Verizon Communications has improved operationally with rising EBITDA and subscriber growth, signaling progress toward sustainable growth. However, its revenue declined slightly by 0.7% to $34.3 billion this quarter, and the company's fundamentals remain mixed with a weak balance sheet marked by high debt and declining returns on equity and capital. Despite strong gross margins, Verizon's stock appears overvalued. The company is investing in future growth areas like fiber and AI infrastructure through a $1 billion deal with Alphabet, indicating strategic expansion efforts.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026, returning 27.92% through August compared to the S&P 500's 13.85%. This strong performance is due to SCHD's focus on dividend-paying sectors like semiconductors, healthca...
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) intentionally excludes the top 25% highest-yielding stocks from its index, reducing the income investors receive. This methodology aims to avoid potentially risky high yields but also screens out some strong d...
