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VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
$49.78
-0.42
(-0.83%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 207.838B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 797.737M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Communication Services | |||||
| Industry: | Telecommunications Services | |||||
| CEO: | Daniel H. Schulman | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 89900 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.verizon.com |
Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company’s Business segment is dedicated to providing enterprise-level solutions. It offers comprehensive network connectivity products, including private networking, private cloud integration, virtual and software-defined networking, and high-speed internet access services. This segment further delivers sophisticated internet protocol-based voice and video communication tools, unified communications and collaboration platforms, and specialized customer contact center solutions. Beyond core connectivity, it provides a suite of managed services and data security offerings. Its extensive portfolio also covers domestic and international voice and data services, such as calling, messaging, conferencing, advanced contact center functionalities, and dedicated private line and data access networks. Moreover, the Business segment furnishes customer premises equipment, along with essential installation, maintenance, and on-site support services, and a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services. By December 31, 2021, this segment had approximately 27 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 477 thousand wireline broadband connections. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and holds its corporate headquarters in New York, New York. The company, which was originally known as Bell Atlantic Corporation, officially adopted its current name in June 2000.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 133,974,000 | 134,788,000 | 138,191,000 |
| Gross Profit | 61,463,000 | 62,799,000 | 63,077,000 |
| EBITDA | 40,136,000 | 47,524,000 | 47,715,000 |
| Operating Income | 28,831,000 | 30,604,000 | 29,259,000 |
| Net Income | 11,614,000 | 17,506,000 | 17,174,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 380,255,000 | 384,711,000 | 404,258,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 286,456,000 | 284,136,000 | 298,517,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 92,430,000 | 99,237,000 | 105,741,000 |
| Total Debt | 174,942,000 | 168,357,000 | 181,643,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,065,000 | 4,194,000 | 19,048,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 37,475,000 | 36,912,000 | 37,137,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -18,767,000 | -17,990,000 | -17,011,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 18,708,000 | 18,922,000 | 20,126,000 |
| Net Income | 12,095,000 | 17,949,000 | 17,174,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -614,000 | 1,138,000 | 14,535,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 147,120,393.921 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 153,481,082.662 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 150,003,410.220 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 50,693,285.143 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 52,884,988.139 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 51,686,686.285 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 26,174,954.576 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 27,654,789.136 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 26,845,695.006 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 34,293,221.651 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 35,775,874.756 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 34,965,242.125 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 6.350 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 6.540 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 6.190 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 7 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 5 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Open: | 49.56 | Previous Close: | 50.19 | |
| Day Low: | 49.12 | Day High: | 49.9 | |
| Year Low: | 38.39 | Year High: | 51.68 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 45.83 | Price Avg 200: | 45.39 | |
| Volume: | 6.914M | Average Volume: | 25.636M |
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