Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.7075

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-22T14:12:37+00:00

Verizon Communications plans to raise its quarterly dividend to $0.7075, keeping a 6.0% yield. The dividend is well-supported by cash flow and earnings, though slow growth has been noted. Investors should watch the payout ratio amid rising earnings forecasts.

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2026-02-22 14:12:37

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Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is set to increase its quarterly dividend to $0.7075, maintaining a dividend yield similar to the industry average at 6.0%. The company’s dividend payments have historically been well-covered by both cash flow and earnings, ensuring sustainability despite a lack of significant earnings per share growth over the past five years. While the dividend has seen consistent, albeit slow, growth over the last decade, investors are advised to monitor the payout ratio as earnings forecasts indicate a potential rise.

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