Verizon Communications shares surge after strong Q1 results and upgraded 2026 guidance
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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Apr 27
Verizon Communications shares surge after strong Q1 results and upgraded 2026 guidance
19 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Apr 27
Verizon stock achieved its biggest one-day gain since January after reporting 55,000 postpaid phone net additions and raising 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to 5.0-6.0% growth.
The company’s Q1 adjusted EPS reached $1.28, up 7.6% and surpassing analyst expectations, reflecting improved customer acquisition and operational efficiency.
This marks Verizon’s first positive Q1 postpaid phone net additions since 2013, highlighting momentum from CEO Dan Schulman’s transformation strategy and boosting investor confidence.
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