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Dividend position
Verizon’s dividend now sits well over 6% and management is committed to its slow but steady growth rate of around 2% per year. This quarter’s earnings and increased guidance on free cash to $20 billion should keep the stock steady on its dividend growth path forward.
Year | Annual Dividend | Notes |
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2021 | $2.535 | $0.6275 → $0.64/qtr |
2022 | $2.585 | $0.64 → $0.6525/qtr |
2023 | $2.635 | $0.6525 → $0.6650/qtr |
2024 | $2.685 | $0.6650 → $0.6775/qtr |
2025 YTD | $1.355 | Two quarters at $0.6775/qtr |
Verizon Growth Rates
Here’s how Verizon’s growth rates for Q2 look:
Metric | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | YoY Change |
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Revenue | $34.50B | $32.80B | 5.21% |
Net Income | $5.12B | $4.59B | 11.50% |
Cash And Equivalents | $3.44B | $2.43B | 41.24% |
Total Assets | $383.29B | $379.15B | 1.09% |
Total Liabilities | $217.97B | $281.61B | -22.60% |
Shareholders Equity | $104.36B | $96.17B | 8.51% |
Operating Cash Flow | $16.76B | $9.48B | 76.67% |
Capital Expenditures | $7.95B | $3.86B | 106.09% |
Free Cash Flow | $8.80B | $5.63B | 56.49% |
CEO Quotes
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said the strong Q2 performance reflects the company’s high-quality, industry-leading customer base, multiple growth paths and inherent strength. “With momentum and a clear path forward, we are raising our full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow,” he added, reflecting a decidedly bullish outlook as VZ heads into the second half.
Why is Verizon Rising?
Verizon’s stock is now up 4.7% as of 7:13 a.m. ET, that’s a strong move for a stock like Verizon that’s now purchased mostly for its dividend yield.
Clearly, investors are impressed with last quarter, but the more important aspect of earnings driving this reaction is very likely the company’s raising of full-year guidance. The company now expects:
- Adjusted EBITDA5Â growth of 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent.
- Adjusted EPS5Â growth of 1.0 percent to 3.0 percent.
- Cash flow from operations of $37.0 billion to $39.0 billion.
- Free cash flow5Â of $19.5 billion to $20.5 billion.
All this while capital expenditures stay at prior forecasts of $17.5 billion to $18.5 billion.
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Q2 earnings are out and investors should be happy today. Right after releasing earnings, the stock moved up about 4% and as of 7:08 a.m. ET is up 4.55%.Â
Let’s examine all the key data points from Verizon’s earnings.Â
Earnings HighlightsÂ
- Verizon Surpasses EPS Estimates with Strong Q2 2025 Performance
- Verizon Raises Full-Year Guidance Following Robust Q2 Results
- Verizon’s Wireless Revenue Hits $20.9 Billion in Q2 2025
- Broadband Growth Boosts Verizon’s Q2 2025 Financials
- Verizon’s Net Income Climbs to $5.1 Billion in Q2 2025
- CEO Hans Vestberg Highlights Verizon’s Market Leadership and Innovation
Broader Earnings SummaryÂ
Verizon Communications reported strong financial performance for Q2 2025, with total operating revenue reaching $34.5 billion, a 5.2% increase year-over-year. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $1.22 and a GAAP EPS of $1.18. Analyst estimates called for earnings of $1.18.Â
Net income rose to $5.1 billion from $4.7 billion in the same quarter last year. Verizon’s wireless service revenue was $20.9 billion, marking a 2.2% increase. The company added over 300,000 net additions across mobility and broadband, and its broadband connections grew by 12.2% year-over-year. CEO Hans Vestberg highlighted the company’s market leadership and innovation in customer service. Verizon raised its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.
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