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Verizon Communications Inc.

NYSE-VZ

Company Overview

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-enabled internet devices, such as tablets, and other wireless-enabled connected devices comprising smart watches. It also provides residential fixed connectivity solutions, such as internet, video, and voice services; and sells network access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment provides network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud connectivity, virtual and software defined networking, and internet access services; and internet protocol-based voice and video services, unified communications and collaboration tools, and customer contact center solutions. This segment also offers a suite of management and data security services; domestic and global voice and data solutions, such as voice calling, messaging services, conferencing, contact center solutions, and private line and data access networks; customer premises equipment; installation, maintenance, and site services; and Internet of Things products and services. As of December 31, 2021, it had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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    Verizon Communications Inc.

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    www.verizon.com

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    Diversified Telecommunication Services

  • Year Founded

    1983

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Bulls Say

  • A focus on network strength over the past 15 years has put Verizon in an enviable position. Its wireless network provides the broadest coverage in the industry, and its reputation with customers is sterling.

  • With the largest customer base in the US, Verizon is the most efficient carrier in the industry, delivering better profitability than its rivals.

  • Verizon shares offer a fantastic dividend yield. The payout consumes less than 60% of free cash flow, providing plenty of cushion to maintain this income stream for shareholders.

Bears Say

  • Rival carriers have rapidly deployed new spectrum and technology to add coverage and capacity. Verizon’s network leadership is a thing of the past.

  • Verizon’s fixed-line business is a disaster, earning minimal profits and facing years of high costs necessary to support declining revenue.

  • Verizon’s balance sheet isn’t the fortress it once was. Because of the dividend, paying down debt takes time, limiting strategic flexibility and shareholder returns.

Source: Morningstar Analysis - Oct 30, 2025

What's happening

Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

Verizon Faces Significant Challenges Amid Market Pressures

  • Verizon Communications Inc. experienced a notable decline in stock performance over the past month, reflecting broader concerns within the telecommunications sector.
  • Strategic decisions and competitive pressures have negatively impacted investor sentiment, particularly following a downgrade from Morgan Stanley.
  • Despite some positive developments, ongoing operational challenges and high debt levels overshadowed any gains made during this period.

Over the past month, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) saw its stock decline by 3.5%. This underperformance is starkly contrasted with the S&P 500's gain of 3.2%, resulting in a relative underperformance of -6.7%. The company also lagged behind the Communication Services (XLC) sector by 7.7%, highlighting significant challenges faced within its market segment.

The downward trend was exacerbated by bearish sentiments surrounding strategic decisions and market dynamics affecting VZ’s outlook. A critical factor was Morgan Stanley's decision to lower its price target for VZ to $47, which reflected an updated perspective on the company's performance amid challenging conditions in the telecommunications landscape. Additionally, discussions about competitive threats from new entrants like SpaceX's Starlink raised concerns among investors regarding potential disruptions.

While there were some positive indicators earlier in December—such as an increase in wireless revenue and consistent dividend declarations—these were largely overshadowed by persistent operational difficulties and elevated debt levels that could hinder future growth prospects for Verizon. Furthermore, announcements regarding significant layoffs raised alarms about workforce morale and long-term stability within the organization.

Verizon’s initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure received mixed reactions from investors; collaborations with Kodiak AI for autonomous trucking solutions showcased innovation potential but did not sufficiently mitigate negative perceptions stemming from financial restructuring efforts and external competition pressures.

Overall, despite occasional bullish activity indicating stable earnings coverage through dividends, bearish trends dominated due to strategic shifts and competitive threats facing Verizon during this period.

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