Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) named one of the 14 Best Low Volatility Dividend Stocks to Invest in. Daiwa upgraded Verizon to Buy from Outperform with a price target of $58. Q4 performance showed strong momentum with 616,000 postpaid phone net additions, the highest since 2019. The firm sees sustainable customer additions into 2026.

Verizon CEO discussed the company’s transformation efforts during Q4 2025 earnings call. Changes include restructuring, resizing workforce, and reducing operational overlap. Expected in-year OpEx savings of $5 billion from workforce reductions, more efficient marketing, and other cost-cutting measures. Completion of Frontier acquisition expanded fiber footprint to over 30 million passings.

Verizon aims to add 2 million more fiber passings in 2026, targeting 40-50 million passings in the medium term. Expects over $1 billion in run-rate operating cost synergies by 2028 from Frontier integration. Renewed MVNO partnership with Comcast and Charter for financial benefit and network continuity for customers.

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