Verizon's Q3 2025 Earnings: Solid Growth Amid Market Challenges

2025-10-29 companies

New York, Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
Verizon reported Q3 2025 earnings with a 1.5% revenue increase and 19th consecutive dividend hike, highlighting resilience. CEO Dan Schulman emphasizes aggressive cultural shifts to enhance customer focus.

Financial Performance and Revenue Growth

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) has reported a 1.5% increase in total operating revenue for the third quarter of 2025, reaching $33.8 billion, despite market expectations being slightly higher at $34.23 billion. This marks a year-over-year growth, underscoring the company’s resilience in a challenging economic environment [1][2]. The earnings per share (EPS) also exhibited a significant rise, reaching $1.17 from $0.78 in the same period last year, with an adjusted EPS of $1.21, surpassing analyst estimates [1][3][4][6].

Growth in Wireless and Broadband Segments

Verizon’s wireless service revenue climbed to $21.0 billion, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the third quarter of 2024. The company achieved 306,000 broadband net additions, including 261,000 fixed wireless access net additions, bringing the total to nearly 5.4 million fixed wireless access subscribers [1][3][5]. In addition, the company’s Consumer segment reported a total revenue increase to $26.1 billion, a 2.9% rise year-over-year [4][5].

Strategic Initiatives and Leadership Vision

CEO Dan Schulman emphasized Verizon’s commitment to a ‘customer-first’ culture, announcing strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the company’s cost structure and financial profile. This approach is designed to enhance competitiveness and deliver sustainable shareholder returns. Verizon has also raised its dividend for the 19th consecutive year, highlighting its strong financial foundation and dedication to returning value to shareholders [1][2][3][5].

Future Outlook and Financial Guidance

Looking ahead, Verizon remains confident in its full-year 2025 financial guidance. The company projects a wireless service revenue growth of 2.0% to 2.8%, adjusted EBITDA growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, and adjusted EPS growth of 1.0% to 3.0%. Furthermore, Verizon anticipates a cash flow from operations ranging between $37.0 billion and $39.0 billion, with free cash flow expected to be between $19.5 billion and $20.5 billion for the year [1][3][6].

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