Verizon Stock Gains On Strong Q3 Performance, Raised Cash Flow Outlook: The Details
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Verizon Communications Inc reported its Q3 FY23 results, showing a sales decline of 2.6% YoY to $33.34 billion, beating the consensus of $33.25 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.22 also beat the consensus of $1.18. The company reported total wireless service revenue of $19.3 billion, up 2.9% YoY, and ended the quarter with approximately 10.3 million broadband subscribers, up 21% YoY. Verizon reiterated a 2.5% - 4.5% wireless service revenue growth and expects free cash flow above $18 billion, a $1 billion increase from the previously issued guidance. Following the announcement, VZ shares traded higher by 3.82% at $32.59 in premarket.
October 24, 2023 | 12:35 pm
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Verizon's Q3 FY23 results beat consensus estimates, with higher wireless service revenue and broadband subscribers. The company also raised its free cash flow outlook, leading to a premarket increase in VZ shares.
Verizon's better-than-expected Q3 results and raised cash flow outlook are positive news for the company, which is likely to boost investor confidence and potentially lead to a short-term increase in the stock price.
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