Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) beats Q2 2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approx. $1.27 per share (July 24, 2026, 8:30 AM ET)
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 20. July 2026
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Predicted for 24. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Verizon reports Q2 2026 at 8:30 AM ET on July 24. Consensus sits at $1.27 per share (+4.1% vs Q2 2025: $1.22). The company has beaten EPS estimates in each of the past four quarters, supported by stable wireless service revenues and disciplined cost management. Postpaid phone net adds (~380K) will be in focus. Telecom sector beats consensus in ~68% of Q2 2026 reports. Verizon is considered a conservative operator with reliable earnings patterns.
Data basis for this prediction
- Verizon Q2 2026 Earnings Date: 24. Juli 2026, 8:30 Uhr ET (Verizon IR, 20.07.2026)
- Verizon Q2 2026 EPS-Konsens: 1,27 USD (+4,1 % YoY) (Verizon IR / Consensus, 20.07.2026)
- Telekommunikations-Sektor Q2 2026 Beat-Rate ca. 68 % (FactSet, 17.07.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Verizon meldete am 24.7.2026 einen bereinigten EPS von 1,30 USD – über dem Konsens von ca. 1,27 USD (+6,6 % yoy). Quelle: Verizon Press Release / ChartMill / MarketBeat.
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