VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC
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See all $VZ insider activity →Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) increased its quarterly dividend to $0.7075 per share in January, lifting the annualized payout to $2.83 and implying a yield near 5.9%. The company has raised its dividend for 20 straight years. Verizon reported $20.1B free cash flow in 2025 and $10.2B in 1H 2026, and expects 2026 FCF growth of 9%-10% and adjusted EPS of $4.99-$5.04.
Lockheed Martin said it demonstrated its NetSense drone detection and alert service in Miami with Verizon’s 5G spectrum, Nvidia’s AI Aerial, ODC’s AI-native RAN software, and Keysight RF simulation. Lockheed said the system detected drones and maintained tracking in real time. Further pilots are planned for 2H this year, with general availability expected next year.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s request to reconsider its refusal to hear E. Jean Carroll’s civil case, leaving a $5 million verdict in place. The court gave no reasons. Separately, it also declined Verizon Communications’ request to modify a June 4 ruling on FCC forfeiture orders and jury-trial rights.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 12 news stories mentioning VZ (VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC). Coverage has skewed bullish: 6 bullish, 5 neutral, and 1 bearish.
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The article frames Verizon’s dividend as supported by rising free cash flow and a moderate payout ratio, which can stabilize income-focused positioning.
Verizon’s role in an ISAC-adjacent sensing use case could support enterprise/defense partnerships and network monetization themes.
The denial keeps Verizon’s FCC forfeiture exposure and procedural posture intact, pushing any relief to later proceedings rather than immediate Supreme Court modification.
Guidance reaffirmation plus stronger free cash flow supports the dividend coverage thesis, but leverage remains a key overhang.
If NetSense scales, Verizon could see incremental demand for ISAC-style sensing features and managed services tied to its 5G footprint.
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Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) increased its quarterly dividend to $0.7075 per share in January, lifting the annualized payout to $2.83 and implying a yield near 5.9%. The company has raised its dividend for 20 straight years. Verizon reported $20.1B free cash flow in 2025 and $10.2B in 1H 2026, and expects 2026 FCF growth of 9%-10% and adjusted EPS of $4.99-$5.04.
4 min readLockheed Martin said it demonstrated its NetSense drone detection and alert service in Miami with Verizon’s 5G spectrum, Nvidia’s AI Aerial, ODC’s AI-native RAN software, and Keysight RF simulation. Lockheed said the system detected drones and maintained tracking in real time. Further pilots are planned for 2H this year, with general availability expected next year.
4 min readThe U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s request to reconsider its refusal to hear E. Jean Carroll’s civil case, leaving a $5 million verdict in place. The court gave no reasons. Separately, it also declined Verizon Communications’ request to modify a June 4 ruling on FCC forfeiture orders and jury-trial rights.
4 min readThe article highlights five US-listed dividend stocks and says each recently raised or reaffirmed full-year guidance, emphasizing free-cash-flow coverage over headline yield. It cites Verizon (VZ) Q2 2026 EPS and raised FY26 guidance, Altria (MO) raised FY26 EPS guidance, Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) higher distribution and payout ratio, Realty Income (O) raised AFFO guidance, and Amgen (AMGN) raised FY26 guidance and Q2 cash flow.
7 min readLockheed Martin, Verizon, Nvidia and partners ODC, Keysight Technologies and Astris AI demonstrated Lockheed’s NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service in Miami in July 2026, detecting and tracking real drones using Verizon’s existing 5G network without modifying radios. NetSense will launch via subscription pilots in late 2026 and broader availability targeted for 2027.
6 min readVZ Holding reported H1 2026 results: revenue rose 13.9% to CHF 316.5m and net profit increased 17.7% to CHF 131.9m, with net profit margin widening to 41.7%. Assets under management grew 19.8% to CHF 67.7b and net new money reached CHF 3.3b. Shares rose 8.11% to $176. Management expects similar H2 growth and ~53 bps net interest margin.
6 min readInvesting.com reports VZ (VZ stock) rose 5.6% after the company released H1 2026 results. VZ said net profit was CHF 131.9 million, up 17.7% YoY, and revenue CHF 316.5 million, up 13.9%. Managed assets revenue rose 18.2% to CHF 216.6 million, net new inflows were about CHF 3.3 billion, and AUM increased to CHF 67.7 billion. The article cites a dividend growth expectation and a UK expansion plan.
4 min readLockheed Martin said it is partnering with Verizon, Nvidia and others to demo NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service, using existing 5G networks and AI to detect, track and alert on drones. The July Miami trial used Verizon spectrum, Nvidia’s AI Aerial, and Keysight RF simulation, with NetSense managed by Lockheed’s Astris AI. Pilots are planned for 2H 2026-early 2027, commercial launch next year.
6 min readLockheed Martin and Verizon, with NVIDIA, Keysight Technologies, ODC and Astris AI, demonstrated in Miami a NetSense airspace protection system that uses AI and existing Verizon 5G networks to detect, track and monitor unmanned aircraft systems. NetSense combines Lockheed Martin warning and tracking with NVIDIA AI Aerial and ODC AI-RAN. Pilot deployments are planned for 2H 2026-early 2027, with general availability in 2027.
3 min readSpaceX CEO Elon Musk said at a town hall that Starlink could expand from about 11,000 satellites to 100,000 with Starlink V3 and beyond, aiming to rebuild internet service in space. The article contrasts rivals AST SpaceMobile (Q2 revenue $31.52M, $125.9M loss) and Viasat (fixed broadband -27% YoY) and cites AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile strategies. SemiAnalysis estimates $31B-$48B annualized SpaceX inference revenue.
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