Verizon (VZ) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Financial Performance - Verizon Communications reported revenue of $33.82 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.5% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) was $1.21, up from $1.19 in the same quarter last year, indicating a positive change [1] - The reported revenue was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $34.18 billion by 1.04%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.19 by 1.68% [1] Key Metrics - Verizon's stock has returned -10.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +3.8% [3] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3] Subscriber and Revenue Breakdown - Consumer Wireline net subscriber additions for broadband were 47 thousand, surpassing the average estimate of 36.36 thousand [4] - Fios video net subscriber losses were 70 thousand, slightly worse than the average estimate of -67.91 thousand [4] - Business Fios Internet connections were reported at 411 thousand, aligning closely with the average estimate of 411.53 thousand [4] - Business operating revenues totaled $7.14 billion, below the average estimate of $7.28 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.8% [4] - Consumer operating revenues were reported at $26.11 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $26.22 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.9% [4]