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| Verizon Communications (VZ) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why | Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $44.10, down 1.54% in the most recent trading session. The stock has declined 6.86% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500's 1.46% gain. The company is scheduled to report earnings on October 26, 2026, with consensus estimates projecting EPS of $1.27 (up 4.96% YoY) and revenue of $34.81 billion (up 2.93% YoY). VZ currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 8.9, trading at a discount to its industry average of 10.63. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Verizon Communications (VZ) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth | Verizon Communications is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 26 with consensus EPS of $1.27 (up 5% YoY) and revenues of $34.81 billion (up 2.9% YoY). However, the company's negative Earnings ESP of -0.68% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 makes it difficult to predict an earnings beat. In contrast, AT&T is expected to beat consensus estimates with a positive Earnings ESP of +3.77%. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 19, 2026 | bullish | 0.8 | 1 |
| Is Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD) a Strong ETF Right Now? | SPHD is a smart beta ETF launched in 2012 with $3.29 billion in assets, offering exposure to 50 S&P 500 stocks with high dividend yields and low volatility. With a 0.30% expense ratio, 4.87% dividend yield, and year-to-date performance of 9.36%, it presents a reasonable option for value investors, though cheaper alternatives like SCHD and VTV exist with significantly larger asset bases. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 19, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| SpaceX Is Buying Airwaves to Take On the Wireless Carriers. Is the Stock a Buy? | SpaceX agreed to purchase Grain Management's 800 MHz spectrum portfolio for approximately $8 billion to enhance Starlink Mobile's indoor coverage capabilities. While the deal threatens traditional wireless carriers, the analyst argues SpaceX stock remains overvalued at over 80 times sales, with meaningful revenue from mobile service still over a year away. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 18, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| SpaceX Is Changing: Here's What You Need to Know | SpaceX is transitioning from a pure space launch company to an AI and telecommunications giant. While the company will reduce launch frequency in 2026-2027 as it retires Falcon 9 rockets, larger Starship vehicles will compensate with greater payload capacity. The real growth opportunity lies in Starlink's expansion into mobile telecommunications, with V3 satellites promising 100x bandwidth increase. SpaceX recently acquired $8 billion in cellular spectrum licenses to become a major U.S. mobile carrier, rivaling Verizon and AT&T. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 17, 2026 | bearish | -0.5 | 1 |
| Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock | Zacks Premium offers investment tools including Style Scores (Value, Growth, Momentum, and VGM) that complement the Zacks Rank system to help investors identify stocks with the best performance potential. The Zacks Rank #1 stocks have averaged +23.82% annual returns since 1988, more than double the S&P 500. Verizon Communications is highlighted as a stock to watch with a #3 Hold rank and strong Value and VGM Style Scores. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Here's Why Verizon Communications (VZ) is a Strong Value Stock | Zacks Premium offers investment tools including Style Scores (Value, Growth, Momentum, and VGM) that complement the Zacks Rank system to help investors identify stocks with the best performance potential. The Zacks Rank #1 stocks have averaged +23.82% annual returns since 1988, more than double the S&P 500. Verizon Communications is highlighted as a stock to watch with a #3 Hold rank and strong Value and VGM Style Scores. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Before 2026 Ends | Verizon Communications and Pfizer are highlighted as attractive high-yield dividend stocks for income investors. Verizon offers a 6.5% forward dividend yield backed by strong subscriber growth and improved customer retention, while Pfizer provides a 6.1% yield with a 352-consecutive-quarter dividend history and growth potential from its oncology pipeline and 96 research programs. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Before 2026 Ends | Verizon Communications and Pfizer are highlighted as attractive high-yield dividend stocks for income investors. Verizon offers a 6.5% forward dividend yield backed by strong subscriber growth and improved customer retention, while Pfizer provides a 6.1% yield with a 352-consecutive-quarter dividend history and growth potential from its oncology pipeline and 96 research programs. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| The first outdoor next-generation wireless call is complete. Verizon and Ericsson are testing indoor coverage. - Stock Titan | The first outdoor next-generation wireless call is complete. Verizon and Ericsson are testing indoor coverage. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| T, VZ, TMUS Stocks Drop After-Hours — SpaceX Targets Wireless Giants As COO Gwynne Shotwell Sees Room To Win ‘Their Customers’ - Stocktwits | T, VZ, TMUS Stocks Drop After-Hours — SpaceX Targets Wireless Giants As COO Gwynne Shotwell Sees Room To Win ‘Their Customers’ Stocktwits | View source ↗ | Stocktwits | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| VZ Stock Is Up 22% This Year: How Much More Upside Does Wall Street See? - Stocktwits | VZ Stock Is Up 22% This Year: How Much More Upside Does Wall Street See? Stocktwits | View source ↗ | Stocktwits | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Verizon delivers extra value with free safety, family and AI perks | Verizon announced enhanced customer benefits including complimentary family safety tools (Digital Secure, Family with Safe Walk, Call Filter), six months of free Google AI Pro for eligible subscribers, and expanded loyalty rewards through waived fees, 3% Verizon Dollars cashback, and exclusive Verizon Shine experiences. | View source ↗ | GlobeNewswire Inc. | Oct 14, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Verizon delivers extra value with free safety, family and AI perks | Verizon announced enhanced customer benefits including complimentary family safety tools (Digital Secure, Family with Safe Walk, Call Filter), six months of free Google AI Pro for eligible subscribers, and expanded loyalty rewards through waived fees, 3% Verizon Dollars cashback, and exclusive Verizon Shine experiences. | View source ↗ | GlobeNewswire Inc. | Oct 14, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Verizon (VZ) Stock: Is That 6.6% Yield Worth the Risk? - TipRanks | Verizon (VZ) Stock: Is That 6.6% Yield Worth the Risk? TipRanks | View source ↗ | TipRanks | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Verizon: Rarely Is Income This Cheap; We Added $1420 Of Income - Seeking Alpha | Verizon: Rarely Is Income This Cheap; We Added $1420 Of Income Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Does Verizon Need To Be Afraid Of SpaceX? (NYSE:VZ) - Seeking Alpha | Does Verizon Need To Be Afraid Of SpaceX? (NYSE:VZ) Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space-Focused Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? | AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab represent two different approaches to the space economy: AST focuses on satellite-based cellular broadband connecting directly to smartphones, while Rocket Lab provides launch services and spacecraft components. Both companies are unprofitable but show different paths to profitability. AST expects to turn profitable by 2029 with 45 satellites operational by end of 2026, while Rocket Lab's proposed $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications could position it as a SpaceX competitor. The article concludes Rocket Lab offers a better entry point for growth investors due to more reasonable valuation ratios. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| AST SpaceMobile vs. Rocket Lab: Which Space-Focused Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? | AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab represent two different approaches to the space economy: AST focuses on satellite-based cellular broadband connecting directly to smartphones, while Rocket Lab provides launch services and spacecraft components. Both companies are unprofitable but show different paths to profitability. AST expects to turn profitable by 2029 with 45 satellites operational by end of 2026, while Rocket Lab's proposed $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications could position it as a SpaceX competitor. The article concludes Rocket Lab offers a better entry point for growth investors due to more reasonable valuation ratios. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 13, 2026 | bullish | 0.333 | 1 |
| SpaceX Starlink Mobile Push Prompts Bernstein To Cut VZ, TMUS, CMCSA, CHTR Stocks’ Price Targets - Yahoo Finance | SpaceX Starlink Mobile Push Prompts Bernstein To Cut VZ, TMUS, CMCSA, CHTR Stocks’ Price Targets Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon Communications - The Motley Fool | Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon Communications The Motley Fool | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Historically Cheap Telecom Stocks Now Yielding 4.5% to 6.1% for Patient Dividend Hunters - 24/7 Wall St. | Historically Cheap Telecom Stocks Now Yielding 4.5% to 6.1% for Patient Dividend Hunters 24/7 Wall St. | View source ↗ | 24/7 Wall St. | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon Communications | AT&T and Verizon are compared as investment options for 2026. AT&T has improved profitability with a 17.4% net margin after divesting media assets, while Verizon has pursued aggressive acquisitions to expand fiber and broadband capabilities. Despite AT&T's higher net margin and lower valuation, the analyst recommends Verizon due to its superior dividend track record (20 consecutive years of increases, 6.57% yield vs. AT&T's 4.94%), stronger free cash flow, and more attractive forward P/E ratio, despite higher debt levels from recent acquisitions. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0.077 | 1 |
| Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon Communications | AT&T and Verizon are compared as investment options for 2026. AT&T has improved profitability with a 17.4% net margin after divesting media assets, while Verizon has pursued aggressive acquisitions to expand fiber and broadband capabilities. Despite AT&T's higher net margin and lower valuation, the analyst recommends Verizon due to its superior dividend track record (20 consecutive years of increases, 6.57% yield vs. AT&T's 4.94%), stronger free cash flow, and more attractive forward P/E ratio, despite higher debt levels from recent acquisitions. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0.077 | 1 |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It | Verizon Communications (VZ) has been trending among investors but faces headwinds with a -16.6% return over the past month, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's +2.1% gain. The company maintains a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with modest earnings growth expectations of +7% for the current fiscal year and +5% for the next year. While Verizon trades at a valuation discount to peers (Grade A) and has consistently beaten EPS estimates, its revenue growth remains sluggish at around +2% annually, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It | Verizon Communications (VZ) has been trending among investors but faces headwinds with a -16.6% return over the past month, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's +2.1% gain. The company maintains a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with modest earnings growth expectations of +7% for the current fiscal year and +5% for the next year. While Verizon trades at a valuation discount to peers (Grade A) and has consistently beaten EPS estimates, its revenue growth remains sluggish at around +2% annually, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Verizon's 6.8% Yield Faces a New SpaceX Threat - Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) - Benzinga | Verizon's 6.8% Yield Faces a New SpaceX Threat - Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Benzinga | View source ↗ | Benzinga | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Does T Stock Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q3 Earnings? | AT&T is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 21 with revenues of $31.68 billion and EPS of 61 cents, supported by a positive 3.77% Earnings Surprise Prediction. The company's fiber expansion to 38.6 million locations and network modernization efforts show promise, but intense competition from Verizon and T-Mobile, along with substantial capital requirements and leveraged balance sheet, remain key challenges. AT&T holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | bullish | 0.556 | 1 |
| AST SpaceMobile vs. Intuitive Machines: Which Space Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? | The article compares two space economy stocks: AST SpaceMobile, which builds satellite-based cellular broadband networks, and Intuitive Machines, which provides lunar delivery and data services. While both are high-risk ventures with significant losses and heavy capital requirements, the author recommends Intuitive Machines due to its lower valuation multiples and less competitive market position, despite both companies facing substantial execution risks. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0.125 | 1 |
| Verizon (VZ) Keeps Raising Guidance. Is SpaceX Worth the 8x Discount? - Yahoo Finance | Verizon (VZ) Keeps Raising Guidance. Is SpaceX Worth the 8x Discount? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Telecom Stocks Tumble After SpaceX Spectrum Deal: ETFs in Focus | SpaceX agreed to acquire a nationwide spectrum portfolio from Grain Management to expand Starlink's satellite internet into mobile services, causing major telecom stocks to plunge on October 10. Verizon dropped 8.75%, T-Mobile fell 13.27%, and AT&T declined 9.81%, marking their worst days in years. However, analysts believe established carriers face limited near-term competition as building a rival network would require substantial time and investment. Space-focused ETFs are expected to benefit long-term from the deal. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | bearish | -0.333 | 1 |
| Verizon (VZ) Stock Still Looks Cheap Despite Its 65% Run - Simply Wall Street | Verizon (VZ) Stock Still Looks Cheap Despite Its 65% Run Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 11, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| AST SpaceMobile Has $3.7 Billion in Liquidity and No Commercial Revenue. Here's How to Value That. | AST SpaceMobile, a LEO satellite developer with a $15.3 billion market cap, currently generates no commercial revenue despite holding $3.7 billion in liquidity. The company relies on government contracts and prepayments from telecom partners. However, analysts project significant growth potential as AST plans to expand its satellite constellation to 45 satellites next year, with revenue expected to surge from $169 million in 2026 to $1.73 billion by 2028. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 10, 2026 | bullish | 0.167 | 1 |
| Stock Market Today, Oct. 9: AT&T Slides on SpaceX Spectrum Deal Threat | SpaceX's acquisition of 800 MHz low-band spectrum triggered a sharp selloff in legacy wireless carriers on October 9, 2026. AT&T dropped 9.81%, Verizon fell 8.75%, and T-Mobile declined 13.27% as investors worried about increased competition and the erosion of the telecom oligopoly. However, analysts note AT&T's strong dividend yield (5%) and fiber infrastructure may provide some downside protection. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 9, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| Elon Musk Just Delivered Great News to SpaceX Investors and Bad News to Traditional Telecom Investors | SpaceX announced plans to acquire a low-band spectrum portfolio from Grain Management for $8 billion, completing its spectrum needs for mobile service. The low-band spectrum enables signals to travel through walls and solid structures, allowing Starlink to enhance its mobile service capabilities. While this threatens traditional telecom carriers, analysts expect SpaceX won't materially impact their operations until at least 2029. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 9, 2026 | bearish | -0.8 | 1 |
| Why T-Mobile Stock Just Crashed | SpaceX has purchased spectrum from Grain Management to launch Starlink Mobile as a major U.S. mobile carrier, causing T-Mobile stock to plunge 13%. The move transforms SpaceX from a T-Mobile partner providing emergency coverage into a direct competitor, threatening T-Mobile's expected growth advantage over AT&T and Verizon. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 9, 2026 | bearish | -0.3 | 1 |
| SPCX to Acquire 800 MHz Spectrum for Superior Network: Buy the Stock? | SpaceX has agreed to acquire Grain Management's 800 MHz spectrum portfolio to enhance Starlink Mobile's connectivity capabilities. The low-band spectrum will enable a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network, improving indoor coverage and reliability. Combined with previously acquired 2 GHz spectrum from EchoStar, this positions SpaceX to compete as a major U.S. wireless operator while expanding its AI infrastructure ambitions. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0.143 | 1 |
| Telecoms drop on SpaceX deal; quant system highlights top buys - Seeking Alpha | Telecoms drop on SpaceX deal; quant system highlights top buys Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb After OpenAI’s Tepid Revenue Sparks Tech Selloff: NBIS, SPCX, T, VZ Stocks In Focus - TradingView | Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb After OpenAI’s Tepid Revenue Sparks Tech Selloff: NBIS, SPCX, T, VZ Stocks In Focus TradingView | View source ↗ | TradingView | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| SpaceX’s Hybrid Starlink Mobile Spectrum Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In Verizon (VZ) - Yahoo Finance | SpaceX’s Hybrid Starlink Mobile Spectrum Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In Verizon (VZ) Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Elon Musk's SpaceX just made a huge play to challenge the phone industry and stocks like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are getting crushed - Yahoo Finance | Elon Musk's SpaceX just made a huge play to challenge the phone industry and stocks like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are getting crushed Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| T, TMUS, VZ Stocks Plunge After-Hours As SpaceX Buys 800 MHz Spectrum For Starlink Mobile - Yahoo Finance | T, TMUS, VZ Stocks Plunge After-Hours As SpaceX Buys 800 MHz Spectrum For Starlink Mobile Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Telecom stocks sink after SpaceX's Starlink picks up spectrum assets - Yahoo Finance | Telecom stocks sink after SpaceX's Starlink picks up spectrum assets Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Verizon Communications (VZ) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note | Verizon Communications (VZ) gained 1.27% to close at $46.35, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.47% decline on October 8, 2026. Despite a 7.98% monthly decline, the company maintains a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with an upcoming earnings report on October 26 projected to show 5.79% year-over-year EPS growth to $1.28 per share. VZ trades at a Forward P/E of 9.09, below its industry average of 11.09. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| T, TMUS, VZ Stocks Plunge After-Hours As SpaceX Buys 800 MHz Spectrum For Starlink Mobile - Stocktwits | T, TMUS, VZ Stocks Plunge After-Hours As SpaceX Buys 800 MHz Spectrum For Starlink Mobile Stocktwits | View source ↗ | Stocktwits | Oct 7, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Should You Worry That Verizon Stopped Leading With This One Metric? - Trefis | Should You Worry That Verizon Stopped Leading With This One Metric? Trefis | View source ↗ | Trefis | Oct 7, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Should You Buy Verizon Communications Stock Before Oct. 26? - The Motley Fool | Should You Buy Verizon Communications Stock Before Oct. 26? The Motley Fool | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Wall Street Rarely Agrees, But It Just Did on These 5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% and More - 24/7 Wall St. | Wall Street Rarely Agrees, But It Just Did on These 5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% and More 24/7 Wall St. | View source ↗ | 24/7 Wall St. | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| AT&T (T) vs Verizon (VZ): Which is a Better Stock to Buy? - Yahoo Finance | AT&T (T) vs Verizon (VZ): Which is a Better Stock to Buy? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Don't Race Out To Buy Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Just Because It's Going Ex-Dividend - Simply Wall Street | Don't Race Out To Buy Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Just Because It's Going Ex-Dividend Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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