Motley Fool Backs 3 Stocks for Pullback Defense as Verizon Yields 6.7%
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 11
Motley Fool Backs 3 Stocks for Pullback Defense as Verizon Yields 6.7%
1 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 11
Summary
Three stocks — Verizon, Walmart and Alphabet — were highlighted as holdings built to weather a broad market setback rather than just a bullish stretch.
Verizon anchors the list with 146.8 million mobile lines, projected 2026 postpaid additions of about 750,000 and a 6.7% forward dividend yield that supports returns in weaker markets.
Walmart was cited for demand that holds up when spending tightens: more than half its revenue comes from groceries, and U.S. same-store sales rose 4.1% last quarter.
Alphabet rounds out the picks with Google’s 91% search share, Android’s 69% device footprint and ad revenue growth of 15.5% in Q1, underscoring durable demand for search, ads and cloud services.