Why Verizon Stock Popped Today

Key Points Verizon beat on earnings but missed on revenue this morning. Sales growth was slow as usual, but profits surged 50%. 10 stocks we like better than Verizon Communications › Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock gained 2.1% through 1:45 p.m. ET Wednesday after the company reported mixed earnings. Heading into the telecommunications giant's third-quarter report, analysts forecast Verizon would earn $1.19 per share on $24.3 billion in revenue. Verizon beat the earnings number, returning $1 ...