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Verizon (VZ) Q3 2025 Earnings: Results, Market Reaction & History

Verizon (VZ) reported Q3 2025 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.21, up from $1.19 YoY, and revenue of $33.82B, up 1.5% YoY. Wireless subscriber growth slowed, while broadband saw gains. The company reiterated its full-year guidance, excluding potential impacts from the Frontier Communications deal.

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Published Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$VZNeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data for traders to adjust positions, especially regarding wireless subscriber trends and broadband growth.

02

Market read

Verizon's earnings and guidance are material for telecom investors and may influence sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Fixed wireless access revenue growth of 34.9% may signal a new growth avenue not fully priced in.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post‑market release

Background

Verizon's Q3 2025 earnings were released after market close, highlighting modest EPS growth and steady revenue.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$VZNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Verizon reported Q3 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.21 and revenue of $33.82B, with guidance for 2025 wireless revenue growth of 2.0%‑2.8% and EPS growth of 1.0%‑3.0%.

Expected impact

Potential modest price uptick in after‑hours trading, but limited upside unless guidance is revised upward.

Evidence & confidence

Large‑cap telecom with steady cash flow; earnings are in line with expectations, so market reaction likely muted.

Market effects

Sector

Telecom sector may see modest support as Verizon reaffirms guidance, but weak subscriber growth could pressure peers.

Regional

U.S. large‑cap equities may see limited movement; no broader regional effect.

Global

Minimal global impact beyond U.S. telecom stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Investors could short Verizon if subscriber churn accelerates and wireless growth stalls.

Key entities

  • Company
    Verizon Communications Inc.

    U.S. telecom giant reporting Q3 2025 results.

  • Executive
    Dan Schulman

    Incoming CEO referenced in the earnings commentary.

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