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Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights

Verizon (VZ) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $34.3B, up 1.5% YoY, with mobility and broadband service revenue growing 2.9%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 8% to $13.8B, and adjusted EPS increased 8.3% to $1.31. Free cash flow reached $7.8B, the highest quarterly since 2020. Postpaid phone net additions surged 820% YoY to 406,000. Full-year guidance for adjusted EPS and free cash flow growth was raised. Equipment revenue declined 9% due to lower upgrade volumes.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$VZBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The raised EPS guidance and strong postpaid net adds are likely to support the stock price, while equipment weakness and capex intensity pose downside risks.

02

Market read

First-report earnings data for a large-cap telecom, material for short-term trading decisions.

03

What to watch

Potential competition from satellite providers and spectrum auction risks.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market today

Background

Verizon's Q3 earnings call provides the latest financial performance and guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$VZBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings release with revenue, EPS, and full-year guidance updates.

Expected impact

likely modest upward pressure as investors price in higher EPS and guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Guidance lift and record postpaid net adds are fresh, material data for a large-cap stock.

Market effects

Sector

Telecom sector may see modest rally on improved earnings outlook.

Regional

U.S. large-cap indices could get a slight boost from VZ's positive surprise.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Equipment revenue slump and high capex could weigh on margins, suggesting caution.

Key entities

  • Company
    Verizon Communications Inc

    U.S. telecom provider reporting Q3 2026 results.

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StoryVerizon posts modest revenue growth but raises full‑year adjusted EPS and free‑cash‑flow guidance

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