Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
NYSE • Communication Services
October 16, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
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Where the Money Goes
Q2 2026In plain terms: out of every $100 in revenue, Verizon Communications Inc. keeps $11 as net profit.
Fundamentals & Financials
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Earnings
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Verizon Communications beat on adjusted EPS but missed revenue consensus in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, based on preliminary results reported on July 24. Revenue fell 0.7% to about $34.3 billion, versus about $35.2 billion expected, while adjusted EPS of $1.30 topped the $1.27 estimate by +2.4% and rose from $1.22 a year earlier. Net income came in at about $3.8 billion, down 23.3% from about $5.0 billion a year ago, as gross margin held near 47% and operating margin was about 21%. Operating cash flow was about $10.4 billion, Verizon repurchased about $1.0 billion of stock, and it paid about $3.0 billion in dividends. Next-period consensus is adjusted EPS of $1.30 on revenue of $34.95 billion.
Next report — what to expect
Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) reports next on October 20, 2026. Consensus expectations call for EPS of $1.29 on revenue of $34.80 billion; as trailing context, revenue declined -0.7% year over year last quarter. Verizon has beaten EPS in 7 of 8 most recent quarters, keeping focus on whether it repeats that pattern.
About Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) provides wireless and wireline communications services, selling mobile service plans, internet access, devices, and business connectivity tools across the telecommunications sector. The company generated $138.2 billion in FY2025 revenue. It operates worldwide and serves consumers, businesses, and government customers.
Today's Snapshot
VZ closed 0.9% higher at 44.78, outperforming a weaker sector. Volume was about half of its usual level. Verizon added 193,000 home-internet connections over its mobile network in the second quarter.
Trading Volume
Below 10d avg (30.7M)
15.1M
vs S&P 500 Today
Outperforming Market
+1.99%
Updated: October 16, 2026 at 20:11 UTC
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Technical Indicators
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- EMA (5 indicators)$44.66 - $46.70Sell
- RSI (14)42.98Neutral
- Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3)59.29Neutral
- MACD Level (12, 26)-1.14Sell
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