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Verizon Q2 Earnings Beat, Revenue Misses on Fewer Phone Upgrades

Verizon Communications reported second-quarter earnings that topped analyst estimates and added more postpaid phone subscribers than expected, but revenue came in below forecasts due to fewer phone upgrades.

July 24, 2026
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Source: Investor's Business Daily
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Key Numbers

earnings per share
beat estimates (exact figure not provided)
revenue
below expectations (exact figure not provided)
postpaid subscriber additions
exceeded expectations (exact figure not provided)

Verizon Communications (VZ) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that beat analyst estimates and added more postpaid phone subscribers than expected, though revenue fell short.

Key Financial Results

MetricQ2 2025Consensus
Earnings per share (EPS)Beat estimatesExact figure not disclosed
RevenueBelow expectationsExact figure not disclosed
Postpaid phone net additionsExceeded expectationsExact figure not disclosed

Highlights from the Report

The company attributed strong subscriber additions to demand for its unlimited plans and promotional offers, while revenue was impacted by lower phone upgrade activity.

Guidance

No specific guidance for the upcoming quarter was provided.

Stock Reaction

Stock price reaction was not mentioned in the report.

What This Means for Investors

The results show Verizon's ability to attract new subscribers despite revenue pressures, potentially indicating a competitive pricing strategy. Focus remains on subscriber growth as a key metric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates.

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