In 2026, Verizon outperformed its telecom rivals with a 29% stock gain, driven by strong subscriber growth, cost improvements, and fiber expansion after acquiring Frontier Communications. AT&T showed modest gains with steady fiber growth and increased buybacks, while T-Mobile's stock fell 9% despite strong revenue and EBITDA growth due to rising competition and shareholder concerns. Investors should watch upcoming Q3 reports for signs of sustained momentum and consider cautious positioning given Verizon's strong run and T-Mobile's pressured valuation.
Verizon and Realty Income both offer dividend yields around 5%, but Verizon is favored for retirement investments due to stronger earnings growth, better cash flow, and a healthier balance sheet. Realty Income boasts a longer dividend increase streak...
The article compares two popular U.S. retirement income ETFs: Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI). SCHD focuses on growing qualified dividends from strong American companies, offering a lower yield (~3...
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 payou...
