Verizon: Why I'd Rather Own This 5.6% Yield Than High-Yield Bonds
Verizon Communications Inc. offers a 5.61% qualified dividend yield, backed by 20 years of consecutive increases and robust free cash flow growth. VZ delivered record adjusted EBITDA, 24.4% YoY FCF growth, and raised 2026 guidance for EPS and FCF, signaling operational and financial momentum. The shift away from subsidized handset promotions is structurally improving margins, while new AI infrastructure deals and cost programs drive future cash flow.