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Verizon

Oath Inc, is the umbrella company of Verizon's digital content subdivisions. It's brands include HuffPo, TechCrunch, Tumblr, MapQuest, among many others.

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Verizon Communications, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of communications, information, and entertainment products and services. It operates through the Consumer and Business segments. The Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wire line communications services and products. The Business segment offers wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing services, corporate networking solutions, security and managed network services, local and long-distance voice services, and network access to deliver various IoT services and products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Verizon reports Q4 revenue growth, eyes wireless service expansion

Verizon's Q4 2022 performance showed revenue growth but faced challenges with declining EPS. The company aims to leverage opportunities in wireless service revenue growth and C-band spectrum benefits to drive future profitability and network quality.

Verizon reports solid Q1 performance, eyes growth and efficiency

Verizon's Q1 2023 showcased strong performance and strategic focus on growth areas.
The company's emphasis on customer experience, network quality, and cost efficiency is notable.
Opportunities lie in expanding service revenue, transitioning customers, and participating in government programs.
Challenges include managing bad debt accrual rates, transitioning to unlimited plans, and addressing operational efficiency.

Verizon reports solid Q2 earnings, focuses on network innovation

Verizon's Q2 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, growth in key segments, and a focus on network quality and innovation. The company is on track to meet its 2023 financial guidance through disciplined execution and cost savings initiatives. Challenges include legacy network issues and prepaid revenue headwinds, while opportunities lie in sequential revenue improvements and growth in Fios and fixed wireless access.

Verizon reports robust Q3 earnings, focuses on network innovation

Verizon's Q3 performance showcased strong revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow growth, driven by postpaid phone and broadband gains, with a focus on operational efficiency.
The company faces challenges in competitive markets and debt reduction but remains committed to financial discipline and technological advancements for future success.
Opportunities lie in expanding private network initiatives, leveraging C-Band spectrum benefits, and enhancing network technology to drive customer experience and growth.
Verizon's strategic focus on balancing profitability with customer value, along with its commitment to debt reduction and network innovation, positions it for continued success.

Verizon reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in wireless services

Verizon's Q4 2023 performance showcased strong financial and operational achievements, with a focus on sustainable growth strategies and customer value. The company's strengths in dividend increases, successful partnerships, and cost control efforts position it well for future opportunities, despite challenges in debt reduction and operational restructuring.

Verizon reports robust Q1 growth, eyes spectrum expansion for future

Verizon's Q1 performance reflects solid momentum and progress, with growth in key financial metrics and strategic focus on AI, broadband, and customer service.
The company's strengths lie in asset base quality, successful consumer offerings, and long-term revenue opportunities through 5G and edge computing.
Challenges include managing cost growth, evaluating funding opportunities, and balancing value and growth in broadband markets, while seizing opportunities for spectrum expansion.

Verizon reports solid Q2 performance, eyes growth through network advancements

Verizon's Q2 2024 performance showcased strength in wireless services and strategic capital allocation.
While facing industry challenges, the company's focus on growth opportunities and network advancements positions it well for the future.
Analysts' questions highlighted areas of concern and opportunities for Verizon to navigate the evolving telecom landscape.

Verizon plans sustainable investments for growth amidst market challenges

Verizon's Q3 call showcased a strategic focus on sustainable investments, customer value, and market share growth. The company's approach to fixed wireless and fiber markets aims to provide choice and drive economic benefits. Challenges include balancing investments and maintaining competitive perks offerings.

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The most recent quarter was a pivotal moment for Verizon's profitability and the company's ability to reduce debt. Free cash flow tailwinds will likely persist beyond the short-term and with that the dividend appears safe. Strong business momentum and improved margins have also strengthened the case for an upward multiple repricing opportunity.

Verizon: The Recent Quarter Doesn't Seem To Be A One-Off Event

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six months ahead of schedule, Verizon is bringing more choice for customers in Delaware as it completes its deployment of high-speed broadband internet service across the state. Nearly 2,000 homes and businesses in Camden, Dover, Smyrna, Bridgeville and Ocean View now have access to high-speed internet. Over 200 miles of fiber – the equivalent of running fiber between Rehoboth Beach and NYC – were deployed in connection with the build.

Verizon completes high-speed internet expansion in Delaware six months ahead of schedule

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon announced it will host its fourth Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Summit, an all-day experience for small business owners to network and participate in hands-on events designed to help them grow their businesses, in Atlanta, Georgia on November 2, 2023. In partnership with the global professional education and networking platform, Luminary, the summit aims to bring valuable business insights and strategies to area small business owners.

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Verizon's Q3 earnings cleared Wall Street's low bar. Its wireless and broadband segments are both growing again.

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Verizon produced more free cash flow through the first nine months of 2023 than it did in all of 2022. It's generating meaningful excess free cash after paying dividends, giving it money to pay down its debt.

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Verizon reported strong Q3 2023 results, with projected FCF increasing and wireless service revenue growth expected to rise. The market has overlooked Verizon's profitability, leading to undervaluation and a dividend yield of 8.83%. Concerns about Verizon's debt load are overblown, as the company has the financial ability to service and repay its obligations.

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Verizon's stock is soaring Tuesday, putting it on track for its best day in 15 years.

Verizon stock soars toward its best day in almost 15 years

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The shares of the four Dow Jones Industrial Average components that reported results were all rallying Tuesday, and accounted for a little more than half of the Dow's point gain. Verizon Communications Inc.'s stock VZ, +8.68% jumped 8.7% toward their best day in 15 years, 3M Co. shares MMM, +4.82% shot up 4.9% to bounce off an 11-year low and Coca-Cola Co.'s stock KO, +2.60% gained 2.5% toward their best gain in 11 months.

The Dow's 4 earnings reporters' stocks are adding about 60 points to the Dow's price

Verizon beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines. It raised its free-cash-flow guidance for the year by $1 billion to $18 billion.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Hans Vestberg - Chairman & CEO Tony Skiadas - EVP & CFO Brady Connor - SVP, IR Conference Call Participants Phil Cusick - JPMorgan Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley John Hodulik - UBS Brett Feldman - Goldman Sachs Michael Rollins - Citigroup Bryan Kraft - Deutsche Bank Frank Louthan - Raymond James David Barden - Bank of America Craig Moffett - MoffettNathanson Kannan Venkateshwar - Barclays Greg Williams - TD Cowen Tim Horan - Oppenheimer Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Verizon Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen-only mode and the floor will be opened for questions following the presentation.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Solid traction in the wireless business with significant 5G adoption, healthy customer additions and fixed wireless broadband momentum help Verizon (VZ) to beat third-quarter 2023 earnings estimates.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.32 per share a year ago.

Verizon Communications (VZ) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

Verizon is seeing subscriber counts grow. 3M boosted its guidance for the rest of 2023.

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Verizon Communications Inc notched up a fourth successive quarter of broadband customer additions of more than 400,000 in the third quarter although revenue and net income fell back. The Delaware-based telco said the company's performance was highlighted by continued wireless service revenue growth, total broadband net additions, and improving profitability.

Verizon ups free cash flow guidance as broadband adds mount up

Verizon reported Q3 earnings that fell from a year earlier but topped Wall Street estimates. The company added more postpaid wireless subscribers than projected.

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