Verizon Secures $4M Federal Contract, Touts New Security Infrastructure
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) has secured a $4 million contract with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to upgrade its Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and implement new security infrastructure. This deal reinforces Verizon's position as a leading provider of Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) to federal agencies. Despite missing Q2 sales estimates, Verizon's stock has gained over 21% in the last 12 months. Investors can also gain exposure to Verizon through Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:SCHD) and SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY).
August 12, 2024 | 4:07 pm
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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) provides exposure to Verizon, which has secured a new $4 million federal contract, potentially boosting the ETF's performance.
SCHD holds Verizon as part of its portfolio. The positive news for Verizon could have a beneficial impact on SCHD's performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) includes Verizon, which has secured a new $4 million federal contract, potentially contributing to the ETF's performance.
SPY holds Verizon as part of its portfolio. The positive news for Verizon could have a minor but beneficial impact on SPY's performance.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 30
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Verizon has secured a $4 million contract with the NLRB to upgrade its SD-WAN and implement new security infrastructure, reinforcing its market position in EIS services to federal agencies.
The new contract with the NLRB is a positive development for Verizon, reinforcing its market position and potentially leading to more federal contracts. This could positively impact Verizon's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100