Verizon Communications Inc

VZ

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ISIN null / Valor 1095642

New York Stock Exchange, Inc (2025-12-24)

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Verizon Communications Inc
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About company

Verizon Communications Inc., with its global headquarters in New York City, is a prominent player in the technology and communications industry, having been established in the year 2000. As of 2023, the company reported revenues of $134.0 billion, underscoring its significant impact on the market. Verizon is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including voice, data, and video solutions, which are supported by its award-winning networks and platforms. These offerings are designed to meet the evolving demands for mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security from its diverse customer base. The company's operational footprint spans across the globe, with office locations, call centers, and employees situated near major technology hubs in various international cities. This strategic positioning allows Verizon to maintain its status as one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, catering to a wide array of customer needs in the digital age.

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Key financials

EPS was $1.17 in 3Q 2025 (vs. $0.78 in 3Q 2024); adjusted EPS was $1.21 (vs. $1.19). Consolidated net income was $5.1 billion (vs. $3.4 billion) and consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $12.8 billion (vs. $12.5 billion).

Revenue

Total operating revenue was $33.8 billion in 3Q 2025, up 1.5% year‑over‑year. Wireless service revenue was $21.0 billion (industry‑leading), up 2.1% YoY; wireless equipment revenue was $5.6 billion, up 5.2% YoY.

Cash flow and free cash flow

Cash flow from operations for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2025 was $28.0 billion (vs. $26.5B prior year). Free cash flow for the nine months was $15.8 billion (vs. $14.5B).

Debt and leverage

Total unsecured debt at end of 3Q 2025 was $119.7 billion (net unsecured debt $112.0B). Unsecured debt to consolidated net income (LTM) was 5.9x and net unsecured debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA was 2.2x.

Broadband momentum

Verizon added 306,000 broadband connections in 3Q 2025, including 261,000 fixed wireless access (FWA) additions (FWA base ~5.4M). Fios internet added 61,000 net subs (best quarter in two years); total broadband connections exceeded 13.2 million, up 11.1% YoY.

Consumer segment

Consumer revenue was $26.1 billion, up 2.9% YoY; consumer wireless service revenue was $17.4 billion, up 2.4%. Consumer ARPA was $147.91, up 2.0%. Retail postpaid phone net losses were 7,000 (vs. +18,000 in 3Q 2024). Consumer operating income was $7.7 billion (margin 29.4%).

Business segment

Verizon Business revenue was $7.1 billion, down 2.8% YoY; business wireless service revenue rose 0.7% to $3.6 billion. Business added 110,000 wireless retail postpaid net subs (51,000 postpaid phones). Business operating income rose 12.7% to $637 million (margin 8.9%).

Outlook and guidance

Verizon reiterated full‑year 2025 guidance: total wireless service revenue growth 2.0–2.8%; adjusted EBITDA growth 2.5–3.5%; adjusted EPS growth 1.0–3.0%; cash flow from operations $37.0–39.0B; free cash flow $19.5–20.5B; capex expected within or below $17.5–18.5B range. Guidance excludes assumptions about the pending Frontier acquisition.

CEO direction

CEO Dan Schulman emphasized a rapid, fiscal‑discipline‑driven shift to a “customer‑first” culture and large‑scale transformation of cost structure and financial profile to return Verizon to growth.

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