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VZ Earning Date, Transcript Summary & Report

Verizon Communications Inc
$
43.030
-2.590(-5.680%)

VZ Earnings Prediction

The chart below shows how VZ performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, VZ sees a +0.80% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.25% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.49%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.

VZ Key Earning Data

2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
35.68B
1.57%
7.05%
Gross Margin
44.43%
1.09%
-7.50%
Operating Margin
21.33%
6.12%
-13.50%
Net Margin
14.33%
295.77%
40.08%
EPS
1.18
284.37%
51.28%
No Data Available

VZ Earnings Analysis

Verizon Communications Inc Corporation (VZ.N) Earnings Conference Call

Positive

  • Wireless Revenue Growth: Wireless service revenue grew by 2.7% year-over-year, indicating strong demand and effective pricing strategies.

  • Record EBITDA Achievement: Verizon achieved a record EBITDA of $12.5 billion in Q3, showcasing operational efficiency and profitability.

  • Strong Cash Flow Generation: The company generated $6 billion in cash flow during the quarter, reflecting robust financial health and cash generation capabilities.

  • Subscriber Growth Improvement: Verizon added 239,000 net postpaid phone subscribers, marking a significant improvement in customer acquisition and retention efforts.

  • Broadband Subscriber Expansion: The Fixed Wireless Access subscriber base surpassed 1.5 million, contributing to a total of nearly 12 million broadband customers, demonstrating successful expansion in the broadband market.

Negative

  • Wireless Revenue Slowdown: Financial Results: Wireless service revenue growth was only 2.7%, indicating a slowdown compared to previous quarters.

  • Subscriber Loss Decline: Operating Highlights: The company reported a net loss of 239,000 postpaid phone subscribers, a significant decline from the previous quarter's gains.

  • Broadband Subscriber Growth: Customer Growth: The broadband segment added only 389,000 subscribers, falling short of expectations and indicating potential market saturation.

  • Cash Flow Impact: Cost Management: Cash taxes increased by $2.5 billion year-to-date, impacting overall cash flow and financial flexibility.

  • Increased Leverage Target: Negative Corporate Actions: The company announced a long-term leverage target increase to 2.0x to 2.25x, indicating a more cautious approach to debt management amid rising costs.

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Operating Highlights iconOperating Highlights
Risks or Challenges iconRisks or Challenges
Strategic Initiatives & Outlook iconStrategic Initiatives & Outlook
Shareholder Return Plan iconShareholder Return Plan

VZ FAQs

How does VZ typically perform around its earnings report dates?

VZ's stock performance around earnings reports can vary, but historical data shows specific patterns, such as a +0.80% change leading up to the report and a +0.25% change in the 10 days following the release.

Is Earnings call transcript: Verizon beats Q4 2024 earnings forecast, stock rises positive or negative?

How can historical earnings data help predict future stock performance?

VZ Earnings Deck

Earnings call transcript: Verizon beats Q4 2024 earnings forecast, stock rises

VZ Earning Call Sentiment

Earnings call transcript: Verizon beats Q4 2024 earnings forecast, stock rises

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VZ.N

-5.68%
Positive
Verizon's earnings call suggests a positive outlook due to strong financial performance, including record EBITDA and increased wireless service revenue. The dividend increase and potential share buybacks further boost sentiment. Despite risks like natural disasters and competitive pressures, Verizon's strategic initiatives in AI, fixed wireless, and broadband expansion indicate growth potential. The Q&A reveals cautious optimism, with management avoiding specifics on service revenue growth and AI impacts. Overall, the positive financial performance and strategic growth initiatives outweigh the risks, suggesting a positive stock price movement.