Verizon raised its annual forecasts after the company added more wireless subscribers than analysts had expected, a signal that its strategy is gaining traction. The stock rose following the announcement.
The company beat subscriber expectations in the latest quarter. According to one report, Verizon pulled back on costly promotions, while other reports attribute the gains to new mobile plans.
The company is no longer a 'hunting ground'.
— Verizon (as cited by financial media)
Verizon's earnings beat expectations, according to one report, while its revenue missed estimates, according to another.
Updates
Verizon Lifts Annual Forecasts added 184,000 postpaid phone subscribers in Q2 2025, exceeding analyst estimates of approximately 104,000 to 106,000. The company has raised its annual adjusted profit forecast to $4.99-$5.04 per share, up from the previous $4.95-$4.99 range, and projects free cash flow growth of 9% to 10%, compared to the earlier 7% estimate. Additionally, the firm secured a $1 billion dark fiber deal with Google, increased its share buyback target to $4.5 billion, and launched new bundled wireless and home internet offerings.
Verizon has raised its annual adjusted profit forecast to $4.99-$5.04 per share, up from the previous $4.95-$4.99 range, and now anticipates 2026 free cash flow growth of 9% to 10%, exceeding its earlier projection of at least 7%. In the second quarter of 2025, the company added 184,000 postpaid phone subscribers and reported adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share. Furthermore, Verizon secured a dark fiber deal with Google worth over $1 billion and introduced a new bundled service plan alongside the 'Simplicity' wireless offering.
Verizon has raised its annual adjusted profit forecast to $4.99-$5.04 per share, up from the previous $4.95-$4.99 guidance, and now expects 2026 free cash flow growth to reach 9% to 10%, surpassing its earlier estimate of 7% or more. The company also reported 184,000 postpaid phone subscriber additions in the second quarter and secured a $1 billion dark fiber deal with Google, while projecting additional multi-billion dollar agreements by year-end. Furthermore, Verizon increased its annual share buyback target to $4.5 billion and launched new service offerings including the 'Simplicity' unlimited plan and a bundled home internet-wireless package.
Verizon has raised its annual adjusted profit forecast to $4.99–$5.04 per share from the previous $4.95–$4.99 range, while increasing its 2026 free cash flow growth expectation to 9%–10% from the prior 7%. The company reported 184,000 postpaid phone subscriber additions for Q2 2025 and adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share, surpassing analyst expectations. Additionally, Verizon secured a $1 billion dark fiber deal with Google and introduced new service bundles and the 'Simplicity' unlimited wireless plan to strengthen its market position.
Verizon has upgraded its full-year adjusted profit forecast to a range of $4.99–$5.04 per share, up from the previously projected $4.95–$4.99, while also raising its 2026 free cash flow growth expectation to 9-10% from the earlier estimate of about 7%. Additionally, the company announced a more than $1 billion dark fiber connectivity deal with Google, increased its annual share buyback target to $4.5 billion, and launched new bundled wireless and home internet offerings alongside a simplified pricing plan.
Verizon has updated its full-year financial outlook, raising its adjusted profit forecast to $4.99–$5.04 per share from the previous $4.95–$4.99 range. Additionally, the company now expects free cash flow to grow between 9% and 10% in 2026, surpassing its earlier estimate of approximately 7% or more. Beyond these financial revisions, Verizon announced a strategic agreement with Google for dark fiber connectivity worth over $1 billion and introduced a new bundled offering that combines wireless service with home internet.
Verizon has updated its full-year financial outlook, raising its adjusted profit forecast to $4.99-$5.04 per share, up from the previous $4.95-$4.99 range. The company also improved its 2026 free cash flow growth expectation to 9%-10%, compared to the earlier estimate of about 7% or more. Additionally, Verizon announced new strategic initiatives, including a $1 billion dark fiber deal with Google and an increased full-year share buyback target of up to $4.5 billion.
