Verizon Communications (VZ)

Q1 2026 saw the highest percentage of dividend increase announcements since 2019 at 45%, reflecting boardroom optimism despite macroeconomic uncertainty. However, a significant divide emerged: mega-cap companies (60%+ increase rate) aggressively hiked payouts, while small-cap firms remained cautious with only 38% increases. Regional divergence also appeared, with Asia-Pacific and Oceania experiencing broader dividend cuts.

Investing.com•Christine Short

Apr 2

The article examines the three highest-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones—Verizon (5.6% yield), Chevron (3.3% yield), and UnitedHealth Group (3.3% yield)—concluding that none represent a clear buying opportunity. Verizon offers reliable income but faces high debt and slow dividend growth; Chevron is well-managed but may be overpriced due to temporary oil price spikes; UnitedHealth is an industry leader but faces regulatory headwinds and earnings volatility.

The Motley Fool•Reuben Gregg Brewer

Apr 1

Verizon Communications has surged 24% year-to-date through March 2026, driven by strong Q4 2025 earnings with record postpaid phone net additions and the completion of its Frontier Communications acquisition, expanding fiber access to over 30 million homes. With a 5.6% dividend yield and 22 consecutive years of dividend increases, the stock appeals to income-focused investors, though analysts caution against expecting continued outperformance as wireless carriers typically deliver modest long-term returns.

The Motley Fool•Lyle Daly

Apr 1

Verizon Communications Inc. announced it will report first-quarter 2026 earnings on Monday, April 27, 2026, with a webcast presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. Materials including the press release and financial tables will be available at 7:00 a.m. ET on Verizon's Investor Relations website.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•

Mar 30

AST SpaceMobile stock has pulled back 37% from its 52-week high of $129.30 to around $81, primarily due to a $3.9 billion capital restructuring in February that increased share count and raised concerns about mounting satellite launch costs. While the company achieved significant revenue growth to $70.9 million in 2025 and secured a $30 million military contract, it remains deeply unprofitable with a $340 million net loss and $2.2 billion in long-term debt. The stock trades at a lofty price-to-sales ratio of 288.6, pricing in speculative future earnings, while facing competition from SpaceX's Starlink and other direct-to-device satellite providers.

The Motley Fool•James Halley

Mar 28

As market volatility rises and the VIX approaches multi-month peaks, investors should consider defensive stocks rather than exiting the market entirely. Three recommended defensive plays are Verizon Communications for its 5.7% dividend yield and essential mobile service demand, Coca-Cola for its affordable consumer staples and 64-year dividend growth streak, and Waste Management for its recession-resistant garbage disposal services that historically outperform during market downturns.

The Motley Fool•James Brumley

Mar 27

With stock market declines creating higher dividend yields, five high-quality dividend stocks currently offer yields above 5% for passive income investors. EPR Properties (7.1%), Enbridge (5.3%), Realty Income (5.3%), T. Rowe Price (6%), and Verizon (5.7%) are highlighted as strong candidates with conservative payout ratios, solid balance sheets, and consistent dividend growth histories.

The Motley Fool•Matt Dilallo

Mar 24

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for generating reliable lifetime income: Realty Income (5.1% yield) with over 30 years of dividend increases and diversified real estate holdings; Enterprise Products Partners (5.8% yield) operating a toll-taker business in energy infrastructure with 27 consecutive years of distribution increases; and Verizon (5.7% yield) with sticky telecom customers and 19 years of dividend growth, though facing some uncertainty under new leadership.

The Motley Fool•Reuben Gregg Brewer

Mar 23

As March 2026 brings market volatility with the S&P 500 down 3% amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, three ETFs designed for downturns are outperforming: Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI), Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend ETF (LVHD), and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). These funds focus on stable, dividend-paying stocks and consumer staples that perform well during market downturns.

The Motley Fool•Dave Kovaleski

Mar 22

AST SpaceMobile has surged 238% over the past year by deploying low Earth orbit satellites that beam 5G signals to mobile devices. The company has secured $1.2 billion in revenue commitments and partnerships with over 50 network operators including AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, and Google. Despite execution risks, analysts view it as a compelling AI-enabled growth opportunity for investors willing to tolerate volatility.

The Motley Fool•Adam Spatacco

Mar 20