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Verizon's Q3 2026 operating margin recovery to 25.2%—the highest in ten quarters—suggests the company may be exiting a period of elevated promotional and integration costs, while quarterly operating cash flow has proven resilient within a $7.8B–$11.5B range and covered the $2.9B–$3.0B quarterly dividend 2.7x–3.9x in…
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Revenue has plateaued within a $32.8B–$36.4B quarterly band with Q3 2026 growth of only 1.5% year-over-year, though operating margin rebounded to 25.2% from 21.0% in the prior quarter, suggesting promotional pressures may be easing even as EPS volatility (year-over-year declines in three of ten quarters) clouds underlying earnings power.
Verizon's acquisition of Frontier has added approximately 15 million new locations, with 9 million already equipped with fiber, driving a projected 7% free cash flow growth for fiscal year 2026.
In Q1 2026, Verizon added 55,000 subscribers, marking its first quarter of net mobile additions since 2013, indicating a turnaround in customer acquisition.
Verizon is implementing a $5 billion transformation program aimed at cost savings and synergies from the Frontier acquisition, expected to enhance profitability.
Verizon has a substantial net debt of $165.8 billion, which has increased due to the Frontier acquisition, impacting free cash flow available for buybacks.
Verizon faces strong competition in the wireless and fiber markets from rivals like AT&T and T-Mobile, with its subscriber growth trailing competitors.
Despite recent improvements, Verizon's postpaid phone churn rate has increased in some periods, posing risks to revenue and profitability.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 26, 2026 | $1.31+3.1% vs $1.27 | $34.3B-1.3% vs $34.8B |
Q3 2026 Jul 24, 2026 | $1.30+1.6% vs $1.28 | $34.3B-2.6% vs $35.2B |
Q2 2026 Apr 27, 2026 | $1.28+5.8% vs $1.21 | $34.4B-1.2% vs $34.8B |
Q1 2026 Jan 30, 2026 | $1.09+3.8% vs $1.05 | $36.4B+0.9% vs $36.1B |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45.69 | $190.78B | 11.58 | 2.52% | 11.78% | 15.53% | 5.94% | |
| $21.63 | $148.22B | 11.33 | 2.71% | 10.14% | 10.35% | 5.27% | |
| $162.01 | $173.78B | 15.36 | 8.49% | 12.05% | 19.86% | 2.25% | |
| $3.99 | $4.11B | -6.00 | -5.39% | -5.83% | -36.54% | 0.03% | |
| $9.65 | $534.27M | -12.97 | 9.08% | -14.86% | -4.45% | 1.21% | |
| $32.87 | $3.49B | 6.92 | -75.26% | 43.48% | 10.33% | 2.32% |
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) reported $139.39B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $138.19B in fiscal year 2025. That is 374% more than the $29.16B of fiscal year 1996.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) grew revenue by 1.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) earned $16.42B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 11.8% net margin).
Yes. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) pays a dividend that yields 5.94% at the current price, a high yield.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) had a return on equity (ROE) of 15.5% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) generated $8.57B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has a dividend payout ratio of 67%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
