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Verizon's stock has risen this year after reporting strong results in both Q1 and Q2. Concerns about rising interest rates, however, have weighed on its valuation recently.
Rockland Trust Co. lifted its position in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) by 2.6% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 492,341 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after acquiring an additional 12,321 shares during the
Verizon demonstrates robust fundamentals, with strong FCF, rising net additions, and strategic fiber deals supporting a resilient investment case. VZ raised its 2026 FCF growth guidance to 9–10%, demonstrating strong momentum and disciplined capital allocation. VZ offers a 6% QDI yield, backed by a 20-year payout growth streak, and an investment-grade balance sheet.
Nokia provides the critical infrastructure backbone for global 5G and fiber networks across 150 countries. Verizon generates massive free cash flow as a dominant leader in the U.S. wireless and broadband markets.