Verizon's stock has risen 21.4% this year, driven by its high 5.78% dividend yield, but its free cash flow is declining and debt is high, making it a potential value trap. In contrast, AT&T offers accelerating free cash flow, strong subscriber growth, and a large capital return plan, including $45 billion to shareholders through 2028. AT&T trades at lower earnings multiples and is expanding its fiber network aggressively, positioning it as a more attractive investment for income-focused investors than Verizon right now.
This monthly series highlights five large-cap, dividend-paying stocks trading at significant discounts compared to their historical norms, selected from over 7,500 U.S.-listed companies. The primary list offers an average yield of 4.2%, with two addi...
Verizon Communications announced a quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share, maintaining the same rate as the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on August 3, 2026, to shareholders recorded by July 10, 2026. Verizon highlighted its 20 cons...
Verizon Communications announced a quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on August 3, 2026, to shareholders recorded by July 10, 2026. CEO Dan Schulman emphasized Verizon's strong ...
Four S&P 500 stocks—VICI Properties, Verizon, AT&T, and Franklin Resources—are highlighted for their high dividend yields and strong free cash flow, making them attractive buys under a 'safer' dividend dog strategy. Analyst forecasts predict net gain...
Verizon Communications announced the pricing terms for its tender offers to repurchase 20 series of debt securities issued by itself and certain subsidiaries. The offers include 'Any and All' notes and 'Waterfall' notes, with specific deadlines for t...
