Verizon has paid its quarterly dividend of $0.7075, marking 20 consecutive years of dividend increases and yielding about 5.6%, nearly double the S&P 500 average. The company’s adjusted earnings and free cash flow comfortably cover the dividend payout, with a payout ratio near 56% and free cash flow covering dividends by roughly 1.9 times. However, Verizon’s debt rose to $172.5 billion after its Frontier acquisition, increasing leverage to 2.5 times adjusted EBITDA, which management aims to reduce to 2.0-2.25 times by 2027. Despite the debt concerns, the market seems confident in Verizon’s turnaround, reflected in a 29.71% share price gain year to date.
Verizon is actively preparing its network infrastructure and emergency response teams as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, potentially becoming the first Atlantic hurricane of the season. The company is staging mobile assets, topping o...
Verizon and AT&T both offer attractive dividend yields, but Verizon stands out as the more reliable choice for long-term investors. Verizon's dividend yield is higher at 6.2%, supported by strong free cash flow growth, manageable debt levels, and a c...
T-Mobile and Verizon both raised their 2026 guidance but are pursuing very different strategies. T-Mobile focuses on growing its subscriber base and market share, driven by premium plans and rural expansion, while Verizon prioritizes steady income th...
