Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) beats Q2 2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approx. $1.17 per share (July 22, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 22. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Verizon is expected to report Q2 2026 results on July 22, 2026. In Q2 2025, VZ achieved adjusted EPS of $1.19. The current FactSet consensus for Q2 2026 is approx. $1.17 — a slight decline reflecting fibre competition (telecom analogue of biosimilar pressure). Verizon has beaten EPS consensus in 6 of the last 8 quarters. Drivers: strong postpaid net adds (+320,000 net Q1 2026), C-Band rollout largely complete (declining capex), cost-cutting automation measures. Risk: price war with T-Mobile for premium customers. No prediction market anchor found; historical beat rate provides base anchor.
Data basis for this prediction
- FactSet Earnings Insight: VZ Q2-2026 EPS-Konsens 1,17 USD (Stand Juli 2026)
- Verizon Q2 2025 Earnings: Adj. EPS 1,19 USD, Q1 2026 Postpaid Net-Adds +320k (April 2026)
- Bloomberg Terminal: Verizon EPS-Beat-Rate 6/8 Quartale (Stand Q1 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: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Verizon Communications hat offiziell bestätigt, die Q2-2026-Ergebnisse erst am 24. Juli 2026 zu veröffentlichen – nicht am 22. Juli wie in der Prognose angenommen. Am Stichtag 22. Juli liegen keinerlei Ergebnisse vor, die Prognose kann nicht eintreten. Quelle: GlobeNewswire, Verizon Pressemitteilung vom 26. Juni 2026.
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