Jul 24, 2026

Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said ​on Friday the ‌company has secured a deal ​with Google , valued ​at more than $1 ⁠billion, to provide ​dark fiber connectivity ​for the search engine giant's data centers.

Reuters • Jul 24, 2026

Verizon Earnings Beat But Revenue Light Amid Lower Phone Upgrades

Verizon topped Q2 earnings estimates and added more "postpaid" phone subscribers than expected. But revenue fell short.

Investors Business Daily • Jul 24, 2026

Verizon's stock rises as earnings show the company is no longer a ‘hunting ground'

The wireless company beat subscriber expectations while pulling back on costly promotions.

Market Watch • Jul 24, 2026

Why Verizon Stock Climbed Today

Customer gains and lower costs are driving Verizon's cash flow sharply higher. AI data centers could light up the wireless leader's dark fiber.

The Motley Fool • 18 hours ago

Verizon Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, July 24.

Benzinga • Jul 24, 2026

Verizon shares rise as earnings beat and guidance boost offset revenue miss

Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ, XETRA:BAC) shares rose about 3% on Friday morning after the company reported second quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations for adjusted earnings and raised its full-year outlook, despite revenue coming in below forecasts. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.30 for the quarter ended June 30, ahead of analyst estimates of $1.27 to $1.28.

Proactive Investors • Jul 24, 2026