Verizon Exceeds Q2 Expectations, Revenue Hits 15-Quarter High

Verizon has reported Q2 results exceeding EPS expectations, with revenue growing 5.2% YoY to $34.5 billion, the strongest growth in 15 quarters. Adjusted EPS reached $1.22, driven by a 4.1% YoY increase in adjusted EBITDA to $12.8 billion. The company raised its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA and EPS, projecting 2.5-3.5% EBITDA growth and 1-3% EPS growth. Verizon's strong performance is expected to positively impact AT&T and T-Mobile, and the company offers an attractive dividend yield of 6.4%.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenue growing 5.2% year-over-year (YoY) to $34.5 billion. This marks the strongest quarterly growth in 15 quarters. The company also exceeded earnings per share (EPS) expectations, with adjusted EPS reaching $1.22, driven by a 4.1% YoY increase in adjusted EBITDA to $12.8 billion [1].

Key highlights include a 2.2% YoY increase in wireless service revenue to $20.9 billion, and the addition of over 300,000 net customers across mobility and broadband. The company's broadband strategy continues to pay dividends, with 293,000 broadband net additions in Q2, including 278,000 fixed wireless access additions. Total broadband connections grew 12.2% YoY to 12.9 million [1].

Verizon's strong performance has led the company to raise its full-year guidance. The company now projects adjusted EBITDA growth of 2.5-3.5% and adjusted EPS growth of 1.0-3.0% for 2025. The company also expects free cash flow to reach $19.5-20.5 billion for the year [1].

Verizon's robust financial performance is expected to have a positive impact on its peers, including AT&T and T-Mobile. Additionally, the company offers an attractive dividend yield of 6.4%, making it an attractive investment for income-focused investors [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VZ/verizon-raises-financial-guidance-for-adjusted-ebitda-adjusted-eps-2i9p9ba1ksyi.html