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Verizon's Q2 results beat low expectations, but growth targets remain weak, with only a slight EPS guidance increase to 1-3%. The wireless giant boosted free cash flow guidance, but this is largely due to tax legislation, not improving core financials, and offering no long-term benefit. The pending $20B Frontier acquisition brings high debt and ongoing losses, with no EPS accretion expected until 2027, adding risk and distraction.

Verizon delivered a strong Q2 earnings beat, raising guidance and boosting investor confidence despite a challenging macro environment. Dividend safety has improved, with free cash flow coverage supporting potential future increases and maintaining a high yield for income investors. Deleveraging efforts are reducing net debt and leverage ratios, strengthening the balance sheet, and supporting long-term financial health.

Verizon is deeply undervalued, trading at just 9x earnings with a 6.3% yield, offering strong upside versus AT&T and the S&P 500. Upcoming Fed rate cuts, potential AI-enabled iPhone upgrades, and 5G-driven growth from humanoid robots are major catalysts for Verizon's future. Verizon is on track to become a Dividend Aristocrat in four years, which could boost demand from investors and ETFs focused on dividend growth.

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Shares of Verizon Communications (VZ 0.05%) have struggled to keep up with rival AT&T the past couple of years, but the stock recently got a lift after posting solid second quarter results and issuing upbeat guidance. The company's stock price is now up about 7% on the year, while it also carries an over-6% yield.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with ultra-high yields, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.

On the surface, Verizon Communications (VZ 0.56%) released a solid earnings report for the second quarter of 2025. The company benefited from rising revenue, earnings, and free cash flow, and a raised outlook bodes well for the communications stock's progress.

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Verizon Communications (VZ 0.77%) is on a roll. The telecommunications giant recently reported better-than-expected second-quarter results.