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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.

Oath Inc.

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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Verizon has a lot of debt, and when it needs to be refinanced it could be costly to the company.

Verizon's Incredible Debt Problem

Forty-five percent of small business are looking at AI solutions to enable more time to be spent on core business operations

Verizon Annual State of Small Business Survey finds small businesses want AI in challenging economy

Small businesses can access free courses, 1:1 coaching, peer networking and an opportunity to apply for a $10,000 grant Small businesses can access free courses, 1:1 coaching, peer networking and an opportunity to apply for a $10,000 grant

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers new grants, more free resources for small businesses

Gathering includes expert panel promoting Cybersecurity Awareness Month, plus innovative demos showcasing Verizon's leading technologies Gathering includes expert panel promoting Cybersecurity Awareness Month, plus innovative demos showcasing Verizon's leading technologies

Verizon hosts cybersecurity event at its new executive business center in New Jersey

As a deep-value-oriented investor, I'm often looking at stocks that look cheap but are often value traps and Verizon could potentially be in that group. Investors largely buy Verizon just for the yield; this has caused the stock to trade as a risky bond proxy. We expect the dividend to continue but there is little expected upside.

Verizon: Trading Like A Risky Bond Proxy

Verizon offers an 8% dividend yield and is making progress on expanding its 5G home internet product. Management has committed to deleveraging its balance sheet with the promise of share repurchases and faster dividend increases. Despite potential lead liabilities and muted growth rates, the improving safety of the dividend yield could lead to multiple expansion.

Verizon: One Of The Few High Yielding Stocks I'm Buying Today

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Verizon Communications, Cisco Systems, and AbbVie are all high-yielding dividend stocks that provide good value. These stocks are all cheap buys, trading at low future earnings multiples.

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Dividend companies are facing challenges as interest rates rise, making their cash payouts less appealing compared to risk-free government securities and low-risk corporate bonds. Verizon Communications is an example of a company that still offers a hefty yield of 8.62%. While Verizon has a long history of paying dividends, its financial track record and declining cash flows raise concerns about its ability to sustain its payments in the long run.

Verizon: Its Dividend Is Safe, But It's Still Not Best Of Breed

Verizon stock has continued to underperform its peers despite its solid profitability and management's upbeat commentary. Management has increased the dividend and expressed confidence in the company's outlook. However, VZ fell to another low this week. The competitive environment is expected to intensify as growth slows, and Verizon's weak growth metrics are a concern. The critical question is whether these headwinds are priced in.

Verizon: The Hammering Continues - But I'm Giving VZ One More Chance

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Verizon (VZ) and Samsung team up to demonstrate the latest 5G innovation in the upcoming event in Los Angeles.

Verizon (VZ) to Showcase 5G Innovations at Los Angeles Event

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced the launch of a new  online education portal with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) to help upskill and reskill Americans for today's fastest-growing jobs. As recent research reveals, one-third of workers don't have the foundational digital skills necessary to enter today's jobs. Verizon Skill Forward, originally launched in 2020, will leverage Verizon's new strategic partnership with edX to offer tuition-free, technical and professional pathways across in-demand industry sectors, with Verizon covering the cost to learners.

Verizon and edX partner to accelerate skill building for in-demand tech careers

Verizon Communications Inc. management remains optimistic about the company's performance in the second quarter. The telecom industry is undergoing significant changes, requiring Verizon to adapt to maintain its advantage. Determining market share and profitability goals combined with technology changes will be crucial for investors to assess Verizon's dominance in the market.

Verizon: Will Management Get Overconfident?

AT&T (T) and Verizon's (VZ) stock are hovering near their 52-week lows and investors may be wondering if there is an opportunity here.

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In general, I suggest building diversified investment portfolios with a reduced risk level, combining both high dividend yield and dividend growth companies. In today's article, I will introduce you to 2 high dividend yield companies that can play a significant role within your investment portfolio to generate extra income via dividends. Both companies have significant competitive advantages, are financially healthy, and currently have an attractive Valuation, implying that they could result in excellent acquisitions this month.

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Verizon (VZ) is undertaking positive actions to identify and eliminate stray Radio Frequency signals that negatively impact end user connectivity.

Verizon (VZ) Treads the Extra Mile for Improved Connectivity

Verizon's share price is down 31% from its 52-week high and near its lowest price in 13 years. Tax loss harvesting can help investors reduce the impact of these losses and potentially lower their tax liability. Replacing old shares with new, properly executed, allows the harvesting of tax losses and maintaining current asset allocation.

Verizon Stock: Ripe For Tax Loss Harvesting

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In the volatile stock market landscape, investors often seek guidance from the most successful figures in the industry. Warren Buffett, often called the Oracle of Omaha, is undeniably one of our time's most revered and accomplished investors.

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Telecom giant Verizon Communications Inc. NYSE: VZ shares are trading near its 52-week lows, sporting an 8.62% annual dividend yield. The company has made a conscious effort to raise its dividend annually, which it's done for the 17th consecutive year, raising its quarterly dividend to 66.5 cents, up from 65.25 cents.

Verizon Dials Up Cash and Upside For Your Portfolio

Markets have been under pressure, with the average stock down on the year. We need to closely watch customer trends in Verizon. VZ's free cash flow and dividend coverage are in focus.

Verizon: A Pivotal Moment Cometh

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The Summer 2023 edition of Fortune Magazine revealed 500 biggest U.S. companies by revenue. The latest quest to sniff-out the best dividend buys focused on 68 industry leaders using YCharts 10/5/23 data. Those 68 industry leaders were segmented into 21 business sectors ranging (alphabetically) from apparel to wholesalers. 58 dividend yielding stocks highlighted those 68 industry leaders and ranged from 0.19% to 9.28% in annual yield and ranged from -55.55% to 52.81% in broker-estimated one-year price-target-upsides by YCharts 10/5/23 reckoning.

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Jobs data was strong today, but interest rates rose, which could hurt Verizon's borrowing costs. Eyes will be on Verizon's free cash flow when results are reported later this month.

Why Verizon Stock Dropped 3.3% on Friday

Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. were sinking toward their lowest close in more than 13 years amid a selloff in telecommunications names.

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